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TIMBERS USL FIRST DIVISION NEWS
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MARCH 11, 2010
Timbers down Seattle 1-0, Nimo loaned to Timbers for another season
The Timbers were in a rainy Seattle on Thursday night, taking part in the first "Community Shield" match there, and they will be bringing the trophy home as a late first half goal by Gabriel Obatola on a tap-in from a George Josten cross would hold up under intense pressure in the second half. With the win, the Timbers now have three straight shutout wins to start the 2010 preseason.
The Timbers also announced today that midfielder Alex Nimo has been loaned from Real Salt Lake for the season, his second season with the Timbers.
MARCH 10, 2010
Timbers in week 2 of preseason, play in Seattle Thursday night
The Timbers are in the second week of training camp, with most of the signed players in camp, with the exception of forward Mandjou Keita, forward Takayuki Suzuki, midfielder Johan Claesson, and goalkeeper Adin Brown (injured). The Timbers will travel north tomorrow to play Seattle in their inaugural "Community Shield" match to benefit local charities. At least four busses full of Timbers supporters will be heading north as well, as the Timbers will visit Qwest Field for the first time since 2008, when the Timbers drew 0-0 with the former Seattle USL team.
MARCH 6, 2010
Timbers top Oregon State 2-0 in pre-season scrimmage
The Portland Timbers played their second scrimmage of the season tonight in Corvallis against the Oregon State Beavers, and the result was another 2-0 win, as Doug DeMartin scored his third goal of the preseason off an assist from George Josten in about the 24th minute, while Rodrigo Lopez added the second on a penalty kick just before the final whistle. The PK was set up by a foul on Gabriel Obatola (see below), who saw his first action for the Timbers, with the nickname "OJ" on his jersey. Midfielder Israel Sesay (who played for Cleveland last year) was also in the match in the first half at wide right midfield, and also had his name on his jersey.
MARCH 4, 2010
Nigerian striker on his way to Portland?
According to an article (linked below) from Singapore, 22-year old Nigerian Striker Gabriel Obatola is on his way to Portland, with a 2-year Timbers contract. Obatola had been playing in the Singapore S-League until recently but was let go because of a work visa issue. He's scored 63 goals in four seasons in the S-League for Gombak United.
FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Timbers add three more
Three more players were announced as signed today, as forward Doug DeMartin, midfielder Derek Gaudet and goalkeeper Matt Pyzdrowski have all been added to the roster for the 2010 season. DeMartin played his college soccer at Michigan State University and was second-round pick of the Kansas City Wizards in the 2009. He also scored both goals in the scrimmage at the University of Portland last week.
Gaudet is a member of the Canadian U-23 National Team and made his professional debut for MLS's Toronto FC in 2008. Pyzdrowski recently finished his collegiate career at Marquette University and was selected as Marquette’s MVP following his senior season in 2009.
The Timbers now have 22 players signed for the 2010 season.
| 02/26/10: Timbers add three more to 2010 roster (Timbers website) |
| 02/26/10: Q&A with new defender Quavas Kirk (Timbers website) |
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FEBRUARY 25, 2010
Scot Thompson returning for 2010
The Timbers today announced that defender Scot Thompson, the longest tenured current Timbers player, will return for the 2010 season. The Timbers fan-favorite will be returning for his seventh season, and will also be a community ambassador for the team. The Timbers now have 19 players signed for the 2010 season.
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
Timbers debut 2010 kits, new shirt sponsor
In nine previous years, the USL Timbers have only had two kit sponsors: OregonLive (2001-2004) and Toyota (2005-2009). Starting in 2010, the Timbers will have SolarWorld as their uniform sponsors, as the Timbers announced that the Germany-based company will be on the front of the shirt for the 2010 season. SolarWorld was on the Timbers U23 kits in 2009.
FEBRUARY 23, 2010
Goalkeeper Adin Brown announced as latest Timbers signing
The Timbers added more experience to their 2010 roster as goalkeeper Adin Brown joins the team. Brown most recently played 69 games with Norway's Aalesund FK from 2005 to 2009 before injuries ended his career there. Brown is currently recovering from foot surgery earlier this month, and is expected to be available by June.
Brown played five seasons in Major League Soccer with Colorado, Tampa Bay, and New England, and also has US National Team experience for the U23 and senior National Team squads.
