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MLS Portland Timbers

Timbers Weekly Update

August 23, 2011 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Portland Timbers News Release


PORTLAND, Ore. - Closing out their busiest month of the regular season, the Portland Timbers play host to Chivas USA on Wednesday at JELD-WEN Field at 8 p.m. (PT) before traveling to take on D.C. United on Saturday at RFK Stadium at 4:30 p.m. (PT). Portland faces its second straight two-game week.

Both Wednesday's and Saturday's match will be televised live throughout the Northwest region on ROOT SPORTS, with local radio broadcasts on 750 AM The Game and in Spanish on La Pantera 940 AM.

The Timbers (8-12-5, 29pts) enter the week just three points back of the 10th and final playoff position, which is currently held by the New York Red Bulls (6-6-14) with 32 points. Portland's opponents this week - Chivas USA and D.C. United - sit just ahead of the Timbers in the playoff race, locked at 31 points each.

Coming off a 2-1 win over Cascadia-rival Vancouver Whitecaps FC over the weekend, the Timbers have captured points from three of their last five games to remain in the chase for the postseason.

The Timbers and Chivas USA (7-8-10, 31pts) square off for a third time in 2011. After knocking Chivas USA out of U.S. Open Cup qualifying back in March, the Timbers sustained a 1-0 road loss in regular-season play to Chivas USA at The Home Depot Center on June 4. Wednesday's match is the final meeting in the regular-season series between the two clubs. On a three-match unbeaten streak, Chivas USA is 2-1-2 in its last five matches.

Portland closes out a stretch of five games in 14 days on Saturday against D.C. United (7-7-10, 31pts). The Timbers and D.C. United met previously this season on May 29 at JELD-WEN Field. With two goals in the second half, United snapped Portland's five-game, home-winning streak to open the season with a 3-2 win. Saturday's fixture is the third in a series of five straight road games against Eastern Conference clubs for the Timbers.

With seven league games during the month of August, the Timbers have a two-week break between Saturday's match against D.C. United and the club's following match on Saturday, Sept. 10, on the road against the Philadelphia Union at PPL Park.

Timbers to wear 'Rose City red' kits Saturday in nation's capitol

The Timbers' "Rose City red" kits make their second appearance away from JELD-WEN Field on Saturday when the Timbers wear their secondary strips against D.C. United. Saturday's match will mark the fourth time this season - home or away - in which the Timbers have worn their "Rose City" kits in regular-season play.

The "Rose City" jersey features a split design of two shades of red, separated by "Rose City" thorns repeated down the middle, and Alaska Airlines script across the chest. Highlights of the jersey include "Rose City" verbiage on the back of the neck and the Rose City logo prominently displayed opposite the team's primary crest on the front of the jersey.

Fans can purchase "Rose City" red kits, as well as other items in the "Rose City" apparel line, at the adidas Timbers Team Store at JELD-WEN Field in downtown Portland or online at shop.portlandtimbers.com.

Timbers unveil the two custom captain's armband contest winners

The Timbers today unveiled the designs of two fan-created, Timbers-branded captain's armbands to be worn by captain Jack Jewsbury for the rest of the 2011 season. The two new custom armbands - one to be worn with the primary green kits and one with the secondary "Rose City red" kits - were designed by fans Brent Diskin and Holly Duthie. The winning designs were submitted through a special contest held by the club.

The armband designed for the primary green kit will make its debut Wednesday as the Timbers take on Chivas USA. The armband that corresponds to the "Rose City red" kit will be worn on Saturday against D.C. United when the Timbers wear their secondary uniforms.

Rose & Thistle Pub to host official viewing party for Saturday's road match

Fans are invited to join the Timbers' official viewing party Saturday at the Rose & Thistle Pub in Portland to watch the club take on D.C. United at 4:30 p.m. (PT), presented by ROOT SPORTS and Budweiser. Saturday's viewing party is open to fans ages 21 and older.

