MLS Portland Timbers

Timbers Weekly Update

Published on May 7, 2013 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Portland Timbers News Release


Timbers open two-game week at FC Dallas on Wednesday

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers, on a seven-match unbeaten streak, open a two-game week Wednesday on the road as they face Western Conference leader FC Dallas at FC Dallas Stadium at 6 p.m. (Pacific). The Timbers then return home to play host to Chivas USA at JELD-WEN Field on Sunday at 2 p.m. (Pacific).

Wednesday's match will be televised on ROOT SPORTS, while Sunday's fixture will be featured on KPTV. Both matches will feature live radio broadcasts on 750 The Game and in Spanish on La Pantera 940AM.

Portland (3-1-5, 14pts) extended its MLS club-record unbeaten run to seven games last week with a scoreless draw against the New England Revolution; it was the club's third shutout in the last five games. The Timbers enter the week tied with the LA Galaxy and Real Salt Lake in second place in the Western Conference.

The Timbers head out on the road for a third time in four games for Wednesday's matchup against FC Dallas. The Timbers are unbeaten on the road this season and own an overall road unbeaten streak of five games dating back to the 2012 campaign. Portland is the only MLS club without a road loss this season and is tied for the best road winning percentage (.625) in the league. With seven goals scored on the road, the Timbers rank among league leaders in goal-scoring away from home.

The Timbers and FC Dallas (6-1-2, 20pts) enter Wednesday on individual seven-match unbeaten runs; the two clubs are tied for the longest unbeaten string in MLS this season. The two sides rank among league leaders in goal scoring. The Timbers defeated FC Dallas in their very first meeting on April 17, 2011, at JELD-WEN Field, but the Hoops have earned either a win or a draw in each of the last four meetings to take a lead in the all-time MLS series between the teams. FC Dallas is off to a 5-0-0 start at home this season, where they have allowed just two goals.

On Sunday, the Timbers welcome Chivas USA (3-4-2, 11pts) to JELD-WEN Field for the lone time during the 2013 regular season. The Timbers have shut out each of their last three opponents at JELD-WEN Field, posting a run of 300 consecutive minutes at home without allowing a goal. Chivas USA has lost three of their last four games and recently suffered a 4-0 defeat at Sporting Kansas City on May 5. The Timbers are 1-4-0 in the all-time MLS series against Chivas USA, recording a 1-0 win on Aug. 24, 2011, at JELD-WEN Field. Portland will visit Chivas USA twice over the final seven matches of the regular season on Sept. 14 and Oct. 26 at The Home Depot Center.

TEAM NEWS

Timbers viewing party for FC Dallas away match is at On Deck Sports Bar & Grill

Fans are invited to join the Timbers viewing party Wednesday at On Deck Sports Bar & Grill, presented by ROOT SPORTS, to watch the Timbers take on FC Dallas at 6 p.m. (Pacific). F ood and drink specials will be offered throughout the match.

Fans at On Deck, located at 910 NW 14th Ave. in Portland, will have the opportunity to enter to win a 2013 team autographed jersey, tickets to an upcoming Timbers match or a ROOT SPORTS gift basket as well as play Budweiser Poolball and meet Timbers mascot Timber Joey.

Donovan Ricketts receives third consecutive MLS Save of the Week nomination

Timbers goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts has been nominated for MLS Save of the Week for a third straight week, with his diving save in the 84th minute against the New England Revolution up for MLS Save of the Week for Week 10.

Ricketts, the winner of MLS Save of the Week in Weeks 2, 5, 8 and 9, made a diving stop on a driven shot by Revolution forward Saer Sene late in the match to preserve the Timbers' third shutout of the season and the 35th clean sheet of his MLS career.

Timbers named MLS WORKS Humanitarian of the Month

The Timbers have been awarded the MLS WORKS Humanitarian of the Month, it was announced today. The club was recognized for its efforts alongside Make-A-Wish© Oregon in granting the wish of local child Atticus for his youth team to play against the Timbers. The Timbers become the first club to be named MLS WORKS Humanitarian of the Month, an honor traditionally awarded to individual players.

The Green Machine took the field at JELD-WEN Field on May 1 in a special match against the Timbers. In front of more than 3,000 Timbers faithful - converted for a day to support a special wish made possible by the club, the Timbers Army and Make-A-Wish© Oregon - eight-year-old Atticus Lane-Dupre, diagnosed with kidney cancer, netted four goals, including the game-winner in the waning moments of the match, to power The Green Machine to a 10-9 victory.