FEBRUARY 22, 2010
Timbers announce more pre-season matches, tour to Costa Rica
Lots of preseason news from the Timbers today, as they announce the full training camp will be starting on March 1. The Timbers also announced that they will be travelling Costa Rica for four days from March 12-15, including a preseason exhibition against top-flight club Puntarenas FC on Saturday, March 13. They will also be travelling to Bremerton, Washington from March 30-April 3, and will train for five days there and play the Pumas in a preseason exhibition on Saturday, April 3, at Bremerton Memorial Stadium.
The full preseason schedule has been updated in the schedule column on the right side of this page.
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
Timbers add another defender, announce 95.5 The Game radio coverage for home and away
The Timbers added another defender for the 2010 season, as Ian Joy was announced as the latest signee. Joy has played eight seasons in Europe and two with Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer. He mostly recently played for FC Ingolstadt 04 in Germany.
It was also announced that all home and away matches this year, plus likely a few of the exhibitions, will be covered live on 95.5 The Game, with a few matches possibly going to their sister stations, 750 KXL or Freedom 970 later in the season.
FEBRUARY 17, 2010
Timbers top Pilots 2-0 in exhibition for Mercy Corps and Haiti tonight
The Timbers travelled to the bluff tonight to take on the University of Portland Pilots in a benefit match for Mercy Corps. The roster was almost completely made up of trialists, with only Jason McLaughlin, Rodrigo Lopez, and Josh Cameron seeing action from the 2009 Timbers squad. New signee James Marcelin from Haiti also saw some second half action.
But it was trialists Doug DeMartin who would provide all the scoring, with goals in the 62nd and 64th minute for the 2-0 Timbers win.
Remember you can still donate to Mercy Corps at this page I set up with Mercy Corps information
MARCH 8, 2010
KPTV goes one-on-one with Merritt Paulson
A nice video interview with Timbers owner Merritt Paulson has been posted at the KPTV website. Merritt talks about Portland, the Beavers, Gavin, and of course the coming MLS team and the associated renovations at PGE Park.
MARCH 1, 2010
MLS Timbers hire Mike Golub as Chief Operating Officer
The Timbers made a major announcement today for their MLS staff, as Mike Golub was announced as the Chief Operating Officer for the MLS franchise. Golub will oversee all business operations for the Timbers, having been a consultant for the MLS Timbers for the past year, and having previously worked for Nike, the Trail Blazers and Vulcan Sports and Entertainment.
FEBRUARY 8, 2010
Q&A with Gavin Wilkinson
Timbers coach Gavin Wilkinson, who will move to the Technical Director position for the MLS Timbers next year, answers some questions on the Timbers MLS website.
FEBRUARY 3, 2010
Finally!!
Final hurdle crossed as City Council approves stadium funding
Nearly a year after the Timbers were anounced as MLS's 18th team, and nearly a year of negotiating the details, the final approval for funding for renovations to PGE Park [b]finally[/b] passed today, on a 4-1 vote (Amanda Fritz cemented her no vote nearly a year ago), which means the Timbers [b]will[/b] be an expansion team in Major League Soccer starting in March, 2011!
JANUARY 18, 2010
Gavin Wilkinson named Technical Director for MLS team
The Timbers announced today that General Manager and Coach Gavin Wilkinson will server as Technical Director for the Timbers MLS franchise when they begin play in 2011. Gavin is the only person who has been with the Timbers USL franchise each year since they began play in 2001, and as the coach for the past three seasons, has lead the team to the semifinals twice, to the Commissioner's Cup last year, and has 37-22-29 record as head coach.
MARCH 10, 2010
U23's to hold tryout on March 27
The Timbers U23 team will be holding a tryout Saturday, March 27 at Gresham High School, open to all players 17 years of age or older. For details click the link below:
FEBRUARY 2, 2010
2010 Timbers U23 schedule announced
The USL announced the 2010 PDL schedule today, with the Timbers U23 opening their season on Saturday, May 15, as they play host to the Washington Crossfire at PGE Park. The Timbers opponents in the Northwest Division this year will be:
Abbotsford Mariners
Kitsap Pumas
Portland Timbers U23
Spokane Spiders
Tacoma Tide
Vancouver Whitecaps Residency
Victoria Highlanders
Washington Crossfire
Yakima Reds
JANUARY 14, 2010
Collen Warner selected by Real Salt Lake
Timbers U23 foward Collen Warner was taken today in the MLS SuperDraft by MLS champion Real Salt Lake in the first round. Warner had two goals in six matches for the U23's in their inaugural season in the Premier Development League.
