Toronto’s biggest foe might be themselves
by Matt Hoffman (@mhoff) By getting Toronto FC to the playoffs, TFC coach Greg Vanney…
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Timbers have edge but drop off could be steep Sunday
by Matt Hoffman @mhoff So what’s at stake on Sunday? With as many as six…
Eastern Conference Semifinal Preview: Toronto FC versus New York Red Bulls
by Matt Hoffman For consecutive years, the New York Red Bulls have soared into the…
Has women’s soccer peaked abroad?
By Asif Burhan It wasn’t meant to be like this. Women’s football has always been…
Coy Bruce Arena will let the results speak for themselves
Bruce Arena has made it pretty clear heading into Wednesday night’s fixture that: Saturday’s performance…
Beleaguered, battered, and bruised: Timbers defensive woes
It was never going to be easy on Wednesday. The Portland Timbers were playing their…
Zarek Valentin makes good on Porter’s pledges; seizes opportunity in starting line-up
Another Chivas USA full back makes a case to find a home along the Timbers…
MLS Cups are not minted in May
It was a red carpet affair on Saturday and deservedly so. Seattle v.Portland is not…
Porter: Beating Seattle “is the best way to make it right”
PORTLAND, Ore.-Heading to a Memorial Day Weekend marquee match-up, it’s worth asking: Portland has lost…
A modest proposal: Portland at FC Dallas
FRISCO, Texas-The Portland Timbers successes (and failures) can be nearly be pinpointed with one single question:…
“Bittersweet” dominance powers Thorns through in home opener
PORTLAND–Presented with the 2016 NWSL Shield prior to the match, the Portland Thorns appeared very…
Timbers, Union going streaking in Chester
The Union will be a tough outing for a Portland team who loses an entire…
Porter: New England’s front five are “in the conversation” for league’s best
The Timbers return to Portland to play the New England Revolution on Sunday night. Despite…
Portland plans to “Play the way we want to play” in Ohio
Three weeks in, the Portland Timbers have hit the ground running, even managing to get…
Cascadian Three Star Challenge: Week Three
by Steven Agen & Matt Hoffman How it works: Each week, Prost Portland, Prost…
Cascadia 3 Star Challenge: Week 2
By Steven Agen and Matt Hoffman How it works: Each week, Prost Portland, Prost Seattle,…
Depth will be tested in Portland Timbers, LA Galaxy match
Two teams will be counting on their depth when the LA Galaxy host the Portland…
Porter: Despite injuries, Timbers “not going to miss a beat”
Portland Timbers head coach Caleb Porter vowed to improve the team’s depth in the off-season.…
Three Hopes and One Fear: Portland Timbers
The Portland Timbers had several “initiatives” this past offseason. This is the term Portland head…
A chat with Chris Gluck about the 2017 Portland Timbers
Chris Gluck proprietor of the Possession With Purpose website, recently unveiled his 2017 Preview of the…
Timbers grab late equalizer against Minnesota United
In game two of the Timbers preseason tournament, the Timbers rallied back from a two…
Timbers, RSL bring fireworks, dazzle in Timbers Preseason Tournament Opener
The Timbers came out flying. The ball squirted around the field like the field was…