Timbers acquire defender Pa Modou Kah

The Timbers have signed defender Pa Modou Kah for the remainder of the 2013 season. He will be added to the roster pending the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 visa. Per MLS and club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Kah, 32, joins the Timbers after playing the last two seasons with clubs in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Kah has also featured for top clubs in Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands during his career. He won a title with Norway's V=E5lerenga in 2002 and played in nearly 200 league matches over seven seasons (2004-11) at Dutch side Roda JC. On the international level, Kah has 10 caps with the Norway National Team.

Timbers to play English club Norwich City FC in friendly July 24 at JELD-WEN Field

The Timbers will play host to English club Norwich City FC in an international exhibition on Wednesday, July 24, at JELD-WEN Field at 8 p.m. (Pacific). Norwich City will visit the Rose City during its preseason tour to the United States.

Nicknamed "the Canaries," Norwich City is nearing completion of the 2012-13 English Premier League season - the club's 100th competitive season. More than a century old, Norwich City was originally formed in 1902 and has played a total of 21 seasons in England's top flight since 1972. The club was a founding member of the Premier League, and finished third in the league's inaugural season in 1992-93.

Norwich City visits Portland during a three-stop, preseason tour along the West Coast, which will begin in California, where the club will play an exhibition in Sacramento on July 18 and a friendly against the San Jose Earthquakes on July 20. For more information on Norwich City, click here .

Timbers to play host to Mexico's Monarcas Morelia in friendly July 3

The Timbers will play host to Mexican first-division club Monarcas Morelia in an international friendly Wednesday, July 3, at JELD-WEN Field at 8 p.m. (Pacific) in the Timbers' inaugural "Copa Verde." Click here for more on Monarcas and about Copa Verde.

Tickets, starting at $15, are available for purchase through the JELD-WEN Field box office and online at www.portlandtimbers.com .

In "Copa Verde" (Green Cup), the Timbers have established a new annual friendly competition in which the club will face a first-division side from Mexico. Copa Verde signifies the sustainability of the Timbers' local outreach programs and initiatives through "Somos Timbers," an outreach platform focused on Hispanic youth development, education and health in the greater-Portland area. A portion of the proceeds from Copa Verde benefit the Mexican Consulate of Portland's IME Becas program and scholarships.

Timbers invite fans to "˜Spread the Love'

The Timbers are inviting fans to nominate deserving people in the community to receive free match tickets through the club's "Spread the Love" campaign. Through special nominations by fans at www.SpreadtheLovePTFC.com and the work of 107 Timbers ambassadors, fans who have not attended a Timbers match are getting their first experiences at JELD-WEN Field. Fans will be selected prior to each home match throughout the season, and will receive a special "Spread the Love" welcome packet, which includes a custom scarf, tickets to a Timbers match, a Timbers Reserves match and a Portland Thorns FC match, all in a Timbers tote bag. Visit www.SpreadtheLovePTFC.com to learn more and to nominate a deserving fan today.

Timbers launch Rose City Rewards for club's season ticket holders

The Timbers have launched Rose City Rewards, a special program available to the club's season ticket holders through their Season Ticket Card. Now, season tickets holders can accrue points to achieve different rewards levels and be invited to participate in one-of-a-kind experiences, such as tours of the adidas Timbers Training Center and other exclusive Rose City Rewards events. Points can be gained by attending matches at JELD-WEN Field, watching away matches on the club's broadcast partners or by watching the club's weekly television show, "Timbers in 30," each Friday on KPTV FOX 12. Loyalty points can then be used to bid on exclusive items.

To join the Timbers Season Ticket Waiting List, contact the Timbers ticket office at (503) 553-5555 or ticketsales@portlandtimbers.com .

TEAM MEDIA SOURCES

Television: "Timbers in 30"

This week's episode of "Timbers in 30" will air Friday at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific) on KPTV FOX 12, and will have Timbers broadcaster John Strong in studio to review the FC Dallas match and preview the weekend's contest against Chivas USA.

Throughout the season, "Timbers in 30" will offer inside access to the inner-workings and personalities of the club and provided analysis with in-studio appearances from Timbers coaches and players. Previously aired shows and "Timbers in 30" features can be found at www.portlandtimbers.com .

Radio: "Talk Timbers"

The Timbers' weekly radio talk show, "Talk Timbers," presented by JELD-WEN Windows & Doors, airs every Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. (Pacific) on flagship station 750 The Game. "Talk Timbers," provides team and league news as well as interviews with Timbers coaches and players during the season, and will also feature regular updates on Portland Thorns FC.

Fans can submit questions, provide comments or simply follow the conversation on the show on Twitter with the hashtag #TalkTimbers.

Fans can tune in to the show live on 750 The Game or listen online at www.750thegame.com . Available podcasts can be downloaded at www.portlandtimbers.com/timbers-podcast-network .

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