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March 12, 2015 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
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Timbers square off against defending MLS Cup-champion LA Galaxy Sunday at Providence Park

PORTLAND, Ore. - Following a hard-fought, scoreless draw against Real Salt Lake to open the 2015 season presented by Simple, the Portland Timbers play host to defending MLS Cup-champion LA Galaxy at Providence Park on Sunday at 4 p.m. (Pacific). The match, presented by JELD-WEN Windows & Doors, will be broadcast live nationally on FOX Sports 1 with local radio broadcasts on 750/102.9 The Game (KXTG) and in Spanish on La GranD 1150 AM (KGDD).

Portland (0-0-1, 1pt) enters the match with a Timbers MLS-club-record streak of 394 minutes without conceding a goal, dating back to the final three matches of the 2014 regular-season schedule. Including 2014, the Timbers have registered four straight shutouts, finishing last season with clean sheets against San Jose (Oct. 8), Real Salt Lake (Oct. 17) and on the road at FC Dallas (Oct. 25) before recording a shutout in a scoreless draw against Real Salt Lake in the 2015 season opener on March 7. The Timbers haven't conceded a goal at Providence Park in MLS regular-season play since Sept. 7, 2014, a span of 365 consecutive minutes.

In the opener of the 2015 season presented by Simple, the Timbers attempted 18 shots, including six on goal, in a shutout against Real Salt Lake on March 7. Portland extended its unbeaten streak in home-opening matches to five games (2-0-3) since 2011.

The Timbers are unbeaten in three straight home games against the LA Galaxy in regular-season play, including two wins and a draw since July 13, 2013. Despite a 3-1 defeat in their most recent meeting at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., on Aug. 2, 2014, Portland has conceded defeat to the Galaxy just once in the last six regular-season matches between the two teams.

The Galaxy (1-0-0, 3pts) enter Sunday's match following a season-opening, 2-0 win over the Chicago Fire on March 6 at the StubHub Center. Forwards Jose Villarreal and Robbie Keane both tallied goals in the second half as the 2014 MLS Cup champions opened their title defense with a clean sheet.

Following Sunday's match, the Timbers take to the road for the first time in 2015, traveling to face Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, March 21, at Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kan.; kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. (Pacific). The match against Sporting Kansas City will be broadcast live on ROOT SPORTS with a local radio broadcast on 750/102.9 The Game and in Spanish on LaGranD 1150 AM.

TEAM NEWS

Timbers, Stand Together announce 'Fields For All' partnership with Operation Pitch Invasion

The Timbers have formed a partnership with Operation Pitch Invasion (OPI) on a field-building project, Fields For All. The partnership is a collaboration between OPI and the Timbers' Stand Together community initiative with sponsors adidas, JELD-WEN Windows & Doors, KeyBank, Providence Health & Services and Ross Electric joining to help build youth soccer fields and futsal courts each year in the greater Portland area.

Fields For All aims to identify "recreation deserts" - that is, communities underserved by recreational activities for kids - and fill them with safe, healthy and high-quality playing surfaces. Its work will focus on areas with open community access and neighborhood support. In addition, the project will target locations in close proximity to schools, youth clubs and recreation centers, providing ongoing programming to support organized and structured play for local area youth.

Kicking off the first of two Fields For All projects is Snake Field at Vance Park in Gresham's Rockwood neighborhood in 2015. Slated for construction in 2016, King's Court at King Elementary School is set to be the second of Fields For All's first two projects.

Nong's Khao Man Gai to be featured food cart Sunday at Providence Park

As part of the match-day experience at Providence Park, fans can enjoy food from some of Portland's most popular food carts through the Portland Timbers Food Cart Alliance (PTFCA). Featured on Sunday at Providence Park will be Nong's Khao Man Gai.

Founded in 2012, the PTFCA is a program designed to highlight the Rose City's vibrant food-cart culture. In addition to Nong's Khao Man Gai, 808 Grinds and Big-Ass Sandwiches also will be featured at Providence Park in 2015 at both Timbers and Portland Thorns FC home games. To learn more about PTFCA, visit www.timbers.com/ptfca-members.

Portland Sports, Business and Social Leaders Help Positive Coaching Alliance Launch Local Chapter

Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) - a national non-profit developing "Better Athletes, Better People" by providing all youth and high school athletes a positive, character-building youth sports experience - is establishing a PCA-Portland chapter with major financial support from the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns FC, Portland Trail Blazers, Eid Passport, Inc. and the King-Guffey Family Foundation.

PCA-Portland - which soon will be led by a local Chapter board including Timbers President of Business Operations Mike Golub and Trail Blazers President and CEO Chris McGowan - will impact youth and high school sports in the area through educational resources, such as workshops, online courses, books and e-communications for coaches, sports parents, student-athletes and administrators.

