MLS Portland Timbers

Timbers Weekly Update

Published on June 21, 2011 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Portland Timbers News Release


PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers travel to the Lone Star State for the first time this season as they take on 2010 Western Conference champion, FC Dallas, at Pizza Hut Park on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. (PT). Portland and Dallas conclude their regular-season series.

Saturday's match will be telecast live on KPTV FOX 12 and in Spanish on estrellaTV, with live local radio broadcasts on 750 AM The Game and La Pantera 940 AM.

The Timbers (5-6-3, 18pts) played Eastern Conference-leader New York Red Bulls to a 3-3 draw over the weekend to undo three straight losses. Looking for their first win away from JELD-WEN Field, the Timbers have recorded draws in two of their last four road games. The travel to Dallas marks the team's first road trip away from the West Coast since its venture to New England on April 2.

The Timbers and FC Dallas first met April 17 at JELD-WEN Field, with Portland coming out on top 3-2. The Timbers received goals from three different players, including former Dallas striker Kenny Cooper. In the final seven minutes of the match, FC Dallas tallied twice on goals by Brek Shea and David Ferreira to pull within a goal.

Winners of three of their last five games, FC Dallas (8-4-4, 26pts) enters the week ranked second in the Western Conference behind the LA Galaxy. A game-winning goal by Jackson Goncalves and two assists from Andrew Jacobson led FC Dallas to a 2-1 road win over Chivas USA in their last match June 19. Shea, who logged a goal and an assist against the Timbers in April, paces the team in scoring with six goals and three assists. FC Dallas ranked No. 2 on MLSsoccer.com's Power Rankings for Week 14.

Watch the Timbers take on FC Dallas at Dublin Pub in Portland

Fans are invited to join the Timbers' official viewing party Saturday to watch the club take on FC Dallas at Dublin Pub in Portland, presented by ROOT SPORTS and Budweiser, at 5:30 p.m. (PT). Saturday's viewing party is for fans 21 and older.

Dublin Pub, located at 6821 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy in Portland, is one of several local pubs and restaurants featured with the club's pub partner program in 2011. Fans will be able to watch the match on large projection screens and enter to win special giveaways, including tickets, autographed items and merchandise.

Purdy earns first cap for El Salvador in Gold Cup quarterfinal

Over the weekend, defender Steve Purdy made his first appearance with the El Salvador National Team, starting at right back against Panama in the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. El Salvador took Panama, the winner of Group C, to overtime and penalty kicks before falling in the shootout.

Purdy returned to Portland on Tuesday morning and will return to training with the Timbers on Thursday.

The United States takes on Panama in the semifinals on Wednesday in Houston. For the latest Gold Cup news and updates, visit www.MLSsoccer.com or www.goldcup.org.

2011 MLS All-Star voting continues; six Timbers on the ballot

The MLS All-Stars are set to face English Premier League champ Manchester United on Wednesday, July 27, at Red Bull Arena in the 2011 AT&T MLS All-Star Game. Fan voting has begun; six Timbers players - defenders Futty Danso and Rodney Wallace, midfielders Jack Jewsbury and Kalif Alhassan and forwards Kenny Cooper and Jorge Perlaza - are on the all-star ballot.

A fan vote through July 5 will determine the "First XI" All-Stars; vote online at www.MLSsoccer.com. To vote by text, send a player's last name to 22442; standard message and data rates apply. The player receiving the most text votes earns a "First XI" spot.

The "First XI" will be announced Sunday, July 10, likely on ESPN during halftime of the Timbers' matchup against Seattle Sounders FC. The final list of 32 All-Stars (4 goalkeepers, 8 defenders, 13 midfielders and 7 forwards) will be announced on MLSsoccer.com on July 25.

Timbers Reserves top San Jose Reserves 2-1 at JELD-WEN Field

A second-half goal by forward Eddie Johnson helped the Portland Timbers Reserves to a 2-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes Reserves in an MLS Reserve League match at JELD-WEN Field this afternoon.

