Portland Timbers

The Portland Timbers are a professional soccer team located in Portland, Oregon. They participate in Major League Soccer (MLS) as part of the Western Conference. Since 2011, the Timbers have been playing their home matches at Providence Park, following their debut as an expansion team in the league. The club was established in 2009 after Portland received a spot in MLS. It is owned by Peregrine Sports, with Merritt Paulson as the majority owner. Paulson's companies took over the former USL Pro team in 2007 and later founded the Portland Thorns women's team in 2012. The Timbers represent a "phoenix club," being the fourth soccer franchise in Portland to adopt the Timbers name, which first appeared in 1975 with the original team in the North American Soccer League.

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Portland Timbers and Bold Reuse launch new era of sustainability and innovation in sports at Providence Park | PTFC

3 weeks ago | timbers.com

Providence Park implements Reusable Foodware Program, Stadium-Specific Reusable Vessels and RFID Tracking
Timbers fundraise for Oregon Humane Society with ticket promotion for April 19 LAFC match | PTFC

1 month ago | timbers.com

Timbers to donate $5 for every match ticket purchased through the OHS storefront
PHOTOS | Timbers beat SD in preseason with Timber Joey and Old Trapper Beef Jerky friends on hand | PTFC

Feb 13, 2025 | timbers.com

PHOTOS | Timbers beat SD in preseason with Timber Joey and Old Trapper Beef Jerky friends on hand
Timbers kickoff 2025 preseason Jan. 11, presented by Old Trapper Beef Jerky

Jan 9, 2025 | timbers.com | Portland Timbers

Portland to host opening press conference Jan. 16, all Coachella Valley Invitational matches will be streamed live PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers announced their full 2025 preseason schedule today, presented by Old Trapper Beef Jerky. Ahead of the club’s 50th anniversary season, the Timbers are set to begin preseason on Jan. 11 at the Timbers Training Facility when players report to training camp. The club will hold its first press conference of the new year on Thursday, Jan.
Ryan Sierakowski joins Timbers Academy as Assistant Coach

Jan 6, 2025 | timbers.com | Portland Timbers

Former Timbers2 forward will work with the U-18 and U-16 squads. PORTLAND, Ore.  –  The Portland Timbers Academy is bringing a former Timbers2 player into their coaching ranks, welcoming Ryan Sierakowski as the new U-18 and U-16 Assistant Coach. Sierakowski, 27, first arrived to the Rose City after being in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft from Michigan State University.
Talking Evander's BEST season and discussing the upcoming MLS Cup final | Talk Timbers | December 4, 2024

Dec 5, 2024 | timbers.com | Portland Timbers

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin cover Evander's selection into the 2024 MLS Best XI, becoming the third player in club history to be included. They also breakdown a potential record sixth MLS Cup for the LA Galaxy or a first for New York Red Bulls in the upcoming MLS Cup on Saturday. Watch the 2024 MLS Cup presented by Audi on Dec. 7 and the Timbers in 2025 only on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app. 🖥️ MLS Season Pass: Click here for more details.
GM Ned Grabavoy discusses 2024 season and looks ahead to 2025 in Timbers 360 interview

Nov 26, 2024 | timbers.com | Portland Timbers

Ned Grabavoy sits down with Jake Zivin for an in-depth discussion around the club. Timbers 360 host and MLS Season Pass soccer announcer Jake Zivin sits down with Portland Timbers general manager Ned Grabavoy for an in-depth interview about the state of the club. Grabavoy addresses the disappointing end to the season but also adds perspective to many of the season's positives including the team's strong attack.
Former Timbers defender Zarek Valentin retires

Nov 12, 2024 | timbers.com | Portland Timbers |Brian Costello

A two-time winner of the Timbers Community MVP Award (2018, 2019), Valentin played four seasons in the Rose City (2016-2019) appearing in 92 regular-season matches and helped the team win 2018 Western Conference Final Earlier this fall, former Portland Timbers defender Zarek Valentin announced his retirement. Speaking in a video posted on his Instagram account, the 14-year veteran of Major League Soccer spoke about his career and provided advice to young players.
News around the league and Timbers offseason activity | Talk Timbers | November 7, 2024

Nov 7, 2024 | timbers.com | Portland Timbers

Judah Newby and Jake Zivin host Talk Timbers in the offseason as they continue covering the wild ongoing MLS Cup Playoffs, news around the league, and Timbers roster updates and international call ups. Follow the MLS postseason and the Timbers in 2025 only on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.
Finn Surman called up to New Zealand Men's National Team for November World Cup Qualifiers

Nov 5, 2024 | timbers.com | Portland Timbers

Surman to join senior men’s national team for Oceana qualifying matches against Vanuatu and Samoa PORTLAND, Ore. – Timbers defender Finn Surman has been called into the New Zealand Men’s National Team for a pair of Oceana World Cup qualifying matches in the November FIFA international period, New Zealand Football (NZF) announced today. Surman and New Zealand open the FIFA window against Vanuatu on Nov. 14 at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand, and close it against Samoa on Nov.