Monthly Archives: March 2014
Timbers drop 3 points in Dallas – Answers… or just more questions?
As noted in my pre-match there were a number of questions I had as the Timbers lined up for this game in Dallas… here they are again with what answers I could glean based upon what I saw… Answers… or just more Questions… Before getting into it though Matthew Doyle, MLSSoccer.com has already offered up […]
Confusing the headline with the article itself… (editorial)
On the MLS website the Headline to get folks to read about Toronto FC reads “Chronicling Toronto FC’s rapid rise to the MLS Elite”… Not so interesting anymore (perhaps?) is when you actually click on that article it actually has nothing to do with proving anything about Toronto being an “elite team” in MLS it’s […]
Timbers set to face FC Dallas – Questions, questions, questions…
I’m not one to offer up feelings to often as you know – I’m much more comfortable surrounding myself with some sort of analytical information to avoid the personal part of interviewing and the sometimes mundane questions and answers that can come from it when you really already know those answers and that the tough questions […]
In retrospect – Timbers versus Rapids – After some time to settle
In going through the many well written offerings here in Portland about the much beloved Timbers I’d like to offer a different view for consideration. And it goes back to the same diagram I offered earlier; this one: Why? Well here’s why – the strategy and tactics employed by Caleb Porter this game were no […]
Timbers lose 2-nil to Colorado
Not since Caleb Porter has been in charge have the Timbers offered up lower totals (across the board) in attacking the final third. Clearly today was not a banner day for the Timbers. Give credit where credit is due – the Rapids outplayed the Timbers in almost every category today… solid team result for the […]
Timbers travel to cold Colorado – Saturday, 3 PM PT on ROOT TV
As a Timbers supporter you probably already have a favorite place picked out to watch the first away match this year in cold Colorado. Game time temperatures are expected to be chilly (very chilly) with a wee bit of snow. Not the most ideal conditions to play in but as Chris Metz, Public Affairs with […]
Timbers swarm Chicago – yet walk away with a Draw 1-1
You had to be there to witness the swarming attack of Portland today – incredible number of chances I’ll touch on later this week in my PWP round-up on the rest of the league but know this – Fernandez stings Chicago with late equalizer as Amarikwa draws dubious PK that Larentowicz slots home for Chicago. […]
Timbers to host Chicago Sunday afternoon – a few pre-match thoughts…
So… what’s up for tomorrow afternoon at Providence Park? Much to watch I will imagine – Chicago come in dropping three points to Chivas and their defensive efforts didn’t seem to change much compared to last year. Can the Timbers put up 2 or 3 goals and come away with a clean sheet? I think […]
Defensive battle in the rain sees the Timbers take one point in a draw with Philadelphia 1-1
Typical northwest weather greeted both teams Saturday night with neither team getting the better of the result. In my view this was a great defensive battle as both teams looked to penetrate and generate goals; what had separated the teams for near 94 minutes was the set-piece goal by McInerney in the 64th minute before Gaston Fernandez […]
MLS Refereeing – What’s going on?
It’s not been easy to follow progress on the Referee situation as the regular season approaches tomorrow but perhaps some of this information may help? Bottom line up front: Everyone, I hope, thinks and feels they want to have the best possible conditions for this league to prosper – refereeing is a critical part of […]