2001 PICTURE ARCHIVE (All photos by Allison Andrews)
More recent match photos will be on individual match reports before they are posted here
August 30 vs. Milwaukee Rampage at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 5, Rampage 2
 The Woodshed keeps the chants going behind the north goal | |
 Goal mouth action during the first half |  Gavin Wilkinson |
 Keith Costigan |  Mark Baena goes arial as Henry Ring clears a ball out of the Rampage box |
 Scott Benedetti leaps for a corner kick |  Scott Benedetti marked by Brian Doherty |
 Greg Howes just about to head in the third goal of the match, off a Matt Chulis cross | |
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August 26 vs. Charleston Battery at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 2, Battery 0
Michael O'Neill converts the penalty kick
Jesus Ochoa (behind 13 John Ball) sent this header over the bar
Brent Sancho clears a ball from Paul Conway's control
Gavin Wilkinson battles with Paul Conway
A through ball into the run of Greg Howes
Michael O'Neill chipped this ball back and to his right and was held by Dan Calichman for the penalty kick foul
Seamus Donnelly's shot was blocked by Brent Sancho (26)
Timber Jim saws of a piece of a log to celebrate the 2nd Timbers goal
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August 24 vs. Charlotte Eagles at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 3, Eagles 3
Jeff Clarke
Napoleon diving to cover a shot that went just wide
Gavin Wilkinson gets a header while Dustin Swinehart defends
Michael O'Neill plays a pass back
Mark Baena avoids a Ben Parry tackle
Mark Baena beats Dwayne Adams for the first goal of the match
Matt Napoleon saves a corner kick
Scott Benedetti being held by Swinehart
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August 22 vs. Minnesota Thunder at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 2, Thunder 1 (2OT)
Greg Howes
Sawatzky and John Coughlin going for the header
Howes and Mark Schulte challenge for the header
Paul Nowak and Matt Chulis
Schulte and Darren Sawatzky chasing down a long ball
Schulte takes one on the chin
Joe Warren punches a dangerous ball clear
The ground crew pumps water out from under the
"home plate" section of the NexTurf
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August 10 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps at Swangard Stadium (Burnaby, British Columbia)
Final: Whitecaps 3, Timbers 1
The SouthSiders
Kevin Holness fronting Greg Howes
Michael O'Neill brings the ball into the box,
marked by Steve Kindel and Chris Franks
Chris Franks and Jeff Clarke go for the header
Jose Burciaga Jr. chased by Rick Titus
Darren Sawatzky heads a Michael O'Neill corner
Canadian national team player Jeff Clarke
Matt Napoleon makes a point-blank save
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July 28 vs. Milwaukee Rampage at Milwaukee County Sports Complex (Franklin, Wisconsin)
Final: Timbers 3, Rampage 2 (2OT)
Michael O'Neill heads towards goal,
a shot that Jeff Clarke would put in for the tying goal
Milwaukee County Sports Complex
Matt Napoleon saved this shot, but the rebound was put in by Igor Soso
Matt Napoleon
Mark Baena is unable to run down a through ball,
which Dan Popik controls
Jesus Ochoa guarded by Steve Bernal
A Timbers header eludes Alen Soso (17) and Gavin Wilkinson
Greg Howes looks to cross
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July 27 vs. Minnesota Thunder at National Sports Center (Blaine, Minnesota)
Final: Thunder 2, Timbers 1 (OT)
A crowd of over 7,000 huddles under umbrellas
Matt Napoleon punches out a Minnesota cross
Don Gramenz cuts back while Mark Schulte moves up the line
Jeff Clarke makes a run up the sideline
Corey Woolfolk receives a pass from Gramenz as Clarke defends 
Gramenz guarded by Brent Sancho
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July 21 vs. Seattle Sounders at PGE Park
Final: Sounders 1, Timbers 0
A key moment in the match. Preston Burpo (just visible to right), collided with both players just outside the box, ending the potential scoring threat
Matt Napoleon controlling traffic in his own box
Kieran Barton cuts back against Brian Winters
Brent Sancho and Viet Nguyen battling for position
Jeff Clarke goes high for the header
Brent Sancho heads the ball back into the box
Timber Jim watches from 80 feet up
Keith Costigan crosses while marked by Jason Farrell
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July 9 vs. Milwaukee Rampage at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 1, Rampage 0
Scott Benedetti holds the ball while Michael O'Neill makes a run behind him
Milwaukee's Craig Charlton with a handful of Brian Winters' jersey while both teams position for a corner kick
This Darren Sawatzky pass off the endline set up Michael O'Neill's goal
Greg Howes avoids the sliding tackle by Brian Doherty
Brent Sancho heads a pass past Milwaukee's Craig Charlton
Darren Sawatzky makes a move down the sideline on Rampage midfielder Philippe Godoy
Timber Jim poses with a ballboy after cutting off a piece of the log celebrating the lone Timbers goal
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July 3 vs. San Diego Flash at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 3, Flash 2
Greg Howes beats San Diego's Tim Gorman for the first goal of the match
San Diego's Thiago Martins marked by Matt Chulis
Darren Sawatzky makes a run in front of the sideline pub crowd
Michael O'Neill (8) was unable to get his head on this first half cross
Hugo Alceraz and Brian Winters
Alceraz makes a move on Scott Benedetti
Martins controls a pass while Gavin Wilkinson and Chugger Adair look on
