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BEAVERTON, Ore. – Portland Timbers interim head coach Gavin Wilkinson doesn’t want the club’s fans to look past the fact that they have yet to win in seven games since former head coach John Spencer was fired. The lack of results have hurt him as much as anyone, Wilkinson said

The Portland Timbers and owner Merritt Paulson seem to know when they’ve got a good thing going. Gavin Wilkinson, Paulson’s right-hand man and general manager of the organization, has been re-signed to a long-term contract, the club announced on Friday. He has also been given a new title: President of

PORTLAND, Ore. – With all the Portland Timbers have been through this year, looking on the bright side is understandably difficult. But in their last two games, interim head coach Gavin Wilkinson is starting to see some positive changes – the fruits of a change in philosophy that he has

PORTLAND, Ore. – Landon Donovan, David Beckham & Co. have spoiled many a head coach’s night. The latest victim happened to be new Portland boss Gavin Wilkinson, who saw the Galaxy stars lead their side to a 5-3 win over the Timbers in his first game as the interim head

In the summer of 2012, back when regular trips to MLS Cup were nothing more than a pipe dream for the Portland Timbers, Gavin Wilkinson kicked himself out of his own house. The Timbers were at the lowest point of their MLS existence. They had just fired manager John Spencer,

PORTLAND, Ore. – Gavin Wilkinson’s office is wallpapered with lists. The Timbers’ general manager and technical director has researched the rosters of every Major League Soccer team and watched countless games – constructing plans and contingencies for the rapidly approaching MLS Expansion Draft on Nov. 24. That’s when Portland’s debut

PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Timbers interim head coach Gavin Wilkinson conveyed a simple message while addressing the media in advance of Saturday’s game against D.C. United at JELD-WEN Field (10:30 pm ET, watch LIVE online). With a Cascadia Cup match against Seattle coming up next week, and the playoffs out

PORTLAND, Ore. — After reaching MLS Cup in 2018, the Portland Timbers are not satisfied with last season’s first-round playoff exit last. And the roster build ahead of the 2020 season isn’t complete, with Timbers GM Gavin Wilkinson noting the need to add one to two attacking players, as well as a

Over the next three weeks, MLSsoccer.com will take a look back at the 2012 season that was for all 19 clubs in Major League Soccer, starting with Toronto FC and ending with the Supporters' Shield-winning San Jose Earthquakes. You can find the schedule and comprehensive reviews for each team here.

The Portland Timbers weren’t left with just any typical disappointing defeat on Sunday. The 3-2 loss to the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena left them with questions about just how they blew an early two-goal lead, and what exactly head referee Jasen Anno saw on the Red

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers hit the first official day of the MLS offseason in full stride, with general manager Gavin Wilkinson assessing the torrent of moves made on Monday. Wilkinson told MLSsoccer.com that the acquisition of Kansas City fullback Michael Harrington and RSL midfielder Will Johnson in separate

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The five Portland Timbers players still with the club from their inaugural 2011 MLS season have been celebrated as key leaders in the team’s run to Sunday’s MLS Cup (4 pm ET: ESPN, WatchESPN and UniMas in the US; TSN1/4 and RDS2 in Canada). But the original Timber has flown

With another active week of wheeling and dealing under his belt, it was a player that Portland Timbers general manager Gavin Wilkinson didn’t comment on who turned heads in the Rose City. Reports surfaced Thursday that the Timbers were close to snagging Norwegian-American Mikkel Diskerud, who last month scored his

The Portland Timbers latest blockbuster Argentine signings – announced Wednesday with the acquisitions of striker Gastón Fernández and center back Norberto Paparatto – were less about their country of origin and more about augmenting the club’s emerging style under head coach Caleb Porter. Sure, adding Fernández and Paparatto give the

The Portland Timbers are hoping to make an announcement Tuesday on the first of what could be several player acquisitions over the course of the summer. The club is hoping to address both ends of the field, with Timbers general manager Gavin Wilkinson telling MLSsoccer.com that they are planning to

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers' big splash so far this offseason was clearly the signing of Colombian José Adolfo Valencia. But on the heels of a multi-country scouting effort in the two months since the season ended, Timbers general manager Gavin Wilkinson told MLSsoccer.com that the addition of “El

PORTLAND, Ore. – At this point, the Portland Timbers will take a positive anyway they can get it. There was no shame when interim head coach Gavin Wilkinson commended his team’s performance Tuesday in a friendly against EPL side Aston Villa. After playing to a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes

PORTLAND, Ore. – Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. The Who are likely not on the minds of Portland Timbers players as they prepare for Saturday’s match against the LA Galaxy at JELD-WEN Field (11 pm ET, NBC Sports Network, live chat on MLSsoccer.com) without former head

The Portland Timbers announced the signing of their first four players on Tuesday afternoon, three of which were already on the team's roster for the 2010 USSF D-2 season. But the club isn't done there. "We do anticipate taking at least another two players from the current 2010 Portland Timbers

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Timbers took a couple significant steps forward on Monday even as the expansion team’s leadership pored over the list of available players in Wednesday’s 2010 MLS Expansion Draft. READ: List of unprotected players for 2010 Expansion Draft First, Portland acquired defender/midfielder Jeremy Hall from the

PORTLAND, Ore. – Gavin Wilkinson’s description of his first MLS win at the helm of the Portland Timbers was straight and to the point. “It’s a lot better than losing; a lot better than tying,” said Wilkinson, who suffered through a seven-game winless streak after taking over for the fired

Two longtime front-office leaders at the Portland Timbers, president of soccer Gavin Wilkinson and president of business Mike Golub, have been relieved of their duties, the club announced Wednesday. They’ve held dual-roles with Portland Thorns FC in the NWSL, and the decisions come after US Soccer on Monday released the

Two trips to Colorado, two 3-0 losses for the Portland Timbers. And while it may be easy for interim head coach Gavin Wilkinson to say it’s déjà vu all over again, he said Wednesday’s 3-0 loss at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park had some positives that the last 3-0 defeat on

BEAVERTON, Ore. – The Portland Timbers started their new life without John Spencer on Tuesday with their first training session since the former head coach was relieved of his duties. But Spencer was predictably still on the minds of many players, as well as interim head coach Gavin Wilkinson, after