Race in the 107IST: “We Can Do Better” The Timbers Army and Rose City Riveters are avowedly anti-racist, but BIPOC Timbers and Thorns fans say work remains to make the reality match the message

Day After Thoughts: Chará Brothers Combine as Portland Takes a Point in Game One Against the ‘Quakes Timbers grab a point in San Jose midway through a week full of challenges

Timbers Escape San Jose with a Point, Draw Earthquakes 1-1 The Portland Timbers went to California with the upper reaches of the Western Conference within striking distance, but left stuck in seventh place after another disappointing performance saw them stumble into a 1-1 draw against the San Jose Earthquakes. Despite going up a goal in the first half, by the end of the match, the […]

Portland Timbers Overrun by LAFC in 4-2 Loss Despite starting Sunday night’s match on the front foot, the Portland Timbers were sent reeling by LAFC late in the first half and never recovered, losing 4-2 to the Californian side. Playing on the conspicuously wet field at Banc of California Stadium, both sides seemed hesitant in the early going. While the Timbers weathered some […]

Soccer in a Fifth Season I can’t see the sun through the smoke and yet I’m supposed to cover a soccer game in two days

Day after thoughts: Eryk Williamson stands out as Timbers exact revenge on Sounders Eryk Williamson and Felipe Mora score the goals while halftime adjustments help the Timbers prevail in Seattle

Portland Timbers Leave Providence Park, Beat Seattle Sounders 2-1 The Portland Timbers travelled north on Sunday night to take on the Seattle Sounders at CenturyLink Field, their first match played away from the confines of Providence Park since returning from the MLS is Back Tournament. Coming off a three-game winless streak, the Timbers needed a result to break out of their post-tournament funk and […]

“I Have to Turn This Shame into Something Better” Kelli Hubly talks about learning about racism, overcoming shame, and having hard conversations

Day after thoughts: Valeri makes history as Timbers fall to Galaxy 3-2 Portland continues to slip after winning MLS is Back in August

Portland Timbers Continue to Give Up Goals in 3-2 Loss to LA Galaxy For the third match in a row, the Portland Timbers played in an empty Providence Park, and for the third match in a row the Timbers gave up at least three goals, losing 3-2 to the LA Galaxy.