Section 107 celebrates the first Timbers goal
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June 29 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps at PGE Park
Final: Whitecaps 1, Timbers 0
Mark Baena marked by Jeff Skinner and Steve McCauley
Geordie Lyall with a handful of Darren Sawatzky's jersey
Baena and McCauley going for the header
challenge for the header
Rick Titus gets position on Michael O'Neill for the header
Brian Winters heads the pass to Scott Benedetti
Benedetti marked by Steve Kindel
This corner got through the Vancouver defense, but resulted in no shot on goal
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June 24 vs. Cascade Surge in Salem, Oregon (exhibition)
Final: Timbers 4, Surge 1
June 13 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 1, Whitecaps 1
Brent Sancho guarding Chris Craveiro
A few seconds after the first picture, Sancho clears
A Vancouver shot goes wide, watched by Matt Napoleon
challenge for the header
Mark Baena protects the ball from Chris Franks
Michael O'Neill steals an attempted pass to Rick Titus
Matt Chulis and Chris Craveiro
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June 9 vs. Utah Blitzz at PGE Park (US Open Cup qualifier)
Final: Blitzz 3, Timbers 1
This B.J. McNicol free kick was headed in for the first Utah goal
Defender Brent Sancho
Darren Sawatzky, guarded by Glen Puckrin
Michael O'Neill prepared to block the attempted pass
Brian Winters starts a give and go while Damian Munoz marks him
Jesus Ochoa trying to block Joe McNab's cross
Ochoa and Puckrin chasing down a Utah long ball
Gavin Wilkinson goes over McNicol for the header
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June 6 vs. Minnesota Thunder at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 3, Thunder 1
This quick shot from Thunder forward Gerard Lagos put Minnesota ahead in the 38th minute
Darren Sawatzky attempts to cross between John Coughlin and Kalin Bankov
Gerard Lagos goes high over a Timber defender for the header
Mark Baena guarding John Coughlin
Greg Howes making a quick move along the sideline
Mark Baena guarded by Aaron Leventhal, as John Swallen looks on
Darren Sawatzky's hard shot, late in the match, was deflected wide by a reaction save from Thunder goalkeeper John Swallen
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June 4 vs. San Jose Earthquakes at PGE Park (exhibition)
Final: Timbers 2, Earthquakes 1
Kevin Legg (17) heads in the game winner
This Darren Sawatzky throw-in led to the first goal
This play resulted in a penalty kick for San Jose
Ramiro Corrales converts the penalty kick
Scott Bower and Keith Costigan
Matt Chulis marking Wojtek Krakowiak (?)
Greg Howes challenges Wade Barrett
Darren Sawatzky prepares to trap
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June 2 vs. San Diego Flash at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 1, Flash 0
Tony McPeak prepares to cross
Jesus Ochoa plays the cross past Jay Martinez
Scott Benedetti clearing the ball off his own line
Keith Costigan plays the ball along the sideline
This hard shot from Darren Sawatzky was saved by Matt Hall
Adam Maurer and Mark Baena fighting for control of the cross 
Jesus Ochoa chasing down Miguel Soazo
Matt Napoleon makes a point-blank save in front of the Timbers net
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May 19 vs. Northern Nevada Aces at PGE Park (US Open Cup qualifier)
Final: Timbers 1, Aces 0
Greg Howes narrowly misses with the header
The Cascade Rangers support group agrees that a foul committed against Matt Chulis deserves a card, though they seem to disagree on the severity of the foul
Kevin Legg shows off his green hair
Timber Jim with the drum solo
Jeff Clarke (2) narrowly misses a first half goal on this play
Matt Chulis makes a move on Antonio Mora 
Darren Sawatzky makes a short cross
Jeff Clarke being chased by Alfredo Chavarin
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May 12 vs. Seattle Sounders at Memorial Stadium (Seattle, Washington)
Final: Sounders 2, Timbers 1 (2OT)
Darren Sawatzky scores on a penalty kick
Memorial Stadium at dusk
Viet Nguyen being challenged by Michael O'Neill
Vadim Tolstolutsky and Jeremy Sweet
Vadim Tolstolutsky challenges Seattle's Scott Jenkins 
Scott Benedetti attempts to block Jason Farrel's
throw-in (Benedetti received a yellow on this play)
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May 11 vs. Seattle Sounders at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 2, Sounders 0
Vadim Tolstolutsky challenges Seattle's Viet Nguyen
Brent Sancho's header went just wide right
Seattle's Matt Smith and Portland's Matt Chulis
challenge for the header
Scott Benedetti preparing to cross
Matt Napoleon snatches the ball from the air
Mark Baena being marked by Seattle's Kieran Barton
Mark Baena and Darren Sawatzky (7) start the give-and-go that led to the first goal before a crowd of over 12,000
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April 8 vs. Seattle Sounders in Kent, Washington (exhibition)
Final: Sounders 1, Timbers 0
Scott Benedetti challenges for the header
Sounders' Todd Stauber challenged by Luke Rust
Benedetti on the attack
Sean Sylvis challenges
Rob Baarts and Sean Sylvis attack while Scott Jenkins attempts to clear
A lone Timbers attacker among six Sounders defenders
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To see some pictures from the Timbers NASL heyday, click here to go to to Peter B's history page on his great fan website! He currently has pictures posted for 1975-1980, 1989 (check out current Timber Scott Benedetti's harcut!), as well as his pictures from the current season.
