Big congratulations to the U.S. Women's National Team for their thrilling 3-nil blow out against the Canadian side, not that anybody expected another result in Portland. I was, unfortunately, unable to attend in person, which is a huge shame because I really enjoy women's soccer and, on many occasions, believe it brings a better, more technical game than MLS does.
Which leads me to my next point: would Portland support a WPS team? Let's say the Portland Rain (which is a fine WPSL team, mind you) was elevated to the WPS and played in Jeld-Wen Field. Would they draw well enough? I know I would love to attend regularly, especially if the team lured on the USWNT players... It just seems like for a city dubbed "Soccer City, USA" we are neglecting another amazing part of the sport: the women's game and that's something I'd like to see change.
What do you think?
Enjoy the morning news!
Timbers news
Abby Wambach scores pair of goals in U.S. victory over Canada
Abby Wambach scored two goals in a 3-0 victory over Canada in a friendly at Jeld-Wen Field on Thursday night.
Cascadia soccer rivalries reborn
Cascadia Cup could be decided this weekend...
NY desperate for win against playoff competitors Portland
Desperation often leads to failure...
Northern Alliance Blog – 9/21/11
Some of you may have noticed an event happening in JWF last Wednesday... here's an explanation.
Other news (after the jump)
An MLS Postseason Primer
Four points regarding the MLS run up to the post-season.
Whitecaps looking forward to playing at B.C. Place
I'm looking forward to being there for the opener as well!
Doubters tough to find after Júlio César's recent surge
I don't recall him playing against the Timbers...
With new stadium done, Kansas City back in MLS playoff picture
The turn around has been pretty radical...
Crew's Mendoza in thick of scoring race
The Columbus Crew forward is tied for third in the Golden Boot race.