Sports

Soccer

Darlington Nagbe Is Leaving the Timbers—But We Will Always Have His Luscious Goals

The US international and fan fave departs for Atlanta. These are some of his greatest strikes.

12/13/2017 By Zach Dundas and Marty Patail

Mountain Time: Ski Cascadia

Beyond Hood: More Pacific Northwest Peaks to Ski

From Whistler to Shasta, head to Cascadia's other big hitters.

11/20/2017 By Ramona DeNies

Mount Hood Guide: Planks and Trays

Check Out These Oregon-Made Skis and Snowboards

Meet three homespun makers fighting the uphill battle against foreign, mass-produced gear.

11/20/2017 By Benjamin Tepler

Mount Hood Guide: Go for Gold

At Oregon’s Year-Round Ski Slope, You Can Shred Next to Olympians

As of summer 2017, Timberline is an official training site for US skiers and snowboarders.

11/20/2017 By Emma Mannheimer

Game On

A Swiss Sneaker Company Kicks Into Gear in Portland

On, a Zurich-based running shoe maker, aims to break into the local market.

11/20/2017 By Eleanor Van Buren

Soccer

The Portland Thorns Are the Biggest Women's Sports Franchise on Earth

But you already knew that, right?

11/20/2017 By Katelyn Best

Apparel

Noted Vegan Damian Lillard Releases a Glow-in-the-Dark Skating Rink Shoe

“When I was younger, we were skating all the time."

11/16/2017 By Marty Patail

Sports

The Rose City Rollers Need to Find a New Arena to Survive

Portland's beloved roller derby league probably has to move out of Oaks Park. The question is: where to?

11/02/2017 By Eleanor Van Buren

Soccer

The Timbers Are in the Playoffs, Baby!

The battle begins on Monday against the Houston Dynamo. Chris Rifer reports.

10/27/2017 By Chris Rifer

Crystal Balling

Portland Psychics Predict the Upcoming Trail Blazers Season

A light green rose is reaching up to its gold sun (and other prophecies).

10/16/2017 By Marty Patail

Soccer

The Portland Thorns Are Thiiiiiiissss Close to a Championship

They’re already the biggest women’s soccer team in the world.

10/12/2017 By Katelyn Best

Fit City

Take a Class with Oregon’s First Female Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt

Here’s how you can train (for free!) with world champion Amanda Diggins, and what to know before you go.

09/29/2017 By Tuck Woodstock

Book Events

Is Portland the Center of the Women’s Soccer Universe?

Yes, according to a new book by retired pro soccer player Gwendolyn Oxenham. She’ll be at Powell’s with Thorns midfielder Allie Long on September 29.

09/21/2017 By Katelyn Best

Soccer

The Timbers Just Signed a New Goalkeeper and He's 5 Years Old

North Portland's Derrick Tellez just signed to a one-game contract for this Sunday's match against Orlando SC.

09/20/2017 By Marty Patail

Architecture

Under Armour Finally Unveils Its New Portland HQ

Thanks to the East Coast sportswear giant, our city's iconic YMCA is empty no more.

09/14/2017 By Eleanor Van Buren

Kids' Lit

When He's Not Saving Goals, Timbers Player Jeff Attinella Writes Children's Books

The goalkeeper has four kids' books under his belt already, and he's finding fans.

08/09/2017 By Anyi Wong-Lifton

Sports

Meet the Portland Coach Breaking Down Barriers on the Soccer Pitch

Best known for his viral coming-out video, Kaig Lightner reaches out to kids from low-income families and welcomes LGBTQ players—and his coaching extends beyond the field.

07/10/2017 By Tuck Woodstock

History

40 Years Ago, Pelé Played His Last Game—Ever—in Portland

In 1977, the Brazilian soccer star bowed out in the Rose City.

07/10/2017 By Marty Patail

Q&A

Portland Thorns Goalkeeper Nadine Angerer on Her Adopted Hometown

"I wouldn’t have said I could imagine living in the US, but I could imagine living in Portland."

06/30/2017 By Katelyn Best

Local Lens

Time Slip: Photographing Drag Races at Portland International Raceway

Once a week at PIR, a passion for speed keeps a whole scene on track.

06/12/2017 Photography by William Anthony

Portland Monthly

Sports

Darlington Nagbe Is Leaving the Timbers—But We Will Always Have His Luscious Goals

Beyond Hood: More Pacific Northwest Peaks to Ski

Check Out These Oregon-Made Skis and Snowboards

At Oregon’s Year-Round Ski Slope, You Can Shred Next to Olympians

A Swiss Sneaker Company Kicks Into Gear in Portland

The Portland Thorns Are the Biggest Women's Sports Franchise on Earth

Noted Vegan Damian Lillard Releases a Glow-in-the-Dark Skating Rink Shoe

The Rose City Rollers Need to Find a New Arena to Survive

The Timbers Are in the Playoffs, Baby!

Portland Psychics Predict the Upcoming Trail Blazers Season

Popular Content

Where to Watch the World Cup in Portland

How I Fell for the Portland Fire

Portland’s Essential Annual Bike Rides and Events

The Portland Fire Is Back, and More Big Moments in Local Sports History

The Fire’s Return Fans the Flames of Portland Women’s Basketball Culture

A Word from Timber Jim, the Man with the Chainsaw

The Portland Thorns Are Thiiiiiiissss Close to a Championship

Take a Class with Oregon’s First Female Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt

Is Portland the Center of the Women’s Soccer Universe?

The Timbers Just Signed a New Goalkeeper and He's 5 Years Old

Under Armour Finally Unveils Its New Portland HQ

When He's Not Saving Goals, Timbers Player Jeff Attinella Writes Children's Books

Meet the Portland Coach Breaking Down Barriers on the Soccer Pitch

40 Years Ago, Pelé Played His Last Game—Ever—in Portland

Portland Thorns Goalkeeper Nadine Angerer on Her Adopted Hometown

Time Slip: Photographing Drag Races at Portland International Raceway

Latest Issue

Mountain Magic