Final: Timbers 2, Battery 0
Michael O'Neill converts the penalty kick
Jesus Ochoa (behind 13 John Ball) sent this header over the bar
Brent Sancho clears a ball from Paul Conway's control
Gavin Wilkinson battles with Paul Conway
A through ball into the run of Greg Howes
Michael O'Neill chipped this ball back and to his right and was held by Dan Calichman for the penalty kick foul
Seamus Donnelly's shot was blocked by Brent Sancho (26)
Timber Jim saws of a piece of a log to celebrate the 2nd Timbers goal
August 24 vs. Charlotte Eagles at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 3, Eagles 3
Jeff Clarke | Napoleon diving to cover a shot that went just wide |
Gavin Wilkinson gets a header while Dustin Swinehart defends | Michael O'Neill plays a pass back |
Mark Baena avoids a Ben Parry tackle | Mark Baena beats Dwayne Adams for the first goal of the match |
Matt Napoleon saves a corner kick | Scott Benedetti being held by Swinehart |
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August 22 vs. Minnesota Thunder at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 2, Thunder 1 (2OT)
Greg Howes
Sawatzky and John Coughlin going for the header
Howes and Mark Schulte challenge for the header
Paul Nowak and Matt Chulis
Schulte and Darren Sawatzky chasing down a long ball
Schulte takes one on the chin
Joe Warren punches a dangerous ball clear
The ground crew pumps water out from under the
"home plate" section of the NexTurf
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August 10 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps at Swangard Stadium (Burnaby, British Columbia)
Final: Whitecaps 3, Timbers 1
The SouthSiders
Kevin Holness fronting Greg Howes
Michael O'Neill brings the ball into the box,
marked by Steve Kindel and Chris Franks
Chris Franks and Jeff Clarke go for the header
Jose Burciaga Jr. chased by Rick Titus
Darren Sawatzky heads a Michael O'Neill corner
Canadian national team player Jeff Clarke
Matt Napoleon makes a point-blank save
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July 28 vs. Milwaukee Rampage at Milwaukee County Sports Complex (Franklin, Wisconsin)
Final: Timbers 3, Rampage 2 (2OT)
Michael O'Neill heads towards goal,
a shot that Jeff Clarke would put in for the tying goal
Milwaukee County Sports Complex
Matt Napoleon saved this shot, but the rebound was put in by Igor Soso
Matt Napoleon
Mark Baena is unable to run down a through ball,
which Dan Popik controls
Jesus Ochoa guarded by Steve Bernal
A Timbers header eludes Alen Soso (17) and Gavin Wilkinson
Greg Howes looks to cross
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July 27 vs. Minnesota Thunder at National Sports Center (Blaine, Minnesota)
Final: Thunder 2, Timbers 1 (OT)
A crowd of over 7,000 huddles under umbrellas
Matt Napoleon punches out a Minnesota cross
Don Gramenz cuts back while Mark Schulte moves up the line
Jeff Clarke makes a run up the sideline
Corey Woolfolk receives a pass from Gramenz as Clarke defends
Gramenz guarded by Brent Sancho
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July 21 vs. Seattle Sounders at PGE Park
Final: Sounders 1, Timbers 0
A key moment in the match. Preston Burpo (just visible to right), collided with both players just outside the box, ending the potential scoring threat
Matt Napoleon controlling traffic in his own box
Kieran Barton cuts back against Brian Winters
Brent Sancho and Viet Nguyen battling for position
Jeff Clarke goes high for the header
Brent Sancho heads the ball back into the box
Timber Jim watches from 80 feet up
Keith Costigan crosses while marked by Jason Farrell
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July 9 vs. Milwaukee Rampage at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 1, Rampage 0
Scott Benedetti holds the ball while Michael O'Neill makes a run behind him
Milwaukee's Craig Charlton with a handful of Brian Winters' jersey while both teams position for a corner kick
This Darren Sawatzky pass off the endline set up Michael O'Neill's goal
Greg Howes avoids the sliding tackle by Brian Doherty
Brent Sancho heads a pass past Milwaukee's Craig Charlton
Darren Sawatzky makes a move down the sideline on Rampage midfielder Philippe Godoy
Timber Jim poses with a ballboy after cutting off a piece of the log celebrating the lone Timbers goal
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July 3 vs. San Diego Flash at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 3, Flash 2
Greg Howes beats San Diego's Tim Gorman for the first goal of the match
San Diego's Thiago Martins marked by Matt Chulis
Darren Sawatzky makes a run in front of the sideline pub crowd
Michael O'Neill (8) was unable to get his head on this first half cross
Hugo Alceraz and Brian Winters
Alceraz makes a move on Scott Benedetti
Martins controls a pass while Gavin Wilkinson and Chugger Adair look on
Section 107 celebrates the first Timbers goal
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June 29 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps at PGE Park
Final: Whitecaps 1, Timbers 0
Mark Baena marked by Jeff Skinner and Steve McCauley
Geordie Lyall with a handful of Darren Sawatzky's jersey
Baena and McCauley going for the header
challenge for the header
