MLS Portland Timbers

Timbers Weekly Update

Published on June 18, 2013 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Portland Timbers News Release


Timbers continue busy stretch with matches against LA, Colorado

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers face a second straight two-match week, playing against two Western Conference opponents. The Timbers travel to Southern California to take on the LA Galaxy on Wednesday at the StubHub Center at 7:30 p.m. (Pacific). Portland then plays host to the Colorado Rapids on Sunday in a nationally televised matchup at JELD-WEN Field on NBC Sports Network at 4 p.m. (Pacific).

Wednesday's match against the defending-MLS Cup champion Galaxy will be televised live on KPTV and in Spanish on EstrellaTV. Both fixtures this week will feature live radio broadcasts on 750 The Game and in Spanish on La Pantera 940 AM.

The Timbers (6-1-8, 26pts) enter the week in third place in the Western Conference, just two points back of conference-leader FC Dallas (28pts). Portland is on a 13-match unbeaten run - the longest unbeaten stretch in MLS this season - and is the only club in the league that is unbeaten away from home in 2013.

Portland takes to the road for the fourth time in its last five matches for Wednesday's matchup against LA. Through eight road matches, the Timbers feature the league's best road winning percentage (0.625) and have scored an MLS-best 14 goals away from home.

The Timbers and Galaxy (6-6-2, 20pts) meet for the first of three times during the regular season on Wednesday; the two clubs last met July 14, 2012, at JELD-WEN Field. LA holds the advantage in the all-time MLS series against Portland at 4-1-0. The Galaxy visit JELD-WEN Field for the remaining two matches in the season series on July 13 and Sept. 29.

The Timbers, who lead MLS in goal-scoring with 25 goals, return home for just their second regular-season home match during the month of June on Sunday. Portland has shut out each of its last five MLS opponents at JELD-WEN Field, recording a 480-minute home shutout streak.

Sunday marks the first of two visits by Colorado (5-5-5, 20pts) to the Rose City to play the Timbers. The two clubs played to a 2-2 draw on March 30 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park as Timbers midfielder Will Johnson recorded the first two-goal performance of his MLS career to help Portland overcome a two-goal deficit to earn a point on the road. The Timbers are 1-4-1 against the Rapids in the all-time MLS series, including a 1-1-0 record at JELD-WEN Field.

TEAM NEWS

Join the Timbers official viewing party Wednesday at Prost! Portland

Fans are invited to join the Timbers' official viewing party Wednesday at Prost! in Portland, presented by ROOT SPORTS . The viewing party for the match against the LA Galaxy is open to fans ages 21 and up, and food and drink specials will be offered throughout the match.

Fans at Prost!, located on 4237 N. Mississippi St., can enter to win a 2013 team-autographed Timbers jersey, Timbers tickets, Thorns FC tickets and other Timbers merchandise. Portland soccer fans will also have the chance to meet Portland Thorns FC players Nikki Washington and Mana Shim at the viewing party. Eligible season ticket holders can earn 15 Rose City Rewards points by attending the viewing party.

Six Timbers players on the fan-vote ballot for the 2013 MLS All-Star Game

Major League Soccer has launched fan voting for players for the 2013 AT&T MLS All-Star Game and six Timbers players - goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts, defender Michael Harrington, midfielders Diego Chara, Diego Valeri and Will Johnson and midfielder/forward Darlington Nagbe - are on the ballot.

A panel of media members nominated a total of 115 players to the fan ballot. Fans may vote online at MLSsoccer.com through July 2. Fans can also vote by sending a player's last name via text message to 22442. Twitter voting will occur June 20-21; details on Twitter voting will be released in the coming days. Click here to vote and to learn more about each of the voting mechanisms.

The 2013 AT&T MLS All-Star Game will take place July 31 at Sporting Park as the MLS All-Stars face Italian club AS Roma at 6 p.m. (Pacific) live on ESPN2 and UniMás.

Nagbe's turnaround goal against FC Dallas nominated for MLS Goal of the Week

The game-winning goal by forward/midfielder Darlington Nagbe against FC Dallas over the weekend has been nominated for MLS Goal of the Week for Week 16. Click here to watch all five nominees and to cast a vote before the poll closes Thursday night.

Nagbe's turnaround strike is his first Goal of the Week nomination this season. The Timbers have won MLS Goal of the Week six times in the first 15 weeks of the regular season.

Ricketts nominated for MLS Save of the Week in shutout against FC Dallas

Goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts made a season-high seven saves, matching the Timbers MLS record for saves in a single match, in the club's recent 1-0 win over FC Dallas. His save on a shot by FC Dallas' Jackson in the third minute of first-half stoppage time has been nominated for the MLS Save of the Week for Week 16.

Click here to watch all five nominees for MLS Save of the Week and to vote before the poll closes Thursday night. Ricketts has had seven saves this season nominated for MLS Save of the Week, winning the honor five times.

Timbers welcome back Nong's to JELD-WEN Field as featured PTFCA food cart Sunday

The Timbers welcome back Nong's Khao Man Gai, a member of the Portland Timbers Food Cart Alliance, as the featured food cart at JELD-WEN Field for Sunday's match against the Rapids at 4 p.m. (Pacific).

From the Soccer City Grill stand at JELD-WEN Field, Nong's will serve its signature chicken and rice dish with their ginger/soybean chili sauce, as well as fried chicken wings smothered in a sweet chili glaze.

