Win Two Free Tickets (GA) to Tonight's Game!

I’m such a newbie to MLS and the TImbers, but nevertheless my favorite player is Jewsbury. I saw him on “TImbers in 30” last weekend with his wife and daughter and could relate to his takes on sports and life.

I love his electric runs and he has great jazz hands when he’s dribbling the ball.

The guy is an absolute ROCK in the back. He keeps the defense organized (which was painfully obvious in his absence last weekend). If there’s a potentially dangerous ball in the back, 95% of the time when it’s Brunner’s ball to win or lose he handles it perfectly. He is also a force to be reckoned with on set plays and can get serious air in order to get his head on the ball.

Oh, and most of the Stumptown Footy crowd that I’ve seen is comprised of dudes, so you probably won’t appreciate this last, but, ahem, he’s the best shirtless Timbers player so far bar none:

He’s been my favorite this year for a few reasons: he’s been a strong defender and physical presence for a side that started out lacking both, he’s shown growth and added elements to his game that make him a danger in the air and in the box, and it’s fantastic to see a player who worked hard for our USL team be rewarded for his efforts by the coach and the fans by starting for a top-tier side.

I probably have a 6 way tie for a favorite player but I love Kenny. I love chanting for him and I’ll probably never forget seeing him hanging from the crossbar and how awesome it was.
(one ticket)

It is a difficult choice, but Kalif Alhassan is my favorite. He has tremendous ball handling skills and the biggest upside of anyone in the club. He doesn’t have the greatest pace, but he appears to be on an entirely different level at times. The kid is going great places and I feel very lucky that I can watch him now.

Thanks for asking this question Geoff, even if you don’t give me the tickets. In casual conversation I would have said Alhassan, but since this ticket give-away made me sit and consider, my answer changed. “Futty” hits all of my criteria for a favorite player. He is a joy to watch on this back-line, he is our most dominating physical presence, and I don’t think anyone in the league would argue against him making the all-star team, especially on this expansion side. And watch him in an interview, the guy is classy, well-spoken, and says all the right things. Most importantly, “Futty” has embraced the team, the town, and the Timbers Army. If I was in to buying kits, his name would be on the back. Onward Rose City.

his athleticism, determination, leadership on the back line (as well as attacking) have helped the timbers tremendously this season and i think that he will only become better throughout his professional career. a dependable player thats always a joy to watch.

I bought a Rose City Red kit and have been waiting to get it personalized. I allowed myself time to pick my favorite player. Would it be a former USL guy? Pore, Kalif, Futty or Dike. My Hometown boy Brunner or the glue that holds it all together Jewsbury. It was a hard decision. How can you pick just one favorite , but in the end it was an easy choice. The player who scored our first goal in the Rose City Red kit and against Seattle. Fuuuuuuty

He holds this team together throughout the entire pitch. His free kicks are incredible and without those services we don’t win a few games. I just love the fact that he is our glue guy. I’m so glad the Timbers traded for him because without him I don’t think we would have as many points as we do.

I’m a fan of the guy who does the little things. He always seems to be involved in the biggest defensive plays of the night too. Considering how thin the Timbers D is, without him I’m not sure how many victories this team would have right now.

He comes across as a natural Portlander, despite the fact he’s from Ohio.

I saw him shopping at WINCO in Beaverton and said hi and he seemed surprised that anyone would recognize him. He was really nice (and was a lot shorter then I realized haha). That along with his style of play makes #11 my fave Timber.

Our ship wasn’t just sinking, it was on fire and ramming into random icebergs for good measure. It wasn’t just gleeson, other players stepped up as well, but he is just a kid, and his performance in a next to impossible situation really impressed me. Right now, Perkins is probably better, but without gleeson and the job he did putting our defense back together, we’re in whitecaps territory. Plus that save! Reflexes like that are hard to come by. I’ll admit, I’m partial to gks, but in fairness, we have some kickass goalies.

I really look forward to watching him develop, both here and on the NZ international squad.

Seems to do a great job leading the team and makes the most of set piece opportunities

I love his touch on the ball. When he is on, the game is controlled in the middle and the team can defend effectively. Those are also the games where his touch is spot on to score out of the set plays.

Kalif Alhassan
Kalif Alhassan
Came here from Ghana, you know he’s the one!

I like Kalif because he’s a creative, attack-minded winger who runs at players and comes up with some great passes. I was a fan before, but that play where he ran through about 3 FC Dallas defenders to set up Wallace’s goal prompted me to buy the rose city red jersey and slap his name and number on the back!

He holds together our whole team. His free kicks are amazing. Without him i feel our team doesnt move as well.