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Portland Timbers Fans x USA Today

Filed under: Portland Timbers, Supporters

The Portland Timbers get the USA Today treatment as the club and fans prepare to enter MLS in two years.

…Could not resist re-posting this absolutely fantastic video.  (Best MLS/USL Supporter Display Ever?)

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Posted on Aug 26th, 2009 by  FC Uptown 

Thompson Tumbles Into Timbers Beer Garden, Drinks, Loses Week’s Wage

Filed under: Cool Ish, Friendlies, Portland Timbers

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“The Burnley forward was in Portland as his Premiership team played the (soon to be) MLS Portland Timbers on Sunday at PG&E Park, and struck a blow for soccer detente — even though it cost him dearly….”

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Posted on Aug 5th, 2009 by  FC Uptown 

Outside The Portland Announcement

Filed under: Portland Timbers, Supporters

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One of our boys sent a few pictures from the latest in the MLS family, the Portland Timbers’ announcement.

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More coming later….

Posted on Mar 20th, 2009 by  dunny 

It’s Officialy Official

Filed under: MLS, Portland Timbers

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The Portland Timbers become the 18th MLS franchise and will begin play in 2011. Good times for soccer in the Northwest as this announcement comes just two days after Vancouver got their franchise, and one day after Seattle put the hurt on New York in their MLS debut / season opener.

Congratulations Portland!

Posted on Mar 20th, 2009 by  beans 

Portland With Official Announcement Friday Morning

Filed under: Expansion Team, MLS, Portland Timbers

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It’s setting up for a great Northwest rivalry as Portland is set to follow in the footsteps of Seattle and Vancouver as Mayor Sam Adams acknowledged the 10am news conference on Friday.

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Posted on Mar 19th, 2009 by  dunny 

Portland City Council Approves MLS Funding

Filed under: Expansion Team, MLS, Portland Timbers

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“The City Council has approved financing $60 million to lure a Major League Soccer franchise to Portland, but hasn’t resolved how to raise a quarter of the money. The $60 million would go to renovating PGE Park to meet MLS specifications, and building a new ballpark for the Portland Beavers, the city’s Triple-A baseball team.”

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Posted on Mar 11th, 2009 by  FC Uptown 

Mayor-Timbers Reach Agreement, Vote Today

Filed under: Expansion Team, MLS, Portland Timbers

“Mayor Sam Adams and Commissioner Randy Leonard announced an agreement Tuesday with Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson on a $129 million plan to bring MLS Soccer to Portland.”

This is not a done deal, but read on for more…

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Posted on Mar 10th, 2009 by  FC Uptown 

Portland Mayoral Scandal Hurting MLS Bid?

Filed under: Expansion Team, MLS, Portland Timbers

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“In the wake of the news that Portland’s mayor Sam Adams lied about having a sexual relationship with a teenager, a source inside the Major League Soccer offices told me this week that the professional league is asking a lot of pointed questions of the hopeful local ownership group.”

The Oregonion with more…

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Posted on Jan 23rd, 2009 by  FC Uptown 
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