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| 2009 roster |
Ivan Becerra (D)
Will not return
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Josh Cameron (M)
Signed for 2010
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Johan Claesson (M)
Signed for 2010
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Steve Cronin (GK)
Signed for 2010
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Mamadou Danso (D)
Signed for 2010
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Cameron Dunn (D)
Will not return
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Brian Farber (M)
Signed for 2010
Kevin Forrest (F)
Will not return
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David Hayes (D)
Retired
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Shaun Higgins (M)
Will not return
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Antou Jallow (F)
Will not return
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George Josten (F)
Signed for 2010
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Stephen Keel (D)
Signed for 2010
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Mandjou Keita (F)
Signed for 2010
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Cameron Knowles (D)
Signed for 2010 (inactive)
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Rodrigo Lopez (M)
Signed for 2010
Jason McLaughlin (F)
Back in camp
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Tony McManus (M)
Signed for 2010
Alex Nimo (M)
On loan from Real Salt Lake
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Takuro Nishimura (D)
Sold to Baltimore
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Tom Poltl (M)
Will not return
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Ryan Pore (M)
Signed for 2010
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Keith Savage (M)
Signed for 2010
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Takayuki Suzuki (F)
Signed for 2010
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Scot Thompson (D)
Signed for 2010
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Brian Visser (GK)
Will not return
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| New players for 2010 |
Adin Brown (GK)
Aalesund FK
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Doug DeMartin (F)
Michigan Bucks
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Derek Gaudet (M)
Halifax Dunbrack SC
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Quavas Kirk (D)
Minnesota Thunder
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Ian Joy (D)
FC Ingolstadt 04
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James Marcelin (M)
Puerto Rico Islanders
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Matt Pyzdrowski (GK)
Marquette University
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Ross Smith (D)
Ebbsfleet United F.C.
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| In camp |
Gabriel Obatola (F)
Gombak United
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Israel Sesay (M)
Cleveland City Stars
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TIMBERS USL FIRST DIVISION NEWS
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| 03/12/10: We're Going To Win The Everything (The Woodwork) |
| 03/12/10: Welcome Back Alex Nimo! (Dropping Timber) |
| 03/12/10: Timbers Shine in Rain Soaked Victory, Beat Sounders 1 - 0 (Dropping Timber) |
| 03/12/10: Q&A: Catching up with George Josten (Timbers website) |
| 03/12/10: Sigi: Our play was much better than in Vancouver (Prost Amerika Soccer) |
| 03/11/10: Brown, Joy Take Portland Route Back (Soccer365) |
| 03/11/10: Portland Timbers 1, Seattle Sounders 0: Defense shines in preseason victory over MLS team (OregonLive) |
| 03/11/10: Timbers defeat MLS' Sounders FC 1-0 in preseason (Timbers website) |
| 03/11/10: Smash and Gab! (Prost Amerika Soccer) |
| 03/11/10: Timbers acquire Alex Nimo on loan from Salt Lake (Timbers website) |
| 03/10/10: Timbers, Sounders FC meet in preseason tilt Thursday (Timbers website) |
| 03/10/10: Seattle Preview with the Timberse (Dropping Timber) |
| 03/10/10: Timbers, Sounders To Renew Rivalry In Exhibition (KPTV Website) |
| 03/10/10: MLS Preview: Seattle Sounders Prepare for Portland Timbers Game (The Bleacher Report) |