Rick Titus gets position on Michael O'Neill for the header
Brian Winters heads the pass to Scott Benedetti
Benedetti marked by Steve Kindel
This corner got through the Vancouver defense, but resulted in no shot on goal
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June 24 vs. Cascade Surge in Salem, Oregon (exhibition)
Final: Timbers 4, Surge 1
June 13 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 1, Whitecaps 1
Brent Sancho guarding Chris Craveiro
A few seconds after the first picture, Sancho clears
A Vancouver shot goes wide, watched by Matt Napoleon
challenge for the header
Mark Baena protects the ball from Chris Franks
Michael O'Neill steals an attempted pass to Rick Titus
Matt Chulis and Chris Craveiro
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June 9 vs. Utah Blitzz at PGE Park (US Open Cup qualifier)
Final: Blitzz 3, Timbers 1
This B.J. McNicol free kick was headed in for the first Utah goal
Defender Brent Sancho
Darren Sawatzky, guarded by Glen Puckrin
Michael O'Neill prepared to block the attempted pass
Brian Winters starts a give and go while Damian Munoz marks him
Jesus Ochoa trying to block Joe McNab's cross
Ochoa and Puckrin chasing down a Utah long ball
Gavin Wilkinson goes over McNicol for the header
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June 6 vs. Minnesota Thunder at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 3, Thunder 1
This quick shot from Thunder forward Gerard Lagos put Minnesota ahead in the 38th minute
Darren Sawatzky attempts to cross between John Coughlin and Kalin Bankov
Gerard Lagos goes high over a Timber defender for the header
Mark Baena guarding John Coughlin
Greg Howes making a quick move along the sideline
Mark Baena guarded by Aaron Leventhal, as John Swallen looks on
Darren Sawatzky's hard shot, late in the match, was deflected wide by a reaction save from Thunder goalkeeper John Swallen
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June 4 vs. San Jose Earthquakes at PGE Park (exhibition)
Final: Timbers 2, Earthquakes 1
Kevin Legg (17) heads in the game winner
This Darren Sawatzky throw-in led to the first goal
This play resulted in a penalty kick for San Jose
Ramiro Corrales converts the penalty kick
Scott Bower and Keith Costigan
Matt Chulis marking Wojtek Krakowiak (?)
Greg Howes challenges Wade Barrett
Darren Sawatzky prepares to trap
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June 2 vs. San Diego Flash at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 1, Flash 0
Tony McPeak prepares to cross
Jesus Ochoa plays the cross past Jay Martinez
Scott Benedetti clearing the ball off his own line
Keith Costigan plays the ball along the sideline
This hard shot from Darren Sawatzky was saved by Matt Hall
Adam Maurer and Mark Baena fighting for control of the cross
Jesus Ochoa chasing down Miguel Soazo
Matt Napoleon makes a point-blank save in front of the Timbers net
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May 19 vs. Northern Nevada Aces at PGE Park (US Open Cup qualifier)
Final: Timbers 1, Aces 0
Greg Howes narrowly misses with the header
The Cascade Rangers support group agrees that a foul committed against Matt Chulis deserves a card, though they seem to disagree on the severity of the foul
Kevin Legg shows off his green hair
Timber Jim with the drum solo
Jeff Clarke (2) narrowly misses a first half goal on this play
Matt Chulis makes a move on Antonio Mora
Darren Sawatzky makes a short cross
Jeff Clarke being chased by Alfredo Chavarin
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May 12 vs. Seattle Sounders at Memorial Stadium (Seattle, Washington)
Final: Sounders 2, Timbers 1 (2OT)
Darren Sawatzky scores on a penalty kick
Memorial Stadium at dusk
Viet Nguyen being challenged by Michael O'Neill
Vadim Tolstolutsky and Jeremy Sweet
Vadim Tolstolutsky challenges Seattle's Scott Jenkins
Scott Benedetti attempts to block Jason Farrel's
throw-in (Benedetti received a yellow on this play)
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May 11 vs. Seattle Sounders at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 2, Sounders 0
Vadim Tolstolutsky challenges Seattle's Viet Nguyen
Brent Sancho's header went just wide right
Seattle's Matt Smith and Portland's Matt Chulis
challenge for the header
Scott Benedetti preparing to cross
Matt Napoleon snatches the ball from the air
Mark Baena being marked by Seattle's Kieran Barton
Mark Baena and Darren Sawatzky (7) start the give-and-go that led to the first goal before a crowd of over 12,000
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April 8 vs. Seattle Sounders in Kent, Washington (exhibition)
Final: Sounders 1, Timbers 0
Scott Benedetti challenges for the header
Sounders' Todd Stauber challenged by Luke Rust
Benedetti on the attack
Sean Sylvis challenges
Rob Baarts and Sean Sylvis attack while Scott Jenkins attempts to clear
A lone Timbers attacker among six Sounders defenders
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To see some pictures from the Timbers NASL heyday, click here to go to to Peter B's history page on his great fan website! He currently has pictures posted for 1975-1980, 1989 (check out current Timber Scott Benedetti's harcut!), as well as his pictures from the current season.
