East Coast bound as Portland ventures off to RFK Stadium to play some Football in a Football Stadium? I’m not sure I’ve tracked another away game that Portland has had in the near past that has so much going for…
East Coast bound as Portland ventures off to RFK Stadium to play some Football in a Football Stadium? I’m not sure I’ve tracked another away game that Portland has had in the near past that has so much going for…
The dust has settled – Game one of three against Vancouver is in the past – Great result and perhaps one Timbers fans can look back on as being a pivot point for Portland this year? I don’t say…
While Portland venture to the great white north, with fresh legs, for their second of 6 Cascadia Cup clashes this year Vancouver is returning home to an inviting atmosphere after a grueling 90 minutes of (nil-nil) football in Stade Saputo…
The word “comprehensive” is sometimes overused in sports punditry but for this game it’s perhaps an understatement. Before getting into the grist of this effort here’s my recommendations for reading this week… In case you missed it here’s a report from Mike…
The first of three games with two teams going head to head that are traveling in completely different directions; Chivas are win-less in four straight and Portland are unbeaten in eight straight. This is a great match to build confidence…
In offering today’s match analysis I’m not going to repeat what most of you have already read by other great columnists here in Portland – Instead here’s a link or three to articles I’ve read that already provide a good synopsis…
A clash of two, early-season, offensive minded, Western Conference foes takes the stage Wednesday night; some items of interest for your consideration in setting the stage for this battle. Here’s some topics and quick thoughts about this match Wednesday evening……
Perspective… Trends, Tendencies and Tidbits… Perspective… Portland Timbers are 9 games into the season and riding a seven game unbeaten streak; at this point last year PTFC had five losses and sat on six points; different side, different coach,…
Perhaps you are still buzzing after that stellar victory in Kansas City last Saturday, if so best to (fah-geta-bout-it) and prepare for another tough game. Nothing ever comes easy in this game and an opponent who travels across country is…
Full on – full speed – full contact – in your face football; this game nailed it for brilliance! If last night’s game didn’t get in your blood and get the adrenaline flowing I don’t know what will! Perhaps by…