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May 7, 2015 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Portland Timbers News Release


Timbers kick off three-game road swing Saturday against Montreal Impact

PORTLAND, Ore. - Kicking off a three-game road swing, the Portland Timbers travel to square off against the Montreal Impact at Stade Saputo in Montreal on Saturday; kickoff is set for 1 p.m. (Pacific). Saturday's match will be carried live on ROOT SPORTS with a local radio broadcast on 750/102.9 The Game and in Spanish on La GranD 93.5 FM.

Portland (2-3-4, 10pts) and Montreal (0-2-2, 2pts) meet for just the fourth time in the all-time MLS series on Saturday, but the history between the two clubs dates back to the second-division era in 2001. During the USL second-division era from 2001 to 2010, the Timbers and Impact squared off against each other 15 times with Portland earning an 8-4-3 overall record against their Canadian opponents. In seven road meetings, the Timbers registered a 4-1-2 record. Overall, Portland outscored Montreal 16-8 before making the jump to Major League Soccer in 2011. In MLS, the Timbers tallied their first road win against Montreal in 2014, earning a 3-2 win at Stade Saputo as midfielder Diego Valeri netted the game-winning goal in the 82nd minute. Portland is 1-2-0 all-time against the Impact in MLS since 2012.

The Timbers will look to continue their recent road success on Saturday against Montreal. Since 2013, Portland's 12 road losses (11-12-15) rank as the fewest in MLS during the last two-plus seasons. Additionally, Portland is 4-2-2 when playing matches in the Eastern Time Zone since 2013, including a 1-0 win against New York City FC on April 19 at Yankee Stadium.

Defensively, Portland has conceded just one goal in its last three matches, while surrendering just eight goals in nine regular-season matches and compiling 0.89 goals-against average, which ranks as the fourth-lowest in MLS entering the week.

Portland enters Saturday's match after recording their fourth shutout of the season in a scoreless draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC, finishing with a passing accuracy above 80 percent (86) for the fourth straight game. In the match, midfielder Diego Valeri made his 2015 season debut for the Timbers, playing 38 minutes in his first competitive action since recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee sustained in the last match of the 2014 season on Oct. 25, 2014.

Montreal (0-2-2, 2pts) comes into Saturday's match following a 1-0 win over Toronto FC in the first leg of the semifinal round of the 2015 Amway Canadian Championship on Wednesday at Stade Saputo. The Impact have not played an MLS regular-season match since April 11 in a 3-0 loss against the Houston Dynamo. Outside of MLS play, head coach Frank Klopas' side reached the finals of the 2014-15 CONCACAF Champions League tournament, beating Mexican side Pachuca and Costa Rica's Alajuelense on away goals in the quarterfinals and semifinals, respectively. In the final, Montreal lost the two-legged series 5-3 on aggregate to Mexican side Club América.

Following Saturday's match, the Timbers continue on the road to take on the Houston Dynamo on Saturday, May 16, at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston; kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. (Pacific). The match against the Dynamo will be broadcast live on KPTV FOX 12 with a local radio broadcast on 750/102.9 The Game and in Spanish on LaGranD 95.3 FM.

TEAM NEWS

Timbers, T2, Thorns FC team up with local partners to present fourth-annual Stand Together Week June 8-14

With the help of local community partners and the city of Portland, the Portland Timbers, T2 and Portland Thorns FC will present their fourth-annual Stand Together Week from June 8-14. The comprehensive, week-long community initiative supports dozens of nonprofit projects and volunteer opportunities across the city.

Stand Together Week, with the help of Hands On Greater Portland, will consist of upwards of 35 volunteer projects, benefitting more than 30 organizations focused on youth and the environment across the Portland metro area. Fans are invited to volunteer and team up with mascot Timber Joey, select Timbers, T2 and Thorns FC players and club staff on the various projects.

Supported by Presenting Partners adidas, Alaska Airlines, Coca-Cola, Cricket Wireless, Daimler Trucks North America, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, KPTV FOX 12, Providence Health Plan, Simple, and University of Portland, Stand Together Week kicks off Monday, June 8, helping the Portland Police Bureau's Sunshine Division sort food for local families in need. Each project will engage fans and community members and have a meaningful impact on the community. The volunteer opportunities affiliated with Stand Together Week, named after the Timbers' community outreach platform, Stand Together, range from outdoor park/garden maintenance to construction projects and assisting in special youth and community initiatives. A complete schedule of activities and events is listed below.

Since 2012, Stand Together Week participants donated 7,012 hours of service at more than 100 events benefitting youth and the environment in the greater-Portland area. Nonprofits served include PlayWorks!, Growing Gardens, AC Portland and the Community Cycling Center, among many others.

To sign up as a volunteer for one of the Stand Together Week projects or for more information on the overall initiative, please visit www.timbers.com/standtogetherweek.

Join the Timbers official viewing party Saturday at Irishtown Bar & Grill

Fans are invited to attend the club's official viewing party to watch Saturday's matchup against Montreal Impact at Irishtown Bar & Grill in Vancouver (11600 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, Wash.); kickoff for the game is 1 p.m. (Pacific). Saturday's viewing party is open to fans age 21 and older. There, you can watch the match with other Timbers supporters and Timber Joey, enter to win prizes and earn Rose City Rewards points.

There are more than 20 official Timbers pub partners across the greater-Portland area. Click here for a full list of Timbers Pub Partners.

T2 face Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Sand Creek Stadium Saturday

T2 travel to take on Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Sand Creek Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Saturday, May 9; kickoff is set for 6 p.m. (Pacific). Saturday's road match will be available live online via a high-definition web stream at www.timbers2.com

In their last match, T2 (3-3-1, 10 pts) sustained a 2-0 loss to Orange County Blues FC on May 3 at Providence Park. T2 are 1-2-1 on the road this season, last earning a 2-0 win at Arizona United SC on April 25.

