Monthly Archives: January 2014
Lane United FC – Eugene, Oregon – PDL
Most are aware that the previous Assistant Coach, John Galas, for the Portland Thorns has moved on to take up the Head Coach position with newly formed Lane United FC out of Eugene, Oregon. In making sure contact and progress is not lost with John, I caught up with him the other day and asked him […]
American Outlaws in Portland…
As a member of 107ist it seemed pretty clear that a membership in the American Outlaws in Portland (AOPDX) was a worthy cause. But even if you’re not a follower of AOPDX a ‘get together’ at the Alberta Rose Theatre (7 PM – February 19th) is a date you should put on your calendar. Why? Well for starters Mick Hoban, Portland […]
Pre-season begins!
Portland Timbers update from training today… No word yet in speaking with Caleb Porter about Mikael Silvestre… A number of younger players impressed today at training – far to early to know for impact on their ability to help the squad – still six weeks of preseason – so EARLY DAYS… Zakuni and Valeri sat […]
Toronto FC – Seeing red…
Over the course of the last few years Toronto has done quite a bit (invested HUGE $$) to put a team on the pitch that can challenge others in MLS. Without blinking an eye this year they’ve sunk deep into their pockets to pull this team out from the red… The’ye added many new players […]
Possession with Purpose – An Introduction and some explanations…
This is a repost of my original article posted on American Soccer Analysis; intent is to ensure my readers with the Columbian Newspaper have an opportunity to review this through the Portland Timbers blog site. My Thanks to Harrison and Matthias for their support in the original posting. If you’ve been following me this past […]
Vancouver Whitecaps – Drowned in their own wake…
If you’ve read this previous article you know that Vancouver were a very good attacking team last year; team performance indicators throughout the season exceeded those of Playoff teams New England, Houston and fellow Cascasdian foe, Seattle. And if you’re like me; when the season started out (first ten games or so) I thought Rennie […]
Columbus Crew – Up a creek without a paddle…
Out with the old and in with the new; a common theme for a number of MLS teams this off-season and Columbus was no different. Gregg Berhalter takes over as Coxswain of the Crew this year as they look to steer through the choppy waters of the MLS next season. He comes with pedigree as a […]
Is it really all about scoring goals?
Over the last month or so I’ve been in discussion with Soccer coaches and trainers across the world, one thing stands out when asked their opinion on this question, the lack of consensus on the importance of scoring goals. Below are sampled comments from both domestic and international professionals that are members of the National […]
Seattle Sounders – Gone Fishin!
Most should know that the single greatest rivalry in Major League Soccer is the battle between the Flounders, erh Sounders and the Portland Timbers. Knowing that I ask your patience as I try not to fillet the Seattle team too much given my membership in the 107ist (Timbers Army 107 Independent Supporters Trust) and my […]