Final: Timbers 2, Thunder 1 (2OT)
Greg Howes
Sawatzky and John Coughlin going for the header
Howes and Mark Schulte challenge for the header
Paul Nowak and Matt Chulis
Schulte and Darren Sawatzky chasing down a long ball
Schulte takes one on the chin
Joe Warren punches a dangerous ball clear
The ground crew pumps water out from under the
"home plate" section of the NexTurf
August 10 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps at Swangard Stadium (Burnaby, British Columbia)
Final: Whitecaps 3, Timbers 1
The SouthSiders | Kevin Holness fronting Greg Howes |
Michael O'Neill brings the ball into the box, marked by Steve Kindel and Chris Franks | Chris Franks and Jeff Clarke go for the header |
Jose Burciaga Jr. chased by Rick Titus | Darren Sawatzky heads a Michael O'Neill corner |
Canadian national team player Jeff Clarke | Matt Napoleon makes a point-blank save |
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July 28 vs. Milwaukee Rampage at Milwaukee County Sports Complex (Franklin, Wisconsin)
Final: Timbers 3, Rampage 2 (2OT)
Michael O'Neill heads towards goal,
a shot that Jeff Clarke would put in for the tying goal
Milwaukee County Sports Complex
Matt Napoleon saved this shot, but the rebound was put in by Igor Soso
Matt Napoleon
Mark Baena is unable to run down a through ball,
which Dan Popik controls
Jesus Ochoa guarded by Steve Bernal
A Timbers header eludes Alen Soso (17) and Gavin Wilkinson
Greg Howes looks to cross
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July 27 vs. Minnesota Thunder at National Sports Center (Blaine, Minnesota)
Final: Thunder 2, Timbers 1 (OT)
A crowd of over 7,000 huddles under umbrellas
Matt Napoleon punches out a Minnesota cross
Don Gramenz cuts back while Mark Schulte moves up the line
Jeff Clarke makes a run up the sideline
Corey Woolfolk receives a pass from Gramenz as Clarke defends
Gramenz guarded by Brent Sancho
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July 21 vs. Seattle Sounders at PGE Park
Final: Sounders 1, Timbers 0
A key moment in the match. Preston Burpo (just visible to right), collided with both players just outside the box, ending the potential scoring threat
Matt Napoleon controlling traffic in his own box
Kieran Barton cuts back against Brian Winters
Brent Sancho and Viet Nguyen battling for position
Jeff Clarke goes high for the header
Brent Sancho heads the ball back into the box
Timber Jim watches from 80 feet up
Keith Costigan crosses while marked by Jason Farrell
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July 9 vs. Milwaukee Rampage at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 1, Rampage 0
Scott Benedetti holds the ball while Michael O'Neill makes a run behind him
Milwaukee's Craig Charlton with a handful of Brian Winters' jersey while both teams position for a corner kick
This Darren Sawatzky pass off the endline set up Michael O'Neill's goal
Greg Howes avoids the sliding tackle by Brian Doherty
Brent Sancho heads a pass past Milwaukee's Craig Charlton
Darren Sawatzky makes a move down the sideline on Rampage midfielder Philippe Godoy
Timber Jim poses with a ballboy after cutting off a piece of the log celebrating the lone Timbers goal
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July 3 vs. San Diego Flash at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 3, Flash 2
Greg Howes beats San Diego's Tim Gorman for the first goal of the match
San Diego's Thiago Martins marked by Matt Chulis
Darren Sawatzky makes a run in front of the sideline pub crowd
Michael O'Neill (8) was unable to get his head on this first half cross
Hugo Alceraz and Brian Winters
Alceraz makes a move on Scott Benedetti
Martins controls a pass while Gavin Wilkinson and Chugger Adair look on
Section 107 celebrates the first Timbers goal
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June 29 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps at PGE Park
Final: Whitecaps 1, Timbers 0
Mark Baena marked by Jeff Skinner and Steve McCauley
Geordie Lyall with a handful of Darren Sawatzky's jersey
Baena and McCauley going for the header
challenge for the header
Rick Titus gets position on Michael O'Neill for the header
Brian Winters heads the pass to Scott Benedetti
Benedetti marked by Steve Kindel
This corner got through the Vancouver defense, but resulted in no shot on goal
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June 24 vs. Cascade Surge in Salem, Oregon (exhibition)
Final: Timbers 4, Surge 1
June 13 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 1, Whitecaps 1
Brent Sancho guarding Chris Craveiro
A few seconds after the first picture, Sancho clears
A Vancouver shot goes wide, watched by Matt Napoleon
challenge for the header
Mark Baena protects the ball from Chris Franks
Michael O'Neill steals an attempted pass to Rick Titus
Matt Chulis and Chris Craveiro
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June 9 vs. Utah Blitzz at PGE Park (US Open Cup qualifier)
Final: Blitzz 3, Timbers 1
This B.J. McNicol free kick was headed in for the first Utah goal
Defender Brent Sancho
Darren Sawatzky, guarded by Glen Puckrin
Michael O'Neill prepared to block the attempted pass
Brian Winters starts a give and go while Damian Munoz marks him
Jesus Ochoa trying to block Joe McNab's cross
Ochoa and Puckrin chasing down a Utah long ball
Gavin Wilkinson goes over McNicol for the header
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June 6 vs. Minnesota Thunder at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 3, Thunder 1
This quick shot from Thunder forward Gerard Lagos put Minnesota ahead in the 38th minute
Darren Sawatzky attempts to cross between John Coughlin and Kalin Bankov
Gerard Lagos goes high over a Timber defender for the header
Mark Baena guarding John Coughlin
Greg Howes making a quick move along the sideline
Mark Baena guarded by Aaron Leventhal, as John Swallen looks on
Darren Sawatzky's hard shot, late in the match, was deflected wide by a reaction save from Thunder goalkeeper John Swallen
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June 4 vs. San Jose Earthquakes at PGE Park (exhibition)
Final: Timbers 2, Earthquakes 1
Kevin Legg (17) heads in the game winner
This Darren Sawatzky throw-in led to the first goal
This play resulted in a penalty kick for San Jose
Ramiro Corrales converts the penalty kick
Scott Bower and Keith Costigan
Matt Chulis marking Wojtek Krakowiak (?)
