Soccer City, USA

A Word from Timber Jim, the Man with the Chainsaw

Approaching the 50th anniversary of the Portland Timbers’ first game, its original hype man reflects on his legacy.

02/18/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Soccer

Portland Soccer at a Crossroads for Timbers and Thorns Fans

As the scandals pile up and a sale looms for the once-heralded sports organization, what’s next for the fans who love the players and the game?

02/25/2023 By Sam Stites

Soccer

Portland’s 2021 MLS Cup Final, in Photos

Raindrops, tifo, a Chara sandwich, and heartbreak for the Timbers

12/21/2021 Photography by Alli Weseman

Soccer

Timbers Fall in Penalty Shootout as New York CIty FC Wins MLS Cup

A last-seconds goal from Felipe Mora sends the game to extra time, but New York City FC wins on penalties.

12/11/2021 By Margaret Seiler

Soccer

What Happens When Your City Hosts the MLS Cup

From Morrison Bridge lights to custom Voodoo Doughnuts, it’s beginning to look a lot like Timbers all over Portland.

12/09/2021 By Margaret Seiler

Soccer

Providence Park to Open at 80 Percent Capacity June 19

No masks required at Timbers and Thorns games when the new policy kicks in, but fans 16 and older must have proof of vaccination.

06/03/2021 By Margaret Seiler

Sports

Fans Set to Return to Outdoor Sporting Events at Limited Capacity in Oregon

The Portland Thorns’ April 9 game will be Oregon’s first live major sporting event with fans in the stands since the Blazers played on March 10, 2020.

03/17/2021 By Margaret Seiler

Soccer

Portland Timbers Face Orlando FC in Bubble Tournament Final

And after MLS is Back ends, the MLS is, um, back.

08/11/2020 By Margaret Seiler

Soccer

The Timbers 2019 Season Starts on Saturday and We Can’t Quite Believe It Either

Wasn’t MLS Cup just last week?

02/27/2019 By Marty Patail

Sports

The 2019 Timbers Jerseys Are Here—Now with 100% More Stripes

The team hasn't worn green stripes since the minor league days.

01/29/2019 By Marty Patail

Soccer

Cancel Your Weekend Plans: The Timbers Are Heading to the 2018 MLS Cup

On Saturday, December 8, the Timbers will face off against Atlanta United.

12/07/2018 By Marty Patail

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

Travel News

Five Reasons PDX Hearts Alaska Airlines

New nonstop routes, a seasonal lineup, and a power-packed merger: here’s why Alaska rules the Portland sky.

04/13/2017 By Regan Breeden

SOCCER

Portland Timbers Launch Emoji Pack for Your Phone

The 40 new emojis include the Cascadian flag, green smoke, and, of course, the 2015 MLS Cup championship star.

05/17/2016 By Marty Patail

TRAVEL / SPORTS

Going to See the Timbers in the MLS Cup? Here's Where to Eat, Drink, and Party in Columbus. (Yes, It's Possible.)

Ohio's capital is much more than a football (or futbol) town.

12/03/2015 By Peter Cottell

SPORTS

The Portland Timbers Are Going to the MLS Cup Final And It's Blowing Our Minds

A classic goal + a classic cup-hoisting celebration = classic GIFs of the best moment in Portland soccer history.

11/30/2015 By Zach Dundas & Marty Patail

SOCCER

We Could Watch Portland Timbers Goalscorer Dairon Asprilla Break the Laws of Physics All Day

A bending long-range laser proved the match-winner in the Timbers' critical playoff game last night.

11/23/2015 By Zach Dundas

MATCH PREVIEW

The Buzzsaw: Portland Timbers vs. Sporting Kansas City, Part Deux

Your weekly Portland Timbers recap, talking points, and water cooler stats

10/01/2015 By Mike Schwartz

MATCH PREVIEW

The Buzzsaw: Portland Timbers at Columbus Crew SC

Your weekly Portland Timbers recap, talking points, and water cooler stats

09/25/2015 By Mike Schwartz

SUMMER GUIDE

The Portland Timbers' Other Rivals

With the Cascadia Cup on the line, our hometown team looks beyond the Seattle Sounders to tackle their friendlier, Canadian rivals.

06/02/2013 By Marty Patail

Portland Monthly

Timbers Army

A Word from Timber Jim, the Man with the Chainsaw

Portland Soccer at a Crossroads for Timbers and Thorns Fans

Portland’s 2021 MLS Cup Final, in Photos

Timbers Fall in Penalty Shootout as New York CIty FC Wins MLS Cup

What Happens When Your City Hosts the MLS Cup

Providence Park to Open at 80 Percent Capacity June 19

Fans Set to Return to Outdoor Sporting Events at Limited Capacity in Oregon

Portland Timbers Face Orlando FC in Bubble Tournament Final

The Timbers 2019 Season Starts on Saturday and We Can’t Quite Believe It Either

The 2019 Timbers Jerseys Are Here—Now with 100% More Stripes

Cancel Your Weekend Plans: The Timbers Are Heading to the 2018 MLS Cup

The Timbers Are in the Playoffs, Baby!

Five Reasons PDX Hearts Alaska Airlines

Portland Timbers Launch Emoji Pack for Your Phone

Going to See the Timbers in the MLS Cup? Here's Where to Eat, Drink, and Party in Columbus. (Yes, It's Possible.)

The Portland Timbers Are Going to the MLS Cup Final And It's Blowing Our Minds

We Could Watch Portland Timbers Goalscorer Dairon Asprilla Break the Laws of Physics All Day

The Buzzsaw: Portland Timbers vs. Sporting Kansas City, Part Deux

The Buzzsaw: Portland Timbers at Columbus Crew SC

The Portland Timbers' Other Rivals