| 03/10/10: Portland Timbers' preseason opener against Seattle Sounders gets players' adrenaline flowing (OregonLive) |
| 03/10/10: Northwest rivals to meet in preseason match (USA Today) |
| 03/10/10: Radio Sounders with Shawn Levy: Part 2 (Caution Contains Adult Language) (Prost Amerika Soccer) |
| 03/12/10: No Really, Quavas Kirk is Very Tall (The Woodwork) |
| 03/09/10: Cascadia Derby Preview Show with Timbers Army ‘Padrone’ Shawn Levy (Part 1) (Prost Amerika Soccer) |
| 03/09/10: Insider: Get to know forward Doug DeMartin (Timbers website) |
| 03/09/10: Timbers add three more preseason games to schedule (Timbers website) |
| 03/08/10: Preseason notes: Timbers open Week 2 of preseason (Timbers website) |
| 03/06/10: SoccerCityUSA.com photo gallery with video of the PK |
| 03/05/10: Preseason Spotlight: The Battle for the Starting XI (The Woodwork) |
| 03/04/10: Preseason notes: Timbers prepare for first test Saturday (Timbers website) |
| 03/04/10: Embraced by MLS (The Electric New Paper, Singapore) |
| 03/04/10: Singapore's loss... (Jakarta Casual) |
| 03/03/10: USL: What Happened? (The Woodwork) |
| 02/27/10: Here we go, here we go, here we go (The Woodwork) |
| 02/26/10: Timbers add three more to 2010 roster (Timbers website) |
| 02/26/10: Q&A with new defender Quavas Kirk (Timbers website) |
| 02/25/10: Timbers' Thompson returns for 2010 with dual role (Timbers website) |
| 02/25/10: SCOT is Back!! (OregonLive Timbers Blog) |
| 02/24/10: Timbers form landmark partnership with SolarWorld (Timbers website) |
| 02/24/10: Order your new 2010 Timbers kit today (Timbers website) |
| 02/25/10: Updates from the world of the Timbers! (OregonLive Timbers Blog) |
| 02/22/10: Timbers open preseason training camp March 1 (Timbers website) |
| 02/19/10: Timbers team up with 95.5 The Game, KXL in 2010 (Timbers website) |
| 02/19/10: A crisp start to the Timbers season (OregonLive Timbers Blog) |
| 02/19/10: PGE Park Stadium Renovation Pictures (Dropping Timber) |
| 02/19/10: Portland Timbers Roundup (Dave Knows Portland) |
| 02/18/10: Timbers add defender Ian Joy for 2010 (Timbers website) |
| 02/17/10: 2/17 vs. UP photo gallery |
| 02/17/10: Timbers, Pilots raise nearly $8,000 for Haiti relief (Timbers website) |
| 02/16/10: Beavers, Timbers seek Portland's best talent (Timbers website) |
| 02/16/10: Camp notes: Sunshine, scrimmages set tone for Day 2 (Timbers website) |
| 02/15/10: Timbers sign central defender Ross Smith for 2010 (Timbers website) |
| 02/15/10: Timbers Bits - Timbers vs. UP Pilots (Dropping Timber) |
| 02/11/10: Timbers sign Haitian midfielder James Marcelin (Timbers website) |
| 02/11/10: Haiti earthquake close at hand for Timbers' James Marcelin (OregonLive) |
| 02/11/10: Portland Timbers' new midfielder: From Haiti to Portland (OregonLive) |
| 02/08/10: USSF Division II schedule set for 2010 (USL Website) |
| 02/08/10: Timbers, Pilots team up for charity match to benefit Haiti (Timbers website) |
| 02/08/10: Timbers to face MLS' Seattle, San Jose in preseason (Timbers website) |
| 02/08/10: Timbers release 2010 regular-season schedule (Timbers website) |
| 02/08/10: Timbers first team finally has a schedule!! (OregonLive Timbers Blog) |
| 02/08/10: PGE Park Renovations Latest Pictures (Dropping Timber) |
| 01/30/10: 1/30/10 Tryout photos |
| 01/23/10: 1/23/10 Tryout photos |
| 01/29/10: Timbers invite-only combine sets the stage for prospects (Timbers website) |
| 01/29/10: The 2010 Roster - Say HELLO to Quavas! (Dropping Timber) |
| 01/29/10: My Portland Timbers Tryout by Doug Zanger (PDX.fm) |
| 01/28/10: Timbers ready for invite-only combine this weekend (Timbers website) |
| 01/28/10: Notebook: Former Timbers begin MLS preseason camps (Timbers website) |
| 01/25/10: Sights and sounds from the Timbers' Open Tryouts (Timbers website) |
| 01/19/10: Gregor announces retirement (USL Website) |
| 01/15/10: Wilkinson earns FieldTurf Coach of the Year (Timbers website) |
| 01/07/10: Is there light on the horizon? It appears so! (OregonLive Timbers Blog) |
| 01/07/10: Dispute settled, Portland Timbers will play in 2010 (OregonLive) |
| 01/07/10: US Soccer Federation To Oversee Combined NASL/USL League (Goal.com) |
| 01/04/10: Dispute between soccer leagues leaves Portland Timbers in limbo (OregonLive) |