Greg Howes challenges Wade Barrett
Darren Sawatzky prepares to trap
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June 2 vs. San Diego Flash at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 1, Flash 0
Tony McPeak prepares to cross
Jesus Ochoa plays the cross past Jay Martinez
Scott Benedetti clearing the ball off his own line
Keith Costigan plays the ball along the sideline
This hard shot from Darren Sawatzky was saved by Matt Hall
Adam Maurer and Mark Baena fighting for control of the cross
Jesus Ochoa chasing down Miguel Soazo
Matt Napoleon makes a point-blank save in front of the Timbers net
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May 19 vs. Northern Nevada Aces at PGE Park (US Open Cup qualifier)
Final: Timbers 1, Aces 0
Greg Howes narrowly misses with the header
The Cascade Rangers support group agrees that a foul committed against Matt Chulis deserves a card, though they seem to disagree on the severity of the foul
Kevin Legg shows off his green hair
Timber Jim with the drum solo
Jeff Clarke (2) narrowly misses a first half goal on this play
Matt Chulis makes a move on Antonio Mora
Darren Sawatzky makes a short cross
Jeff Clarke being chased by Alfredo Chavarin
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May 12 vs. Seattle Sounders at Memorial Stadium (Seattle, Washington)
Final: Sounders 2, Timbers 1 (2OT)
Darren Sawatzky scores on a penalty kick
Memorial Stadium at dusk
Viet Nguyen being challenged by Michael O'Neill
Vadim Tolstolutsky and Jeremy Sweet
Vadim Tolstolutsky challenges Seattle's Scott Jenkins
Scott Benedetti attempts to block Jason Farrel's
throw-in (Benedetti received a yellow on this play)
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May 11 vs. Seattle Sounders at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 2, Sounders 0
Vadim Tolstolutsky challenges Seattle's Viet Nguyen
Brent Sancho's header went just wide right
Seattle's Matt Smith and Portland's Matt Chulis
challenge for the header
Scott Benedetti preparing to cross
Matt Napoleon snatches the ball from the air
Mark Baena being marked by Seattle's Kieran Barton
Mark Baena and Darren Sawatzky (7) start the give-and-go that led to the first goal before a crowd of over 12,000
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April 8 vs. Seattle Sounders in Kent, Washington (exhibition)
Final: Sounders 1, Timbers 0
Scott Benedetti challenges for the header
Sounders' Todd Stauber challenged by Luke Rust
Benedetti on the attack
Sean Sylvis challenges
Rob Baarts and Sean Sylvis attack while Scott Jenkins attempts to clear
A lone Timbers attacker among six Sounders defenders
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To see some pictures from the Timbers NASL heyday, click here to go to to Peter B's history page on his great fan website! He currently has pictures posted for 1975-1980, 1989 (check out current Timber Scott Benedetti's harcut!), as well as his pictures from the current season.
Final: Timbers 3, Rampage 2 (2OT)
Michael O'Neill heads towards goal,
a shot that Jeff Clarke would put in for the tying goal
Milwaukee County Sports Complex
Matt Napoleon saved this shot, but the rebound was put in by Igor Soso
Matt Napoleon
Mark Baena is unable to run down a through ball,
which Dan Popik controls
Jesus Ochoa guarded by Steve Bernal
A Timbers header eludes Alen Soso (17) and Gavin Wilkinson
Greg Howes looks to cross
July 27 vs. Minnesota Thunder at National Sports Center (Blaine, Minnesota)
Final: Thunder 2, Timbers 1 (OT)
A crowd of over 7,000 huddles under umbrellas | Matt Napoleon punches out a Minnesota cross |
Don Gramenz cuts back while Mark Schulte moves up the line | Jeff Clarke makes a run up the sideline |
Corey Woolfolk receives a pass from Gramenz as Clarke defends | Gramenz guarded by Brent Sancho |
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July 21 vs. Seattle Sounders at PGE Park
Final: Sounders 1, Timbers 0
A key moment in the match. Preston Burpo (just visible to right), collided with both players just outside the box, ending the potential scoring threat
Matt Napoleon controlling traffic in his own box
Kieran Barton cuts back against Brian Winters
Brent Sancho and Viet Nguyen battling for position
Jeff Clarke goes high for the header
Brent Sancho heads the ball back into the box
Timber Jim watches from 80 feet up
Keith Costigan crosses while marked by Jason Farrell
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July 9 vs. Milwaukee Rampage at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 1, Rampage 0
Scott Benedetti holds the ball while Michael O'Neill makes a run behind him
Milwaukee's Craig Charlton with a handful of Brian Winters' jersey while both teams position for a corner kick
This Darren Sawatzky pass off the endline set up Michael O'Neill's goal
Greg Howes avoids the sliding tackle by Brian Doherty
Brent Sancho heads a pass past Milwaukee's Craig Charlton
Darren Sawatzky makes a move down the sideline on Rampage midfielder Philippe Godoy
Timber Jim poses with a ballboy after cutting off a piece of the log celebrating the lone Timbers goal
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July 3 vs. San Diego Flash at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 3, Flash 2
Greg Howes beats San Diego's Tim Gorman for the first goal of the match
San Diego's Thiago Martins marked by Matt Chulis
Darren Sawatzky makes a run in front of the sideline pub crowd
Michael O'Neill (8) was unable to get his head on this first half cross
Hugo Alceraz and Brian Winters
Alceraz makes a move on Scott Benedetti
Martins controls a pass while Gavin Wilkinson and Chugger Adair look on
