Around the Forest: Timber Jorge Moreira named to MLS Team of the Week

Also: Take a look at the top 10 from the GA Cup; MLS Power Rankings; Andrew Carlton still waiting in Atlanta and more!

By Timm Higgins@bckdoorslider Apr 23, 2019, 7:41am PDT

Timbers

Anatomy of a Goal: Jorge Moreira cuts down Columbus Crew - Massive Report
This week we look at Jorge Moreira’s game-sealing goal that sent Columbus to a second straight defeat.

Portland Timbers beat Columbus Crew for first win: 5 takeaways | OregonLive.com
The Portland Timbers beat the Crew 3-1 Saturday. Here are the Oregonian/OregonLive's five takeaways from the game.

With new Dutch Bros. and Widmer deals in place, Timbers and Thorns eagerly await stadium opening - Portland Business Journal
More than a month away from their return to Providence Park, the Timbers and Thorns hope to make the most of their stadium renovation.

David Beckham's Inter Miami: What's the latest with his MLS team?
It has been a long road for Inter Miami CF as they prepare for next year. Where will they play? Who will play for them? We get you up to speed.

Red Bulls president dismisses Henry-to-manager reports as 'false'
New York Red Bulls manager sporting director Denis Hamlett said rumors that Thierry Henry would take over as club manager are "false."

D.C. United’s struggles at home continue in loss to previously winless New York City FC - The Washington Post
United has now failed to score in three consecutive home games after its 2-0 defeat to New York City at Audi Field.

MLS: Week 8 Power Rankings - Early-season Easter eggs
The MLS season schedule is almost 20% played after the Easter holiday games. Here are the Week 8 Power Rankings with the standings beginning to take shape.

Andrew Carleton still waits for his Atlanta United breakthrough | Pro Soccer USA
Fans expected Carleton to break out with Atlanta United in 2018, but in 2019 that still hasn't happened. Nevertheless, his ceiling remains high.

MLS4TheLou's Kindle Betz says group forced the hands of MLS owners to expand | KMOX-AM
ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - Carolyn Kindle Betz says her and the rest of the MLS4TheLou's ownership group have forced the Major League Soccer owner's hands over the last six months.

What happened to the Eastern Conference favorites? | US Soccer Players
The New York Red Bulls, Atlanta United, and NYCFC are in the wrong half of the table, but the Eastern Conference leader DC United also has issues.