Independent Coverage of the Portland Timbers
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Timbers in the Desert: Julie and John Shockley on Preseason, Supporter Family, and Falling for Portland
Julie and John Shockley’s Timbers story started the way many great supporter stories do: with one match at Providence Park. In 2012, while still living in Northern California, they came to Portland to visit Julie’s brother and took in their first Timbers match. The opponent was the Chicago Fire. The seats were not in the…
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From the Stands to the Center Circle: Brett Davidson Shares a Unique Timbers Matchday Experience
Every Timbers supporter knows the feeling. You walk into Providence Park. The seats start filling in. The Timbers Army is getting louder. The scarves are ready. Kickoff is close. There is that familiar buzz in the air where the whole stadium feels like it is holding its breath for just a second before the match…
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The Story Behind a Timber Jim Patch, Patch Patrol, and Preserving Timbers Supporter Culture
On this episode of Timbers Tally, I sat down with returning guest Jeff Sutton to talk about one of the most unique corners of Timbers culture: patches. Jeff shares how he first fell in love with the Timbers after attending a 2013 match against Seattle, how Eugene’s Echo Squadron helped him stay connected from outside…
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How Timbers Fans Of Reddit Keep Game Day Spirit Alive from Afar
When the Portland Timbers take the pitch at Providence Park, the roar of the Timbers Army is unmistakable. But for many supporters, matchday means finding ways to channel that same passion from miles away. A recent thread on r/Timbers posed a simple question: “When you can’t make it to the stadium, how do you keep…
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Day 1 Season Ticket Holder Hector West on the Timbers Tally Podcast
Hector West was gracious enough to spend some time chatting on the pod this week. He has been a season ticket holder since the team joined MLS in 2011 and shares his traditions, favorite moments, and preferred Taqueria. If you are part of the best supporters group in football and want to share your stories…
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Timbers Prepare For Pivotal Transfer Window
The international window was intended to be a time for the Timbers to rest and finish the 2025 season strong, aiming for one of the top spots in the Western Conference going into the postseason. Three injury announcements during that time for wide-attacking players create a huge short-term problem for Portland. Jonathan Rodriguez is out…
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Timbers Tally 2025 Episode 1: Jeff Sutton
The Portland Timbers are just over the halfway point in their 2025 MLS season, and a new podcast is giving voice to the passion and perspective of their supporters. The Timbers Tally Podcast has launched, and host Andrew Janderson interviews Jeff Sutton, a rabid Timbers supporter who shares his journey to finding the Timbers and…
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Five SWOCC Men’s Soccer Players Celebrate Graduation Day
As the 2025 commencement ceremony took place at Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC), five SWOCC men’s soccer team members traded their cleats for caps and gowns, walking across the stage to complete at least part of their student-athlete journey. Their path is not unique, with about 45,000 men’s soccer players competing at various colleges nationwide.…
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Behind The Timbers Roar: How Public Records Reveal the Taxpayer Investment in Providence Park
When fans chant and drums echo through Providence Park, it is easy to get swept up in the excitement of a Portland Timbers match. However, behind the scenes, every goal and gravity-defying save is a story of a public-private partnership that reshaped an aging stadium into a state-of-the-art venue, thanks partly to taxpayer dollars and…
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Timbers Tally: 3/15/2025
Timbers Tally They went on the road, and they took a step backward. Following a big victory against Austin FC, the Timbers went to Nashville. They played a match they never really seemed to be in. Slow starts to the season did not stop Portland in their three trips to the MLS Cup, but it…
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