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Timbers Weekly Update

February 14, 2011 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Portland Timbers News Release


PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers kicked off their fourth week of preseason training camp Monday as the team continues its preparation for the upcoming Major League Soccer campaign. Later this week, the Timbers will open a nine-day preseason camp in Casa Grande, Ariz.

With two-a-day training sessions on the books for both Monday and Tuesday, the Timbers will have the day off Wednesday before traveling down to the Grand Canyon State on Thursday. While in Arizona, the Timbers will play a slate of preseason exhibitions, including two against MLS clubs.

The Timbers today announced that they have added a preseason game against the U.S. U-18 National Team on Saturday in addition to the game previously scheduled with the Houston Dynamo. Now with two games on the schedule, the Timbers will feature a split-squad look in those games.

The start of a new week brought with it a fresh face in camp, with 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft pick Taylor Mueller joining the training group Monday. After training with the Timbers in Ventura, Calif., non-roster players Spencer Thompson and Rodrigo Lopez re-joined the Timbers on Monday for training sessions at Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation in Beaverton, Ore.

Before departing for Casa Grande, Ariz., the Timbers' morning training session Tuesday at Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District's Howard M. Terpenning Recreation Complex in Beaverton will be open to the media. B-roll and photo ops start at 10 a.m. while the team conducts on-field activities. Coaches and players will be available to the media for interviews upon the conclusion of the session. The team's afternoon session is closed to media.

Deadline for "Paint the Plane" Contest Tuesday

The deadline for the Timbers and Alaska Airlines' "Paint the Plane" contest is Tuesday, Feb. 15. Fans who wish to submit any final artwork for the Boeing 737-700 Timbers-branded plane may do so via email at painttheplane@portlandtimbers.com. Fans may download the plane's design template at www.portlandtimbers.com/paint-plane-art-contest.

Featuring one artist's creation, a Timbers-branded plane will be revealed this season. All entries will be judged by both Alaska Airlines and Timbers representatives based on originality, creativity and the ability to express the club's brand.

The person with the winning design will receive two first-class tickets to Hawaii on Alaska Airlines, two club seats to the Timbers' inaugural home match on April 14, as well as a team-autographed Timbers jersey. Click here for additional details.

Talk Timbers airs Thursday on Sportsradio 95.5 The Game

The Timbers' weekly radio talk show, "Talk Timbers," airs this week on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. on Sportsradio 95.5 The Game. Featuring interviews with coaches, players, club officials and special guests, Talk Timbers is a prime source for Timbers news and information.

Fans can tune in to the show live on 95.5 The Game or listen online at www.955thegame.com.

2011 MLS schedule released

Last week, MLS unveiled the full 34-game regular-season schedule for the Timbers as the team kicks off its inaugural season in the League. The Timbers will play one home and one away match against each of the other 17 teams in the league. Portland kicks off the MLS campaign Saturday, March 19, on the road against the defending-MLS Cup champion Colorado Rapids. Click here for the club's entire 2011 regular-season schedule.

Timbers' Rose City FC kits, apparel now available

The Timbers' authentic and replica "Rose City FC" jerseys are now available for purchase at the Timbers Downtown Team Store and online at shop.portlandtimbers.com; the store is located at 519 SW 6th Ave. in Portland.

In addition to the red authentic and replica secondary jerseys, other Rose City FC items now available include adult and youth t-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, scarves, keychains, coffee mugs, pennants, decals, bumper stickers and temporary tattoos.

Fewer than 1,000 season tickets remain for inaugural MLS season

The Timbers have surpassed 11,000 season tickets for their inaugural MLS season in 2011. With the cap for season tickets set for 12,000, fewer than 1,000 season tickets remain for the upcoming campaign. The Timbers make their MLS home debut on Thursday, April 14, against the Chicago Fire in a newly renovated stadium; kickoff is set for 8 p.m.

Available season tickets start at $18 and can be purchased now by calling the Timbers ticket office at (503) 553-5555. Additional ticket information as well as an interactive Virtual Venue is available online at www.portlandtimbers.com.

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