Monthly Archives: August 2012
What to Watch for tonight (Timbers vs Colorado) 7:30 PM Kickoff
What’s next for PTFC? Three very good games on the trot and continued progression in pushing the ball through the top and sides of the 18 yard box as well as down the wings. I don’t see Colorado playing quite as negatively as the White Caps so this could be a very tough match. Diego […]
THREE TIMBERS CALLED UP FOR NATIONAL TEAM DUTY Palmer, Purdy and Wallace recalled for upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers today announced that midfielder Lovel Palmer (Jamaica) and defenders Steve Purdy (El Salvador) and Rodney Wallace (Costa Rica) have been recalled by their respective national teams for upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. All three players will depart following the Timbers’ match against the Colorado Rapids on Friday to […]
Match Analysis (Timbers 2 – White Caps 1)
My apologies up front for taking so long to get to this; I’m in Cincinnati this week and just a lot going on right now… With it being Thursday afternoon already I figure you’ve probably read the match reports and maybe even forgot a thing or two from the game as the Friday match looms […]
What to Watch For (Timbers vs White Caps) Kick-off Saturday 7:30 PM
Big Cup match for Timbers tomorrow night. Many things to look for and lots of questions I have so let’s get stuck in straightaway. WTWF #1. We need to see more of Darlington Nagbe tomorrow night and not just him taking on a roll of closing passing lanes in the midfield; he needs to continue […]
Portland Timbers Budgetary Investments Part 2
Get a glass or cup of your favorite bevvy, grab a biscuit or two and settle in. Here’s the second part of my analysis on the Portland Timbers budgetary investments versus bottom line results. In this part I will be pulling information from the previously cited sources to look at performance of Eastern Conference teams, […]
Portland Timbers Budgetary Investments versus Bottom Line Results Part 1
A tough season for the Timbers so far this year and a critical decision for the team looms with the hiring of a new head coach soon. I have not heard any rumors or propaganda behind the news other than the team will probably look to fill the shoes with someone who is familiar with […]
Match Analysis (Timbers 2 – Red Bulls 3) Exciting Game and plenty of action!
Well, talk about a crackin game; for those that enjoy goal scoring and goal scoring opportunities the Timbers, Red Bulls AND Referee definitely provided a show on Sunday afternoon/evening. Here’s what Gavin Wilkinson had to say after the match on the Timbers performance and Bright Dike’s play on his debut: Timbers Performance: “I think this […]
Timbers vs Red Bulls (Today) 4:00 PM Kickoff – What To Watch For
Sorry about being a bit late on this WTWF in today’s game; I have been working on a Long Term WTWF and that has taken up a bit of my time. So for today the Timbers play a huge game in the huge city of New York. Donovan Ricketts has had a few additional days […]
What to Watch For (Timbers vs Red Bulls) 4:00 PM Kickoff Today
Reposted in a new blog. Timbers vs Red Bulls (Today) 4:00 PM Kickoff – What To Watch For by christophergluck Chris GluckI have been covering the Portland Timbers and Major League Soccer, as a community blogger/analyst for the Columbian Newspaper, since June, 2012. Since then my involvement in soccer analysis has expanded to include participating […]
Match Analysis – (Timbers 2 – Toronto 2)
Right – Get a cuppa tea/coffee, a biscuit or two, print this puppy out and curl around the fan or AC vent! Hot tea is actually a good drink for many people on a hot day… Bottom line a draw is always always always better than nil-pwah! And that ‘s what Timbers were successful in […]