Penetrations
Defending continues to remain a troubling issue as the Timbers US Open Cup run comes to an end…
A devastating result last night that really highlights all that has been pear-shaped for Portland this year... untimely defensive errors be them fouls in the Defending Final Third or simply […]
The Cup runneth on… Timbers advance 3-nil over Orlando U-23’s…
The Capt. Obvious here is the Timbers move on to the next round - opponent to be determined; for a recap suggest you read and watch the video in this […]
Preparing for FC Dallas…
In my previous article "Catching up on the Timbers"... I peeled back some statistical details on Portland's attack and defense - I'll not repeat that here but would recommend you […]
Catching up on the Timbers after Week 14
No question this past weekend was a huge success for the Timbers as they look to claw their way back up the standings. What hurt, to begin, was the quick goal […]
Cascadia Clash – Timbers vs Whitecaps – Excitement builds… gonna be a huge game!
The Portland Timbers closed out May like a lion this year - much more beneficial to their standings in the Western Conference then where they were to begin the month. The […]
Match Preview – Twin Spin – PTFC vs SJFC Sunday 8 PM
Ah... the rare occasion where direct results from last week's game can be used to prepare for this week's game. While I don't believe that to be 100% accurate there is […]
Timbers Get First Win! – Portland 2 Houston – Nil
Party in Portland - We'll sing for you Timbers till you finish the fight- and so goes the Timbers Army last night and many others on the edge of their seat […]
Portland Timbers – Evaluating the Impact of Montreal
Defense First; this is a tried and true method to minimize risk and maximize opportunity for at least one point in any game of soccer. John Spencer advocated he would […]