The Rose & Thistle Pub, located at 2314 Northeast Broadway Street in Portland, is one of several local pubs and restaurants featured with the club's pub partner program in 2011.

Timbers sellout 13th consecutive regular-season home match at JELD-WEN Field

A capacity crowd of 18,627 was on hand to support the Timbers in their 2-1 victory over Cascadia-rival Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Aug. 20, marking the club's 13th straight sellout for a regular-season match at JELD-WEN Field. Through 13 league home games in their inaugural MLS season, the Timbers have drawn 242,151 total fans and have sold out each league home game.

Timbers to expand seating capacity for Sept. 16 and Oct. 14 games

The Timbers announced Tuesday that they will expand the seating capacity at JELD-WEN Field for two of their remaining regular-season MLS games in 2011. The team will open up seats in reserved sections 209-211 as well as seats in Timbers Army sections 201-208. The additional seats will raise the stadium's capacity to 20,323 for the game against the New England Revolution on Sept. 16 and the regular-season home finale against the Houston Dynamo on Oct. 14.

Over 10,000 fans watch Timbers Reserves earn 3-2 win over Whitecaps FC Reserves

In a thrilling comeback, the Portland Timbers Reserves scored twice in second-half stoppage time to claim a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps Reserves in front of 10,077 fans at JELD-WEN Field in MLS Reserve League action Aug. 21.

The crowd of over 10,000 fans was an MLS Reserve League season high in 2011 and pushed the Timbers Reserves' total home attendance to over 14,000 fans this season.

Now on a four-game unbeaten run in MLS Reserve League play, the Timbers Reserves (4-2-1, 13pts) have won three in a row and rank second in the West Division behind Seattle Sounders FC Reserves.

Portland's reserve squad will play its final two home matches of the MLS Reserve League regular season in September, playing host to the LA Galaxy Reserves on Sept. 2 and the Chivas USA Reserves on Sept. 27. Tickets are priced at $10 and are available for purchase at the JELD-WEN Field box office or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Enter to win the CenturyLink Ultimate FAN-tasy Sweepstakes

CenturyLink is offering Timbers fans the chance to win a Timbers VIP prize package with the CenturyLink Ultimate FAN-tasy Sweepstakes. To enter, complete a free CenturyLink account review through Sept. 25th and be eligible to win one of two grand prizes, featuring two KeyBank Club seats and VIP field passes, along with two scarves, for the Timbers' regular-season home finale against the Houston Dynamo on Friday, Oct. 14, at JELD-WEN Field. The first 100 fans to complete a CenturyLink account review will receive a Timbers gift.

Stop a local CenturyLink retail store for full details and rules of the sweepstakes. Link to your team in more ways than ever with CenturyLink's Broadband, Entertainment and Voice services.

JELD-WEN Field to play host to U.S. Women's National Team friendly against Canada

The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team returns to the field for the first time since the conclusion of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup to play a pair of friendly matches against Canada in September, including a matchup at JELD-WEN Field in Portland, Ore., on Thursday, Sept. 22, at 8 p.m. (PT) on ESPN2.

Tickets, starting at $22, are available for purchase through the JELD-WEN Field box office, local Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ussoccer.com or by phoning (800) 745-3000. Groups of 20 or more can obtain an order form at www.ussoccer.com or call (312) 528-1290. Ultimate Fan Tickets are also available exclusively through www.ussoccer.com.

The U.S. team will come together for the first time since its dramatic run at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany, where it captivated the country with an inspirational march to the final, coming tantalizingly close to winning the world championship before Japan scored a late overtime equalizer and then won the tournament in a penalty shootout.

The U.S. Women's National Team features former University of Portland standouts Stephanie Cox and Megan Rapinoe, while Canada's roster also includes two former Pilots in Christine Sinclair and Sophie Schmidt.

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.

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. Previous shows are available to view online at www.portlandtimbers.com.

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.

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