Author: Chris Gluck
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 […]
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 […]
Portland Timbers – 2014; Could it be six pieces of Silver?
I'd like to begin by saying I think Portland will finish at or near top of the table this year like last year... so I will - and it appears […]
The Golden Boot – MLS 2014
Just so many different ways to approach prognosticating a 'top 19' strikers for this year... anyhow - I asked to offer my thoughts so here goes... there may be a […]
Portland 1 Portmore 1 as Preseason continues…
For most folks this was the first chance to see some of the newer lads get stuck in with the reserves from last year who continue to battle for critical […]
Rose City Invitational – San Jose win by a head in preseason match with the Timbers
Well wasn't it great to see the Timbers again after nearly 3 months off? It was for me and I certainly hope it was for you! I couldn't help but get […]
Timbers draw nil-nil with Sounders in chippy preseason affair
For the hearty supporters who traveled to Tucson and by-passed the snow storm here congratulations on your superb timing! And while there weren't any goals scored the game looked an exciting […]
Portland pounces with possession, purpose, passion and patience as they put 2 past Houston in pre-season
Still early days but things might be fleshing out pretty quickly for Caleb Porter as the first team took it to Houston tonight. It all started with some rather choppy, stop-start […]
Soccer statistics – home and away…
I won't take up much of your time with this article so here goes... I took a look at www.whoscored.com as well as www.squawka.com and then went back to www.mlssoccer.com and […]
Schillo shines as Long lobs left fullback for wicked assist as Timbers draw Sporting 1-1 in Tucson
Preseason is really all about warming up for the regular season and getting a look at the new/younger lads and how they hold themselves. And while it is early days my […]