Columns and Opinion Pieces
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One Big Tree: Can’t Help Falling In Love
On magic, heartbreak and legacy.
One Big Tree: On the Verge of Glory
On writing the narrative, family and being ready to meet the moment.
How do the Timbers deal without Asprilla and (possibly) Blanco?
The Timbers host Real Salt Lake in the MLS Western Conference Final and will be without Dairon Asprilla and possibly Sebastian Blanco. If Blanco isn’t ready, how do the Timbers go about replacing two of their top three scorers?
One Big Tree: Built for This
On overcoming, performing and impressing.
Post-Slab Pint: Rapids 0-1 Timbers
In the first-ever MLS Thanksgiving Day match, the Timbers stunned the #1 seed Colorado Rapids with a 90th-minute winner from Larrys Mabiala to advance to the Western Conference Finals. What was good and what was bad about the result?
One Big Tree: The Winning Formula
On the best being the best, rising up when called upon and making the most of it.
One Big Tree: Finishing with a Flourish
On poetic parallels, platonic ideals and revival.
One Big Tree: Running on Vibes
On runaway trains, lighting a fire, and trying to figure this team out.
One Big Tree: Crashing Back Down to Earth
On regression, wanting it more, and how to get up (again).
One Big Tree: All Good Things...
On old bad habits, losing the edge, and putting learnings to the test.
One Big Tree: No Ceiling Yet
On doing what good teams do, lingering questions, and still reaching for the ceiling.
One Big Tree: Statement of Intent
On catharsis, putting it all together and something special.
One Big Tree: Refocused, Revitalized... and Resurgent?
On pleasant surprises and getting back to their roots (with more to prove).
One big tree: A sign of life
On rewriting scripts, pulling together, and perhaps finding a turning point.
One Big Tree: Disappointed, but not surprised anymore
On not being surprised anymore, coming home to roost, and how much more can it take.
One Big Tree: A feature, not a bug
On losing the magic, patterns emerging, and running out of time.
Merlo Field versus Providence Park: which one is the best fit to host T2 games?
Is the cavernous Providence Park the right place to hold T2 games, or should more be held at Merlo Field?
Six Degrees: Road Warriors
Portland 2, RSL 1
State of the Timbers: Halfway home ... and not happy
The season so far, why it hurts so bad, and where it can possibly go from here.
It’s time to shed the “underdog” label
There’s only one Soccer City, USA
POR 4 - RSL 1: Timbers rediscover identity against Real Salt Lake
A return to the tried-and-true approach unlocks the attack and three points for Portland
Game Analysis: Portland 0, Dallas 0 as questions mount
Timbers’ game philosophy has diverged from achieving positive results
Portland’s new depth still has a point to prove as season enters stretch run
With four games left, the Timbers’ new depth is still searching for their own success, independent from Portland’s veterans
Analysis: Portland controls the game end-to-end in 2-0 win over Colorado
A look at what controlling a game means, Blanco’s importance to the Timbers’ attack, and more, from the Rapids game
Ebobisse’s season debut against Colorado reflects Timbers’ youth development
The 21 year old striker meets his moment with a solid showing against Colorado
Timbers secure point in chaotic New England match
A strange game reveals interesting facts about Portland’s midfield and center forward positions
Timbers find breakthrough against Toronto
The result is a culmination of patience in their approach, Gio says
In defeat, Portland finds something to build on
Signs of progress in the evolution of Portland’s style of play
Six Degrees: A Work In Progress
Galaxy 2, Timbers 1