| 12/30/09: The USSF Makes a Decision (OregonLive Timbers Blog) |
| 12/29/09: While the Dispute Plays On, the Timbers Move Forward (OregonLive Timbers Blog) |
| 12/22/09: Timbers News - So Why Does This Dispute Matter? (OregonLive Timbers Blog) |
| 12/10/09: Scouting trip takes Wilkinson to Costa Rica (Timbers website) |
| 12/07/09: Timbers sign defender Quavas Kirk for 2010 (Timbers website) |
| 11/21/09: Timbers President Merritt Paulson earns USL honors (Timbers website) |
| 11/11/09: Timbers loan Keita to top-flight club in India (Timbers website) |
| 10/28/09: Former Timber Paul Conway to join USL Hall of Fame (Timbers website) |
| 10/15/09: Wilkinson receives USL-1 Coach of the Year honors (Timbers website) |
| 10/13/09: Wilkinson to return as general manager, head coach (Timbers website) |
| 10/12/09: Timbers honored for philanthropy (Timbers website) |
| 10/09/09: Timbers' Cronin loaned to D.C. United of MLS (Timbers website) |
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League Player of the Week
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| May 26 - Mandjou Keita |
| June 30 - Mandjou Keita |
| July 21 - David Hayes |
| August 11 - Mandjou Keita |
| September 22 - George Josten |
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League Team of the Week
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| May 5 - Brian Farber, Ryan Pore, Chris Seitz |
| May 13 - Cameron Knowles |
| May 19 - Brian Farber |
| May 26 - Mandjou Keita, Brian Farber |
| June 2 - George Josten, Scot Thompson, Steve Cronin |
| June 9 - Cameron Knowles |
| June 23 - George Josten, David Hayes |
| June 30 - George Josten, Mandjou Keita |
| July 7 - Tony McManus |
| July 14 - Johan Claesson |
| July 21 - David Hayes, Tony McManus, Keith Savage |
| July 28 - Stephen Keel |
| August 4 - Ryan Pore |
| August 11 - Mandjou Keita, Alex Nimo, Cameron Knowles |
| August 18 - Mandjou Keita, David Hayes, Ryan Pore |
| August 25 - Mandjou Keita |
| September 1 - Steve Cronin, Stephen Keel |
| September 9 - Stephen Keel |
| September 22 - George Josten |
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USL Goal of the Week
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| Week 8 - George Josten |
| Week 15 - David Hayes |
| Week 19 - Ryan Pore |
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| 2010 Timbers Schedule |
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| Wed | 17 | at U of Portland | W 2-0 |
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| Sat | 6 | at Oregon State | W 2-0 |
| Thu | 11 | at Seattle | W 1-0 |
| Sat | 20 | at San Jose | 7:00 |
| Fri | 26 | Vancouver (t) | 10:30a |
| Sat | 27 | U of Portland (t) | |
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| Sat | 3 | at Kitsap | TBA |
| Sat | 10 | Seattle U (t) | |
| Sat | 17 | Rochester | 7:00 |
| Thu | 22 | St. Louis | 7:00 |
| Sun | 25 | at Montreal | 11:00a |
| Thu | 29 | Vancouver | 7:00 |
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| Thu | 13 | Baltimore | 7:00 |
| Sat | 15 | St. Louis | 7:00 |
| Wed | 19 | Montreal | 7:00 |
| Sat | 22 | at Baltimore | 4:00 |
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| Sun | 6 | Carolina | 6:00 |
| Wed | 9 | at Austin | 5:30 |
| Sat | 12 | at Miami | 4:30 |
| Thu | 17 | Minnesota | 7:00 |
| Sat | 19 | at Minnesota | 5:00 |
| Sun | 27 | Tampa Bay | 5:00 |
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| Sat | 3 | Vancouver | 7:00 |
| Wed | 10 | Miami | 7:00 |
| Thu | 22 | at Vancouver | 7:30 |
| Wed | 28 | at St. Louis | 5:10 |
| Sat | 31 | at Tampa Bay | 4:30 |
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| Wed | 4 | at Rochester | 4:00 |
| Wed | 11 | Minnesota | 7:00 |
| Sat | 14 | at St. Louis | 5:10 |
| Sat | 21 | at Minnesota | 5:00 |
| Thu | 26 | Austin | 7:00 |
| Sun | 29 | Baltimore | 6:00 |
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| Thu | 2 | Puerto Rico | 7:00 |
| Sat | 11 | at Carolina | 4:00 |
| Sat | 18 | at Puerto Rico | 5:05 |
| Sat | 25 | at Baltimore | 4:00 |
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| Sat | 2 | at Vancouver | 4:00 |
| Home games are shown in green |
| Non-league games are shown in yellow |
| (t) Training match |
| All home games at PGE Park |
| All times are Pacific Time |
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