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Match Thread: Portland Timbers vs. LAFC
Timbers travel to Los Angeles to take on LAFC for the second time in ten days.
Thorns’ lackluster performance against Chicago was likely a one-off
The Thorns’ loss to the Chicago Red Stars looked like a one-off poor performance - it will need to be with a Cascadia clash looming.
One Big Tree: Statement of Intent
On catharsis, putting it all together and something special.
Claudio Bravo and Yimmi Chara named to MLS Team of the Week
Diego Chara was included on the bench.
Timbers trounce Real Salt Lake 6-1 in statement win in Providence Park
Six Timbers scored to make it six unbeaten for Portland as they move up to fourth in the Western Conference standings.
Match Thread: Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake
The Timbers look to extend their unbeaten run to six against Real Salt Lake.
Thorns fall 2-1 to Red Stars in Bridgeview
Sinclair scores an incredible goal in the Thorns’ losing effort.
Match Thread: Portland Thorns vs. Chicago Red Stars
The Thorns will become the first team to qualify for the NWSL playoffs with a win tonight in Bridgeview.
The Timbers’ defense and the importance of Larrys Mabiala
A closer look at the Timbers defense and how important Larrys Mabiala is to an often shaky backline.
Draftee Watch: Ali’s Rutgers heat up, Coffey’s Nittany Lions slip up
Coffey registers milestone 50th assist; Ali and Rutgers look like BIG Ten favorites.
Three keys to the Timbers racing past Real Salt Lake
Portland faces another pivotal Western Conference clash with RSL in town. Here’s how they can keep their unbeaten run alive on Saturday.
Former Timbers captain Liam Ridgewell joins PTFC broadcasting team
The Timbers’ former captain and MLS Cup winner rejoins the club in the broadcasting booth
Just Getting Started: Sophia Smith’s journey to her first international goal
One year and one day after Smith scored her first professional goal, she scored her first senior international goal today. Smith has waited and worked for her chance to shine for the USWNT and tonight was just a glimpse of what is to come for the young forward.
Smith notches first USWNT goal and provides an assist in 8-0 thrashing of Paraguay
Sophia Smith registered her first start and her first international goal on Tuesday night in Cincinnati. She also added an assist.
Post-slab pint: Timbers 2-1 LAFC
The Portland Timbers secured three big points against an LAFC team also vying for a playoff spot. What was good and what was bad about the result?
Asprilla, Fochive notch in Timbers’ 2-1 victory over LAFC
The Timbers defeated LAFC 2-1 and now sit in fifth place in the Western Conference with 37 points, only one point behind the LA Galaxy in fourth.
Match Thread: Portland Timbers vs. LAFC
One point separates the Portland Timbers and LAFC. It’s a playoff position six-pointer in Providence Park.
Dairon Asprilla’s Resurgence in Form
Inconsistency has been a major criticism of Dairon Asprilla during his time with the Timbers. In 2021, it looks like that is starting to change.
How the Timbers gutted out a hard-earned draw
Wednesday night’s performance came about via key coaching decisions, a commitment to defend with effort, and a dash of "never say die".
Dunn, Sauerbrunn start; Smith appears in USWNT’s 9-0 win over Paraguay in Cleveland
Sophia Smith got her longest run out in a USWNT shirt after being subbed on in the 58th minute.
Thorns vs. Spirit canceled; Portland awarded three points
Portland sits in first place in the NWSL standings with 38 points through 18 matches.
Sophia Smith has history against Paraguay
Can she make some more today?
Ten-man Timbers battle back to draw Rapids 2-2 at home
A first-half Bill Tuiloma red card made things interesting. Goals from Mora and Blanco would rescue a point for Portland.
Match Thread: Portland Timbers vs. Colorado Rapids
The Timbers return to Providence Park looking for their fourth consecutive win.
Savarese’s Timbers tenure and the battle to ‘right the ship’ in 2021
After a rocky start to the season and a show of faith from Merritt Paulson, will Giovanni Savarese turn results around and remain in charge of the team past 2021?