MLS Portland Timbers

Timbers Weekly Update

Published on June 28, 2012 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Portland Timbers News Release


Timbers close out month of June on the road against Colorado Rapids

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers close out their June schedule on Saturday as they visit the Colorado Rapids at Dick's Sporting Goods Park at 6 p.m. (Pacific). Saturday's match is the first of three matches in eight days for Portland.

The Timbers-Rapids matchup will be broadcast live on KPDX, the Portland Timbers Television Network in the Oregon markets of Bend (NTVZ/Central Oregon's CW), Eugene (KEVU/MyNetworkTV) and Medford (KFBI-TV/My48) and in Spanish on Estrella TV. A live radio broadcast will be available on 750 AM The Game and in Spanish on La Pantera 940 AM.

Over their last six matches, the Timbers' defense has allowed just four goals and has recorded two clean sheets, helping the club to a 2-1-3 record in that span. The Timbers (4-6-4, 16pts) hit the road for a second time in three games when they take on the Rapids (6-8-1, 19pts) on Saturday.

Portland, coming off a 2-1 victory over Cascadia-rival Seattle Sounders FC at JELD-WEN Field on June 24, faces a Colorado side looking to rebound from a 2-1 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes on June 20.

The Timbers embark on the first of two road trips this season to face the Rapids, as the two sides open a three-game, regular-season series. In 2011, Colorado won both matchups against Portland, including a 3-1 win in the season-opener at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 19. A goal in second-half stoppage time lifted the Rapids to a 1-0 win at JELD-WEN Field on June 11, 2011.

Following Saturday's match, the Timbers return home to play host to San Jose on Tuesday, July 3, and will then travel to take on Real Salt Lake on Saturday, July 7.

TIMBERS GAME NOTES vs. RAPIDS

- Saturday's match marks the third all-time MLS meeting between the Timbers and Rapids. The two clubs will face each other three times during the 2012 regular season.

- The Rapids are the lone MLS club in which the Timbers have played multiple times that the club has yet to earn a point against. Colorado leads the all-time series against Portland 2-0-0.

- Over the last six games, the Timbers defense has posted a 0.67 goals-against average, having conceded just four goals in that span.

- The Rapids had four different goal scorers - Omar Cummings, Jeff Larentowicz, Drew Moor and Jamie Smith - in the two matches against the Timbers in 2011.

The Timbers have scored the opening goal in three of their last four league games. The season series between Portland and Colorado continues in the Rose City on Friday, Aug. 31, and finishes Wednesday, Sept. 5, back in Colorado.

TEAM NEWS

Join the Timbers' official viewing party Saturday at On Deck Sports Bar & Grill

Fans are invited to join the Timbers' official viewing party on Saturday at On Deck Sports Bar & Grill in Portland, presented by ROOT SPORTS. Saturday's viewing party is open to fans of all ages and begins at 6 p.m.

On Deck Sports Bar & Grill, located at 910 Northwest 14th Avenue in Portland, is one of several local pubs and restaurants featured with the club's Pub Partner program. At the viewing party, fans can meet club mascot Timber Joey, play Budweiser Poolball and enter to win a 2012 team-autographed Rose City Red Timbers jersey. Food and drink specials will be available throughout the match.

Timbers, adidas team up to donate $25,000 for new futsal field in downtown Portland

On Thursday, Timbers President Merritt Paulson was joined by Portland City Commissioner Nick Fish and adidas America Director of Soccer Antonio Zea to present a check for a $25,000 grant to Hacienda Community Development Corporation for a new futsal field in Portland's Cully neighborhood and participated in the field's groundbreaking ceremony.

The Timbers, in partnership with the city of Portland and adidas, awarded the $25,000 grant to Hacienda Community Development Corporation through the club's field grant program, which helps fund soccer field projects in local communities.

Hacienda Community Development Corporation develops affordable housing and builds thriving communities in support of working Latino families and others in Oregon by promoting healthy living and economic advancement.

Portland Rain take on Issaquah on Friday in Portland; admission is free

With first place on the line, Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) and Timbers adidas Alliance club Portland Rain will play host Issaquah Soccer Club on Friday night at Lincoln High School in downtown Portland at 7 p.m.; admission is free.

