Timbers Tid Bits: Kenny Effin Cooper Edition

Kenny Cooper has received his fair share of criticisms this year for under performing based on expectations from fans from when he was an FC Dallas striker. Admittedly it was probably a little unfair for many of us (myself included) to expect a repeat performance of his 2008 self with a brand new team.

That said, his performance and his goal yesterday is the precise reason why we didn't see the Portland Timbers trade Cooper away during the transfer window. The skill is there and when he was successfully linked up with Diego Chara he slammed that goal in. As the team matures I hope we see many more of those goals from him.

Enjoy your afternoon news!

Timbers news

RECAP: Timbers win 1-0 over 'Caps in BC Place opener
The official recap.

Vote for AT&T Goal of the Week, Wk. 29
Cooper's is there, although I'm not entirely sold that his was the best. Some fantastic goals all around.

Cooper’s goal lifts Timbers past Whitecaps
Easily his best goal of the season.

Timbers refuse to play fall guys at BC Place
The Portland Timbers spoiled the Vancouver Whitecaps' BC Place opening party Sunday afternoon with a 1-nil win over the Caps.

Gambia: Omar Jasseh Hope to Join Futty With Timbers Trial
A new speedy winger perhaps?

Photos: Vancouver Whitecaps lose to Portland Timbers
Some great pictures from yesterday's game.

Other news (after the jump)

B.C. Place workers vote for strike action
The Timbers won so hard yesterday it's had an impact on the work force... just kidding.

San Jose Earthquakes say they're willing to spend more
With the teams playoff hopes dimming fast, San Jose management contends it will aggressively pursue an improved product.

Comeback leaves L.A. one win away
Are they the defacto Supporter's Shield winners already?

Henry goal officially ends Toronto FC playoff hopes
Ouch. Another year to "rebuild."

De Rosario transforms D.C. United
Was trading away DeRo, New York's biggest mistake of the season?

Adding team could result in unbalanced MLS schedule
Great... let's take all the rivalries and water them down. That makes a lot of sense.

MLS Commissioner "big proponent" of new format for MLS Cup final
Garber discusses switching frm a neutral stadium final to the higher seeded team's home field.

MLS plans on releasing schedule sooner
Thaank god. One month before kick off was pretty amateur.

Montreal Impact To Sign Nelson Rivas As Designated Player, According To Report
Montreal Impact are expected to hold a press conference Monday to take about their mini-camp and announce the signing of ex-Inter Milan and Colombian defender Nelson Rivas

Major League Soccer, 2011 Week 29: What We Learned
FC Dallas continues their slide, D.C. United doesn't look like a playoff team, the Fire stay hot and the LA Galaxy are inching closer to the Supporters' Shield.