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TIMBERS USL FIRST DIVISION NEWS
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FEBRUARY 8, 2010
2010 Schedule Released
The 2010 Timbers schedule has finally been released, with a much different look than the past few years, as it's a return to unbalanced schedules and separate conference champions.
The Timbers are in the United Soccer Leagues Conference, but for scheduling purposes, are in a four team group with Vancouver, St. Louis, and Minnesota, who they will play twice each home and twice away. However, to fill out a 30 game schedule, the Timbers have added out of group games against Baltimore. The Timbers will play all other teams in the league home and away.
The winner of each conference will advance to the playoffs, as well as the next six teams in the standings overall. The new division 2 league features three expansion teams, in Minnesota, St. Louis, and Tampa Bay. Crystal Palace Baltimore is moving up from the next lower USL league.
Three preseason matches have also been announced:
- Thursday, February 11, 7pm at Merlo Field: The University of Portland Pilots host the Timbers in a match to benefit Mercy Corps to aid in efforts to assist Haitians affected by the earthquake.
- Thursday, March 11, 6pm at Qwest Field in Seattle: Seattle hosts the Timbers in the first annual "Community Shield" to benefit Northwest community organizations.
- Saturday, March 20, 7pm at Buck Shaw Stadium in San Jose: The San Jose Earthquakes host the Timbers in San Jose for the second straight year.
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.
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)
Unknown
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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
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)
Will not return
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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
Stephen Keel (D)
Signed for 2010
Mandjou Keita (F)
Signed for 2010
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Cameron Knowles (D)
Signed for 2010
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Rodrigo Lopez (M)
Signed for 2010
Jason McLaughlin (F)
Will not return
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Tony McManus (M)
Signed for 2010
Alex Nimo (M)
Unknown
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Takuro Nishimura (D)
Signed for 2010
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Tom Poltl (M)
Will not return
Ryan Pore (M)
Signed for 2010
Keith Savage (M)
Signed for 2010
Takayuki Suzuki (F)
Signed for 2010
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Scot Thompson (D)
Unknown
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Brian Visser (GK)
Will not return
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| New players for 2010 |
Quavas Kirk (D)
Minnesota Thunder
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TIMBERS USL FIRST DIVISION NEWS
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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 | 7:00 |
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| Thu | 11 | at Seattle | 7:00 |
| Sat | 20 | at San Jose | 7:00 |
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| Sat | 17 | Rochester | 7:00 |
| Thu | 22 | St. Louis | 7:00 |
| Sun | 25 | at Montreal | TBA |
| 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 | TBA |
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| Sun | 6 | Carolina | 6:00 |
| Wed | 9 | at Austin | TBA |
| Sat | 12 | at Miami | TBA |
| Thu | 17 | Minnesota | 7:00 |
| Sat | 19 | at Minnesota | TBA |
| Sun | 27 | Tampa Bay | 5:00 |
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| Sat | 3 | Vancouver | 7:00 |
| Wed | 10 | Miami | 7:00 |
| Thu | 22 | at Vancouver | TBA |
| Wed | 28 | at St. Louis | TBA |
| Sat | 31 | at Tampa Bay | TBA |
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| Wed | 4 | at Rochester | TBA |
| Wed | 11 | Minnesota | 7:00 |
| Sat | 14 | at St. Louis | TBA |
| Sat | 21 | at Minnesota | TBA |
| Thu | 26 | Austin | 7:00 |
| Sun | 29 | Baltimore | 6:00 |
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| Thu | 2 | Puerto Rico | 7:00 |
| Sat | 11 | at Carolina | TBA |
| Sat | 18 | at Puerto Rico | TBA |
| Sat | 25 | at Baltimore | TBA |
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| Sat | 2 | at Vancouver | TBA |
| Home games are shown in green |
| Non-league games are shown in yellow |
| All home games at PGE Park |
| All times are Pacific Time |
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