Following Saturday's match, T2 remain on the road to take on Real Monarchs SLC at Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday, May 16; kickoff is set for 6 p.m. (Pacific). The match at Real Monarch SLC will be carried on a live, high-definition web stream on www.timbers2.com.

Academy Update: Timbers U-16s draw closer to postseason berth with weekend split

The Timbers U-16 Academy side moved closer to securing a berth in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy Playoffs for the first time with a 4-0 win over Juventus Sport Club on May 2. The Timbers U-16s followed that with a hard-fought, 1-0 loss against San Jose Earthquakes U-16s on May 3.

The Timbers U-16s (15-7-5, 50pts) scored two goals in each half as Jose Perez (McMinnville, Ore.) and Carlos Anguiano (Salem, Ore.) tallied in the first half. Blake Bodily (Eagle, Idaho) netted a second-half brace with goals in the 78th and 79th minutes for the win. Portland is in second-place in the Northwest Division with five regular-season matches remaining.

The Timbers U-18s (6-19-2, 20pts) defeated Juventus Sport Club 2-1 on May 2 as forward Peter Prescott (Vancouver, Wash.) tallied the game-winning goal off a bicycle kick in the 48th minute. Giovanni Rivera (Hood River, Ore.) scored the game-tying goal for Portland in the 41st minute. In their second match of the weekend, the Timbers U-18s lost 3-1 against the San Jose Earthquakes U-18s on May 3. Rivera scored his second goal of the weekend for the Timbers U-18s with a goal in the 35th minute against San Jose.

The Timbers Academy teams continue league play in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy when they face Crossfire Premier at the adidas Timbers Training Facility on Saturday, May 9; the Timbers U-18s kick off at 1 p.m. (Pacific), with the U-16s following at 3:30 p.m.

Villegas, U.S. U-15 National Team win 12th Tournament Delle Nazioni

Recently, the U.S. Under-15 Boys' National Team defeated Austria 3-2 to win the 12th Tournament Delle Nazioni in Gradisca D'lsonzo, Italy. Timbers U-16 Academy midfielder Adrian Villegas (Hood River, Ore.) helped guide the U-15 BNT to the title win, entering the match in the 67th minute. Villegas featured for the U-15 BNT throughout the tournament, appearing in all five matches (2 starts) for the team. During the tournament, Villegas tallied three assists in a dominating 6-2 win over Croatia and scored one of the penalty-kick goals that helped the U.S. U-15 BNT defeat Italy 5-4 on PKs following a scoreless draw in the semifinals.

Lowe named to U.S. Under-17 National Team training camp roster

Portland Timbers Academy midfielder Terrell Lowe was named to the 20-player roster for the U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team's first domestic training camp of 2015 in East Hanover, N.J., it was announced last week.

Under the direction of head coach Richie Williams, the training camp will run from May 2-11 and marks the first time the team will gather in a full-time capacity since it competed at the 2015 CONCACAF U-17 Championship in Honduras earlier this year. The U-17 MNT finished CONCACAF qualifying with a 3-1-2 record to secure a spot in the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile.

Lowe, 16, has appeared in 22 games (all starts) for the Timbers U-16s during the 2014-15 U.S. Soccer Development Academy season, helping Portland to a 14-6-5 (47pts) overall record with seven matches remaining on the regular-season schedule. The Pocatello, Idaho, native has registered two goals so far this season, while this marks his first call-up to U-17 MNT camp. Lowe participated in the U.S. U-14 Boys' National Team identification camp in 2011.

Timbers U-23s announce first players for 2015 season

The Portland Timbers U-23s today announced the first five players for the upcoming 2015 Premier Development League (PDL) season. The Timbers U-23s begin their seventh season in the PDL on Thursday, May 14, against Lane United FC in a Providence Health & Fitness Day match at Providence Park; kickoff is set for 11 a.m. (Pacific).

Under the direction of head coach Jim Rilatt, the Timbers U-23s have added midfielders Romilio Hernandez (University of Louisville) and James Moberg (University of Washington), goalkeeper Collin Partee (Utah Valley University), and University of Virginia defender Sheldon Sullivan and midfielder Todd Wharton. Sullivan and Wharton both play for the University of Virginia, which won the 2014 NCAA National Championship.

Be part of the 2015 KeyBank LTFC

All Timbers and Thorns FC fans 12-years-old or younger are encouraged to be part of the 2015 KeyBank LTFC. A $30 membership gets you an exclusive 2015 KeyBank LTFC Timbers/Thorns scarf, four free Thorns FC flex tickets, four T2 flex tickets, four general admission tickets to the T2 match against Sacramento Republic on Sept. 12 at Providence Park, an invitation to exclusive KeyBank LTFC team training and autograph session and other great benefits.

TEAM MEDIA SOURCES

Television: "Timbers in 30"

Throughout the season, "Timbers in 30", presented by Oregon Lottery and hosted by Jake Zivin, Ross Smith and Samantha Yarock, will offer inside access to the club and provide analysis with in-studio appearances from Timbers coaches and players. Previously aired shows and "Timbers in 30" features can be found at www.timbers.com.

"Timbers in 30" airs Fridays at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific) on KPTV FOX

Radio: "Talk Timbers"

The Timbers' weekly radio talk show, "Talk Timbers," presented by JELD-WEN Windows & Doors, airs every Wednesday evening beginning at 6 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.timbers.com/timbers-podcast-network.

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