After a scoreless first half, Johnson's strike broke the deadlock in the 64th minute off an assist from midfielder Sal Zizzo. San Jose leveled the score four minutes later on a 25-yard shot by defender Chris Leitch, but it was Earthquakes defender Brandon McDonald's own goal midway through the second half that lifted the Timbers to the 2-1 win.

Johnson scored his third goal in the last two Reserve League matches, while Zizzo logged his first assist to lead the Timbers Reserves to their second win of the MLS Reserve League campaign.

Tune in to 'Talk Timbers,' presented by JELD-WEN Windows & Doors, on The Game

The Timbers' radio talk show, "Talk Timbers," presented by JELD-WEN Windows & Doors, airs each Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. on 750 AM The Game. Featuring interviews with coaches, players, club officials and special guests, the show is a prime source for Timbers news and information.

Fans can tune in to the show live on 750 AM The Game or listen online at www.750thegame.com.

Visit Oregon Athletic Clubs and win an Ultimate Fan Package

Visit one of the three Oregon Athletic Clubs in the greater-Portland area during the month of June and you will be entered to win a premier match-day experience, complete with VIP field access and autograph session, KeyBank Club tickets, deluxe River Place Hotel accommodations, dinner at Three Degrees Waterfront Bar & Grill, pre- or post-game champagne and hors d 'oeuvres, Pointe Spa services and signed Timbers gear.

Winners will be announced at each location during a happy hour party on Thursday, June 30; some restrictions apply. Visit www.oregonathleticclubs.com for details.

Catch 'Timbers in 30' on KPTV FOX 12

The Timbers' TV show "Timbers in 30" is a highlight and recap show airing each Sunday on KPTV FOX 12 at 6 p.m. Featuring highlights of previous games, discussion, interviews, player features and more, "Timbers in 30" is the place to get all of the latest club news in 30 minutes. Watch this Sunday for the next chance to text in and win a variety of Timbers prizes, including a team-autographed soccer ball. Previous shows are available to view online at www.portlandtimbers.com.

Tickets for July exhibitions against Club América, West Brom and Independiente on sale

The Timbers play host to three international exhibition matches during the month of July against renowned clubs from different parts of the world. The Timbers will face famed Mexican side Club América on Thursday, July 7, English Premier League club West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday, July 20 and successful Argentine club Independiente on Tuesday, July 26, all at JELD-WEN Field.

Tickets for all three exhibitions matches are on sale now through the JELD-WEN Field box office, area Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000.

For additional ticket information relating to any of the three exhibitions, please contact the Timbers ticket office at (503) 553-5555 or visit www.portlandtimbers.com.

Timbers' home match with Sounders FC July 10 kicks off at 1 p.m.

A reminder that kickoff for the Timbers' home match against Seattle Sounders FC at JELD-WEN Field on Sunday, July 10, has been moved to 1 p.m. (PT).

The Cascadia derby will be televised live on ESPN, with local radio broadcasts on 750 AM The Game and in Spanish on La Pantera 940 AM.

Looking for Timbers season tickets? Join the 2012 season-ticket waitlist

Season tickets for the Timbers' inaugural MLS season in 2011 are sold out. Sign up today for the club's 2012 season ticket waiting list with a $50 per-seat refundable deposit to secure your spot in line. Being on the waitlist has its benefits. Aside from being one of the first in line to purchase season tickets when they become available, you'll have priority for additional mini-game plans released by the team during the 2011 season, access to special event pre-sale opportunities and access to the Fan Loyalty Program.

To secure your priority spot or for more information, call (503) 553-5555 or email ticketsales@portlandtimbers.com.

Do you know a Community MVP? Nominate them today

Know someone who is making a difference in your community? MLS and The Home Depot are teaming up to recognize 18 Community MVPs from around the league this season.

MLS fans throughout the league will have the opportunity to nominate themselves or other individuals who go above and beyond to make a difference in their community. One MLS W.O.R.K.S./The Home Depot Community MVP will be selected to represent each of the 18 MLS clubs through a contest ending Friday, June 24.

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