Founded in 2012, the PTFCA is a free, cross-promotion program designed to highlight the Rose City's vibrant food cart culture. To learn more about the PTFCA, which is free to join, visit http://www.portlandtimbers.com/ptfca.

Timbers to face FC Dallas in the quarterfinal of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

The Timbers will travel to Frisco, Texas, to take on FC Dallas in the quarterfinal of the 2013 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, June 26, at FC Dallas Stadium at 6 p.m. (Pacific). Timbers flagship station 750 The Game will broadcast the match live, with a 30-minute pre- and post-game show.

The Timbers defeated the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the North American Soccer League 2-0 in the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup on June 12 at JELD-WEN Field to advance to the quarterfinal, which is the furthest the club has reached in its history in the tournament. Click here for a full recap of the fourth-round match against the Rowdies.

Win a chance to meet your favorite Timbers player

The Timbers have launched a new promotion, allowing fans to meet their favorite Timbers player. First, purchase any Timbers primary or secondary jersey (replica or authentic) between now and Monday, June 24, at the adidas Timbers Team Store or online at shop.portlandtimbers.com and get free customization of your favorite Timbers player's name and number. Purchasing fans will then be automatically entered to win a chance to meet that player at an upcoming Timbers training session.

Timbers to play host to Mexico's Monarcas Morelia, EPL's Norwich City FC in summer friendlies

The Timbers will play host to Mexican first-division club Monarcas Morelia on Wednesday, July 3 and English Premier League side Norwich City FC on Wednesday, July 24, in summer friendlies at JELD-WEN Field; kickoff for both matches is set for 8 p.m. (Pacific).

Single-game tickets for both matches start at $15 and are available for purchase at the JELD-WEN Field box office and online at www.portlandtimbers.com . Group tickets are also available by contacting the Timbers ticket office at (503) 553-5555 or ticketsales@portlandtimbers.com .

The exhibition against Monarcas will mark the Timbers' inaugural "Copa Verde." Click here for more on Monarcas and about Copa Verde.

Timbers, Thorns FC launch new online auction site to benefit Stand Together

The Timbers and Portland Thorns FC have launched a new online auction website, featuring autographed memorabilia, game-worn gear and one-of-a-kind game-day experiences, with proceeds benefitting the clubs' community outreach platform Stand Together and the Portland Timbers Community Fund. Click here to view the items currently up for bid.

Stand Together supports local nonprofit organizations focusing on youth programs related to sport, education, fitness and the environment. The Stand Together mission is to harness the power of sport to improve the lives of children and families in the region through targeted programs, deep partnerships and philanthropic giving and is supported in part by adidas, Alaska Airlines, JELD-WEN Windows & Doors, Burgerville, and PGE.

Tickets for CONCACAF Gold Cup on sale

Tickets for the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage doubleheader, featuring the United States, Belize, Costa Rica and Cuba men's national teams, on Tuesday, July 9, at JELD-WEN Field are on sale.

Gold Cup tickets, which will allow entry into both matches, start at $25 and are currently on sale through the JELD-WEN Field box office and online at www.JELD-WENField.com .

The Group C matchups at JELD-WEN Field will pit Costa Rica and Cuba at 5:30 p.m. (Pacific), and Belize against the United States at 8 p.m. (Pacific) at the historic, downtown Portland venue. Click here for more on the Gold Cup games at JELD-WEN Field.

Timbers invite fans to "˜Spread the Love'

The Timbers are inviting fans to nominate deserving people in the community to receive free match tickets through the club's "Spread the Love" campaign. Through special nominations by fans at www.SpreadtheLovePTFC.com and the work of 107 Timbers ambassadors, fans who have not attended a Timbers match are getting their first experiences at JELD-WEN Field. Fans will be selected prior to each home match throughout the season, and will receive a special "Spread the Love" welcome packet, which includes a custom scarf, tickets to a Timbers match, a Timbers Reserves match and a Portland Thorns FC match, all in a Timbers tote bag. Visit www.SpreadtheLovePTFC.com to learn more and to nominate a deserving fan today.

Timbers launch Rose City Rewards for club's season ticket holders

The Timbers have launched Rose City Rewards, a special program available to the club's season ticket holders through their Season Ticket Card. Now, season tickets holders can accrue points to achieve different rewards levels and be invited to participate in one-of-a-kind experiences, such as tours of the adidas Timbers Training Center and other exclusive Rose City Rewards events. Points can be gained by attending matches at JELD-WEN Field, watching away matches on the club's broadcast partners or by watching the club's weekly television show, "Timbers in 30," each Friday on KPTV FOX 12. Loyalty points can then be used to bid on exclusive items. Click here for more on Rose City Rewards.

To join the Timbers Season Ticket Waiting List, contact the Timbers ticket office at (503) 553-5555 or ticketsales@portlandtimbers.com .

TEAM MEDIA SOURCES

Television: "Timbers in 30"

This week's episode of "Timbers in 30" will air Friday at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific) on KPTV FOX 12.

Throughout the season, "Timbers in 30" will offer inside access to the inner-workings and personalities of the club and provided analysis with in-studio appearances from Timbers coaches and players. 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, airs every Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. (Pacific) on flagship station 750 The Game. "Talk Timbers," provides team and league news as well as interviews with Timbers coaches and players during the season, and will also feature regular updates on Portland Thorns FC.

Fans can submit questions, provide comments or simply follow the conversation on the show on Twitter with the hashtag #TalkTimbers.

Fans can tune in to the show live on 750 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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