FSN to Deliver Seven Timbers Games in 2009

Published on March 5, 2009 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Portland Timbers News Release


PORTLAND, Ore. - FSN and the Portland Timbers today announced the team's television schedule for the 2009 season, which includes a package of seven Timbers soccer games televised throughout FSN's five-state territory. The Timbers will officially kick off this year's FSN schedule when they play host to the Carolina RailHawks on April 30 at 7 p.m.

The seven-game schedule continues a multi-year agreement announced in 2008 between FSN and PGE Park to broadcast Timbers games exclusively throughout the Northwest. This season marks the second consecutive season that Timbers fans can look forward to watching their team on FSN. Highlights of this year's television schedule include matchups against the Montreal Impact on June 4, a visit from the Puerto Rico Islanders on July 23 and a battle against the Cleveland City Stars on September 13, all available live on FSN.

2009 Portland Timbers on FSN (all games originating from PGE Park)

April 30 - vs. Carolina (7 p.m.)

June 4 - vs. Montreal (7 p.m.)

June 28 - vs. Montreal (5 p.m.)

July 23 - vs. Puerto Rico (7 p.m.)

Aug. 22 - vs. Miami FC (7:30 p.m.)

Sept. 13 - vs. Cleveland (5 p.m.)

Sept. 17 - vs. Cleveland (7:30 p.m.)



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