The Rain currently sit atop the Northwest Division of the WPSL at 3-1-2 (11pts). Issaquah Soccer club is one spot below the Rain, at 3-1-1 (10 pts).

Timbers begin process of building U-18, U-16 academy teams

The Timbers begin the process of building their U-18 and U-16 Academy teams this weekend by playing host to an open tryout for youth players at Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District's Howard M. Terpenning Recreation Center in Beaverton, Ore. Click here for more information.

Following the open tryout, the Timbers will hold an invitational combine for select players Aug. 1-2; the Timbers Academy coaching staff will make final roster selections Friday, Aug. 3. The Timbers Academy teams begin play in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy this fall for the 2012-13 season.

The Timbers Academy teams open play in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, featuring a 10-month season, in September and will compete against other MLS academy teams as well as elite youth clubs in the Northwest Division. The Timbers will cover the participation expenses - team travel, operations, equipment - for each academy player for the season.

Timbers-inspired pizza now on sale at Papa Murphy's

Now available at Papa Murphy's stores in the Portland and Southwest Washington areas is the new Timbers-inspired creation, the Lumberjack Pizza. Created by Timbers fan Max Aguirre, the Lumberjack Pizza was chosen by a panel of judges, which included Timbers players Eric Alexander and Joe Bendik, from over 150 entries. Pick up a large for only $10 through Sept. 3.

The Lumberjack Pizza includes traditional Papa Murphy's Original Crust, along with traditional red sauce and mozzarella cheese. Toppings include salami, pepperoni, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts and green peppers. The pizza is finished with a blend of grated provolone and cheddar cheeses.

Fan voting for 2012 AT&T MLS All-Star Game ends July 2

Fan voting for the 2012 AT&T MLS All-Star Game ends Monday, July 2. The 2012 MLS All-Stars will take on England's Chelsea FC on July 25 at PPL Park in Chester, Pa., at 5:30 p.m. (Pacific ) on ESPN2.

The fan ballot, consisting of 114 MLS players selected by a panel of media members, features six Timbers players, including goalkeeper Troy Perkins, who ranks among league leaders in goalkeeper games played (13), goals-against average (1.10) and saves (39).

Fans can vote for their all-star selections online at MLSsoccer.com or by sending a player's last name via text message to 22442. Twitter voting runs this week until Friday evening. Click here for more on the MLS All-Star voting process and to cast a vote.

Step out of the office and onto the pitch: Register for the 2012 Portland Timbers Corporate Cup

The 2012 Portland Timbers Corporate Cup this summer brings Northwest corporations together for soccer and corporate networking, all while raising money for Timbers community pillar partner Portland YouthBuilders. Registration for the three-part event concludes June 30, click here to register.

Corporate teams will play matches against other corporate teams, as well as participate in a mix-and-mingle social event. The 2012 Timbers Corporate Cup final will be held at JELD-WEN Field on Aug. 18. Click here for more information.

TEAM MEDIA SOURCES

TV: "Timbers In 30"

The Timbers weekly television show, "Timbers In 30," features exclusive, inside access to the club and airs each Friday at 6:30 p.m. on KPTV Fox 12. Moved to a new, Friday night time slot this season, "Timbers In 30" will focus on inside access to the inner-workings and personalities of the club and provide detailed team and game analysis with in-studio appearances from Timbers players and coaches each week.

Previously aired shows and "Timbers In 30" features can be found at www.portlandtimbers.com .

Radio: "Talk Timbers"

The Timbers' weekly radio talk show, "Talk Timbers," presented by JELD-WEN Windows & Doors regularly airs each Tuesdays at 6 p.m. (Pacific) on 750 AM The Game. Hosted by John Strong, "Talk Timbers" features interviews with club officials, coaches, players and special guests. The show will provide team news and the latest information from around MLS during the 2012 season.

Fans can tune in to the show live on 750 AM The Game or listen online at www.750thegame.com . Available podcasts can be downloaded at www.portlandtimbers.com/timbers-podcast-network .

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