Section 107 celebrates the first Timbers goal
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June 29 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps at PGE Park
Final: Whitecaps 1, Timbers 0
Mark Baena marked by Jeff Skinner and Steve McCauley
Geordie Lyall with a handful of Darren Sawatzky's jersey
Baena and McCauley going for the header
challenge for the header
Rick Titus gets position on Michael O'Neill for the header
Brian Winters heads the pass to Scott Benedetti
Benedetti marked by Steve Kindel
This corner got through the Vancouver defense, but resulted in no shot on goal
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June 24 vs. Cascade Surge in Salem, Oregon (exhibition)
Final: Timbers 4, Surge 1
June 13 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 1, Whitecaps 1
Brent Sancho guarding Chris Craveiro
A few seconds after the first picture, Sancho clears
A Vancouver shot goes wide, watched by Matt Napoleon
challenge for the header
Mark Baena protects the ball from Chris Franks
Michael O'Neill steals an attempted pass to Rick Titus
Matt Chulis and Chris Craveiro
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June 9 vs. Utah Blitzz at PGE Park (US Open Cup qualifier)
Final: Blitzz 3, Timbers 1
This B.J. McNicol free kick was headed in for the first Utah goal
Defender Brent Sancho
Darren Sawatzky, guarded by Glen Puckrin
Michael O'Neill prepared to block the attempted pass
Brian Winters starts a give and go while Damian Munoz marks him
Jesus Ochoa trying to block Joe McNab's cross
Ochoa and Puckrin chasing down a Utah long ball
Gavin Wilkinson goes over McNicol for the header
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June 6 vs. Minnesota Thunder at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 3, Thunder 1
This quick shot from Thunder forward Gerard Lagos put Minnesota ahead in the 38th minute
Darren Sawatzky attempts to cross between John Coughlin and Kalin Bankov
Gerard Lagos goes high over a Timber defender for the header
Mark Baena guarding John Coughlin
Greg Howes making a quick move along the sideline
Mark Baena guarded by Aaron Leventhal, as John Swallen looks on
Darren Sawatzky's hard shot, late in the match, was deflected wide by a reaction save from Thunder goalkeeper John Swallen
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June 4 vs. San Jose Earthquakes at PGE Park (exhibition)
Final: Timbers 2, Earthquakes 1
Kevin Legg (17) heads in the game winner
This Darren Sawatzky throw-in led to the first goal
This play resulted in a penalty kick for San Jose
Ramiro Corrales converts the penalty kick
Scott Bower and Keith Costigan
Matt Chulis marking Wojtek Krakowiak (?)
Greg Howes challenges Wade Barrett
Darren Sawatzky prepares to trap
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June 2 vs. San Diego Flash at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 1, Flash 0
Tony McPeak prepares to cross
Jesus Ochoa plays the cross past Jay Martinez
Scott Benedetti clearing the ball off his own line
Keith Costigan plays the ball along the sideline
This hard shot from Darren Sawatzky was saved by Matt Hall
Adam Maurer and Mark Baena fighting for control of the cross
Jesus Ochoa chasing down Miguel Soazo
Matt Napoleon makes a point-blank save in front of the Timbers net
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May 19 vs. Northern Nevada Aces at PGE Park (US Open Cup qualifier)
Final: Timbers 1, Aces 0
Greg Howes narrowly misses with the header
The Cascade Rangers support group agrees that a foul committed against Matt Chulis deserves a card, though they seem to disagree on the severity of the foul
Kevin Legg shows off his green hair
Timber Jim with the drum solo
Jeff Clarke (2) narrowly misses a first half goal on this play
Matt Chulis makes a move on Antonio Mora
Darren Sawatzky makes a short cross
Jeff Clarke being chased by Alfredo Chavarin
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May 12 vs. Seattle Sounders at Memorial Stadium (Seattle, Washington)
Final: Sounders 2, Timbers 1 (2OT)
Darren Sawatzky scores on a penalty kick
Memorial Stadium at dusk
Viet Nguyen being challenged by Michael O'Neill
Vadim Tolstolutsky and Jeremy Sweet
Vadim Tolstolutsky challenges Seattle's Scott Jenkins
Scott Benedetti attempts to block Jason Farrel's
throw-in (Benedetti received a yellow on this play)
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May 11 vs. Seattle Sounders at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 2, Sounders 0
Vadim Tolstolutsky challenges Seattle's Viet Nguyen
Brent Sancho's header went just wide right
Seattle's Matt Smith and Portland's Matt Chulis
challenge for the header
Scott Benedetti preparing to cross
Matt Napoleon snatches the ball from the air
Mark Baena being marked by Seattle's Kieran Barton
Mark Baena and Darren Sawatzky (7) start the give-and-go that led to the first goal before a crowd of over 12,000
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April 8 vs. Seattle Sounders in Kent, Washington (exhibition)
Final: Sounders 1, Timbers 0
Scott Benedetti challenges for the header
Sounders' Todd Stauber challenged by Luke Rust
Benedetti on the attack
Sean Sylvis challenges
Rob Baarts and Sean Sylvis attack while Scott Jenkins attempts to clear
A lone Timbers attacker among six Sounders defenders
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To see some pictures from the Timbers NASL heyday, click here to go to to Peter B's history page on his great fan website! He currently has pictures posted for 1975-1980, 1989 (check out current Timber Scott Benedetti's harcut!), as well as his pictures from the current season.