T2 to play the University of Portland in preseason match on March 22

T2 will play the University of Portland in a preseason match on Sunday, March 22, at Merlo Field; kickoff is set for 7 p.m. (Pacific), it was announced this week.

Presented by Providence Health & Services and the University of Portland, tickets are $10 for reserved stadium chairs, $8 for reserved bench back seats or $5 for general admission, while $2 of every ticket purchased supports Providence's sports screening and health education programs for youth in the community. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased through the Pilot box office by calling (503) 943-7525 or online at ticketmaster.com.

T2 play host to fellow USL expansion side Real Monarchs SLC in the team's inaugural home opener of the 2015 USL season at Merlo Field on Sunday, March 29, at 6 p.m. (Pacific).

T2 single-game tickets now on sale

Single-game tickets for the inaugural USL season for T2 at Merlo Field are now on sale to the public.

Fans are be able to purchase tickets, starting at $10, for the team's regular-season home matches, by calling (888) 736-6849 and online here. In addition, fans also are able to purchase tickets at the Providence Park box office. The Providence Park box office is open Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Group opportunities for T2 matches are available by contacting the ticket office at (503) 553-5555 or ticketsales@timbers.com. T2 season tickets, starting at $8 per game, are available at www.timbers2.com or by calling (503) 553-5555, with limited spots still available in the 1975 Trust.

Timbers U-16 Academy team drawn into Group D in 2014-15 Generation adidas Cup Premier Division

The Timbers U-16 Academy team was drawn into Group D in the 2014-15 Generation adidas Cup Premier Division along with MLS Academy sides representing the Colorado Rapids, New England Revolution and Colombian club Independiente Medellin, it was announced today as Major League Soccer unveiled the full schedule and group pairings for the prestigious week-long tournament in Frisco, Texas.

Portland (12-5-5, 41pts in league play) begins group play on Sunday, March 29, at 10 a.m. (Pacific) against Independiente Medellin. Continuing play in Group D, the Timbers U-16s face the New England Revolution on Monday, March 30, at 8 a.m. (Pacific) and Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, April 1, at 10 a.m. (Pacific). Each of the four group winners from the Premier Division advances to the semifinals, with the tournament concluding on April 4.

All group pairings and schedules in the Champions Division and Premier Division can be found here.

Academy Update: Timbers Academy teams square off against rival Seattle this weekend

The Timbers Academy sides square off against Pacific Northwest-rival Seattle Sounders FC Academy on Sunday, March 15, on the road at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash.

Coming off a 3-2 win over the San Juan Soccer Club U-18s on March 8, the Timbers U-18s (5-15-2, 17pts) face the Sounders FC U-18s on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. (Pacific). Reid Baez, Davis Chimento and Peter Prescott all scored goals in the win against San Juan Soccer Club.

The Timbers U-16s (12-5-5, 41pts) are currently in second place in the Northwest Division standings and take on the third-place Sounders FC U-16s (10-7-5, 35pts) on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. (Pacific). The Timbers U-16s defeated the Sounders FC U-16s 3-2 on Nov. 1, 2014, in their first meeting of the 2014-15 U.S. Soccer Development Academy season.

Timbers, AC Portland return 50/50 raffle, fundraiser for a third season in 2015

A resounding success in its first two years, the Timbers, Portland Thorns FC and AC Portland have teamed with Pointstreak 5050 to once again bring the 50/50 raffle to fans at Providence Park.

At all Timbers and Thorns FC home games in 2015, fans will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets from the time gates open until the 60th minute, and jackpot totals will be displayed in real time on the scoreboard and at the AC Portland 50/50 kiosk located near Gate 4. One winning ticket will be selected and announced at the 70th minute of the match, with the winner taking home half of the event's net proceeds. The remaining proceeds benefit AC Portland and the Portland Timbers Community Fund.

Be part of the 2015 KeyBank LTFC

All Timbers and Thorns FC fans 12-years-old or younger are encouraged to be part of the 2015 KeyBank LTFC. A $30 membership gets you an exclusive 2015 KeyBank LTFC Timbers/Thorns scarf, four free Thorns FC flex tickets, four T2 flex tickets, four general admission tickets to the T2 match against Sacramento Republic on Sept. 12 at Providence Park, an invitation to exclusive KeyBank LTFC team training and autograph session and other great benefits.

TEAM MEDIA SOURCES

Television: "Timbers in 30"

Throughout the season, "Timbers in 30", hosted by Jake Zivin and Ross Smith, will offer inside access to the club and provide analysis with in-studio appearances from Timbers coaches and players. Previously aired shows and "Timbers in 30" features can be found at www.timbers.com.

"Timbers in 30" airs Fridays at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific) on KPTV FOX 12.

Radio: "Talk Timbers"

The Timbers' weekly radio talk show, "Talk Timbers," presented by JELD-WEN Windows & Doors, airs every Wednesday evening beginning at 6 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.timbers.com/timbers-podcast-network.

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