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PORTLAND, Ore. – Kenny Cooper was a name that crossed the desk of the Portland Timbers, and then crossed off because the likelihood of him returning to the US was considered slim. But Timbers general manager and technical director Gavin Wilkinson wouldn’t let the issue rest and doggedly pursued the

PORTLAND, Ore. — It's been a busy few days for four of the newest Timbers. Since flying into Portland on Tuesday, Eric Brunner, Adam Moffat, Peter Lowry and Rodney Wallace – all obtained on Nov. 24 through the Expansion Draft or, in Wallace's case, via trade – have undergone a whirlwind

PORTLAND, Ore. – Timbers officials eschew the term “expansion team.” Portland’s soccer franchise may be new to Major League Soccer, but the Timbers brand already includes traditions, passionate fans and history that extends back 35 years. As such, the team’s leadership is pointing forward with ambition. They are not content

The Portland Timbers admit that trading off No. 1 Expansion Draft selection Dax McCarty less than three hours after drafting him on Wednesday was a gamble. But it was a calculated one. “It’s definitely a risk,” Portland technical director Gavin Wilkinson told the media. “But we had another couple of

PORTLAND, Ore. — On Tuesday morning, MLS Commissioner Don Garber walked into a hovel that was once PGE Park. In just more than six months, though, the former minor-league baseball park will be transformed into what the Portland Timbers hope will be one of the most unique and authentic soccer environments

Big news coming out of Chicago today. The Fire are set to make a major announcement at 1 p.m. ET (watch the event here). The Fire face a must-win match against the league-leading LA Galaxy at Toyota Park on Saturday as they look to keep pace in the MLS playoff

They are called the Timbers, so it’s only fitting they will have an ax on their new logo.  The Portland Timbers unveiled on Saturday—during a live event at halftime of the US-England World Cup match (WATCH)—the new logo and colors. They crest will grace their jerseys when the Timbers begin

La ciudad de Portland está cada vez más preparada para incorporarse a la MLS en el 2011, luego de que las autoridades locales autorizaran el proyecto para renovar el PGE Park. De esta forma, la franquicia podrá invertir unos 31 millones de dólares que permitirán al estadio de fútbol cumplir

The final step to pave Portland's way into Major League Soccer in 2011 was taken Wednesday as the Portland City Council gave final approval to a plan to renovate PGE Park. Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson praised the council's vote, which will set in motion a $31 million renovation to

La Major League Soccer ha llegado a un acuerdo con la Familia Paulson para traer un equipo de la MLS a Portland en 2011, según lo anunciado por el Comisionado Don Garber. El anuncio sobre la nominación de Portland como el 18to club de la Liga llega tan sólo dos

The process took some time, but the decision to make Portland, Ore. the 18th Major League Soccer team and second expansion team to join the league in 2011 was a simple one, according to MLS Commissioner Don Garber. "How could you have a city named Soccer City USA and not

NEW YORK -- Major League Soccer has reached an agreement with The Paulson Family that will bring an MLS team to Portland in 2011, MLS Commissioner Don Garber announced Friday. The announcement of Portland as the League's 18th club comes just two days after Vancouver was announced as the League's

with the Galaxy (Los Angeles Times) • 3. Donovan says time with Bayern improved his play (Associated Press) • 4. RED BULLS SIGN ALBERT CELADES (New York Post) • 5. Ljungberg recovered from surgery, back in Seattle (Associated Press) • 6. Passion remains for former Gamecock (The Post and Courier)