Timbers Tid Bits: Play Off Push Edition
by Geoff Gibson on Aug 25, 2011 12:14 PM PDT
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PrintWith last night's win the Portland Timbers have proven that they're still very much interested in getting into the play offs this year. A couple weeks ago I had (almost) counted them out entirely. I don't think I've ever been happier to be proven wrong. Of course, the race isn't over yet. The Timbers have a lot of fighting left to do to actually secure a spot. Still, if they can manage a couple road wins (one this weekend against DC United would be a great start!) and finish at home unbeaten from now until then they should have a solid position in the play-offs this year. Stay optimistic...
Enjoy your afternoon news!
Timbers specific news
Timbers score in the first half then hang on to beat Chivas USA 1-0
It's tight but the Timbers are officially back in the play-off race.
Timbers’ reserves make a case for playing time
I think one of the most consistent reserve players is Peter Lowry. Definitely aching for at least a sub spot...
Timbers Move Into Thick Of Playoff Race With Win
Chivas USA visits the Timbers with both teams separated by just two points and fighting for the final playoff spot.
Portland Timbers defeat Chivas 1-0, move into thick of playoff race
Eric Brunner scores the team's only goal as the Timbers win their second consecutive game.
League news (after the jump)
NFL Considered Proposal for Competing Pro Soccer League
Okay, I don't normally link to the Bleacher Report (blech!) but this is pretty interesting, if true. Fun read, regardless... I can only imagine how horribly this would have failed.
Vancouver Whitecaps' Joe Cannon blasts his team's play
Seems like Vancouver is really down in the dumps this week.
No jobs are guaranteed as Whitecaps begin planning for next MLS season
A little heavy handed I'd say.
Ex-US youth international Sammy Ochoa signs MLS deal
Interesting. Wonder who gets him...
Seattle Sounders and Colorado Rapids Help MLS Stay Undefeated in Champions League
Has hell frozen over all of a sudden? What magic and mystery has happened down in Mexico?
In Toronto, Let's Play One and a Half!
The Toronto-Dallas match in the Concacaf Champions League was abandoned Wednesday night because of inclement weather in the Toronto area.
Galaxy "want to do our part" in league's success in CCL
Can LA follow FC Dallas' and Seattle's lead?
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Also, hope I'm not hi-jacking the thread
But Joey is up for the finals in the MLS Best Mascot poll and the Flounders are throwing the vote. We can’t let that happen to our Joey, who is worlds ahead in coolness than Columbus’ stuffed kitty.
Vote now, and then vote and vote some more! No limit!
Blazers win!
Really?
Are they that desperate?
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by Geoff Gibson on Aug 25, 2011 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
They must be... There were already more votes combined when I put in my first
than in any other single poll yet. Someone doesn’t want Joey to win, and you can bet Columbus fans aren’t behind it
Blazers win!
The speed at which votes are coming in for Joey is funny.
About 4 votes a second right now.
Jag kom, jag såg, erövrade jag.
NEW TIME
DC announcing a new time for the Saturday match!
2pm EST, 11 PST.
HOWEVER!
@MerrittPaulson as of now no game time change as been agreed to or approved for Sat despite DC United release. stay tuned #rctid
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Thanks for the heads up
Hurricane Irene is coming, so I can understand why they are anxious.
That said, if they cancel the first timbers game I am going to, I’m going to be upset.
Say what you want about America, thirteen bucks still gets you a hell of a lot of mice!
by No Pity on Aug 25, 2011 3:15 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Update page provided by MLS
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/08/25/hurricane-irene-prompts-mls-make-schedule-changes
NEW YORK — Citing general public safety concerns, Major League Soccer has made the following schedule changes because of the potential impact of Hurricane Irene:
Home teams listed first
D.C. United vs. Portland Timbers (at RFK Stadium)
NOW: Saturday, Aug. 27 at 2:00 p.m. ET*
WAS: Saturday, Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET
*Major League Soccer, in collaboration with D.C. United and Portland Timbers, will continue to monitor the path of Hurricane Irene before making a final determination as to the status of the game between both clubs, originally scheduled for Saturday at 7:30pm ET at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C.
A further update on the status of this game will be provided by 12:00 p.m. ET tomorrow (Friday).
Public safety will be paramount in the decision-making process.
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Modified Rules?
Make me think back to the XFL days….. brilliant
Don't pee on that
by ShiverMeTimbers on Aug 25, 2011 9:13 PM PDT reply actions
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