Final: Sounders 1, Timbers 0
A key moment in the match. Preston Burpo (just visible to right), collided with both players just outside the box, ending the potential scoring threat
Matt Napoleon controlling traffic in his own box
Kieran Barton cuts back against Brian Winters
Brent Sancho and Viet Nguyen battling for position
Jeff Clarke goes high for the header
Brent Sancho heads the ball back into the box
Timber Jim watches from 80 feet up
Keith Costigan crosses while marked by Jason Farrell
July 9 vs. Milwaukee Rampage at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 1, Rampage 0
Scott Benedetti holds the ball while Michael O'Neill makes a run behind him | Milwaukee's Craig Charlton with a handful of Brian Winters' jersey while both teams position for a corner kick |
This Darren Sawatzky pass off the endline set up Michael O'Neill's goal | Greg Howes avoids the sliding tackle by Brian Doherty |
Brent Sancho heads a pass past Milwaukee's Craig Charlton | Darren Sawatzky makes a move down the sideline on Rampage midfielder Philippe Godoy |
Timber Jim poses with a ballboy after cutting off a piece of the log celebrating the lone Timbers goal | |
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July 3 vs. San Diego Flash at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 3, Flash 2
Greg Howes beats San Diego's Tim Gorman for the first goal of the match
San Diego's Thiago Martins marked by Matt Chulis
Darren Sawatzky makes a run in front of the sideline pub crowd
Michael O'Neill (8) was unable to get his head on this first half cross
Hugo Alceraz and Brian Winters
Alceraz makes a move on Scott Benedetti
Martins controls a pass while Gavin Wilkinson and Chugger Adair look on
Section 107 celebrates the first Timbers goal
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June 29 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps at PGE Park
Final: Whitecaps 1, Timbers 0
Mark Baena marked by Jeff Skinner and Steve McCauley
Geordie Lyall with a handful of Darren Sawatzky's jersey
Baena and McCauley going for the header
challenge for the header
Rick Titus gets position on Michael O'Neill for the header
Brian Winters heads the pass to Scott Benedetti
Benedetti marked by Steve Kindel
This corner got through the Vancouver defense, but resulted in no shot on goal
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June 24 vs. Cascade Surge in Salem, Oregon (exhibition)
Final: Timbers 4, Surge 1
June 13 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 1, Whitecaps 1
Brent Sancho guarding Chris Craveiro
A few seconds after the first picture, Sancho clears
A Vancouver shot goes wide, watched by Matt Napoleon
challenge for the header
Mark Baena protects the ball from Chris Franks
Michael O'Neill steals an attempted pass to Rick Titus
Matt Chulis and Chris Craveiro
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June 9 vs. Utah Blitzz at PGE Park (US Open Cup qualifier)
Final: Blitzz 3, Timbers 1
This B.J. McNicol free kick was headed in for the first Utah goal
Defender Brent Sancho
Darren Sawatzky, guarded by Glen Puckrin
Michael O'Neill prepared to block the attempted pass
Brian Winters starts a give and go while Damian Munoz marks him
Jesus Ochoa trying to block Joe McNab's cross
Ochoa and Puckrin chasing down a Utah long ball
Gavin Wilkinson goes over McNicol for the header
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June 6 vs. Minnesota Thunder at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 3, Thunder 1
This quick shot from Thunder forward Gerard Lagos put Minnesota ahead in the 38th minute
Darren Sawatzky attempts to cross between John Coughlin and Kalin Bankov
Gerard Lagos goes high over a Timber defender for the header
Mark Baena guarding John Coughlin
Greg Howes making a quick move along the sideline
Mark Baena guarded by Aaron Leventhal, as John Swallen looks on
Darren Sawatzky's hard shot, late in the match, was deflected wide by a reaction save from Thunder goalkeeper John Swallen
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June 4 vs. San Jose Earthquakes at PGE Park (exhibition)
Final: Timbers 2, Earthquakes 1
Kevin Legg (17) heads in the game winner
This Darren Sawatzky throw-in led to the first goal
This play resulted in a penalty kick for San Jose
Ramiro Corrales converts the penalty kick
Scott Bower and Keith Costigan
Matt Chulis marking Wojtek Krakowiak (?)
Greg Howes challenges Wade Barrett
Darren Sawatzky prepares to trap
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June 2 vs. San Diego Flash at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 1, Flash 0
Tony McPeak prepares to cross
Jesus Ochoa plays the cross past Jay Martinez
Scott Benedetti clearing the ball off his own line
Keith Costigan plays the ball along the sideline
This hard shot from Darren Sawatzky was saved by Matt Hall
Adam Maurer and Mark Baena fighting for control of the cross
Jesus Ochoa chasing down Miguel Soazo
Matt Napoleon makes a point-blank save in front of the Timbers net
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May 19 vs. Northern Nevada Aces at PGE Park (US Open Cup qualifier)
Final: Timbers 1, Aces 0
Greg Howes narrowly misses with the header
The Cascade Rangers support group agrees that a foul committed against Matt Chulis deserves a card, though they seem to disagree on the severity of the foul
Kevin Legg shows off his green hair
Timber Jim with the drum solo
Jeff Clarke (2) narrowly misses a first half goal on this play
Matt Chulis makes a move on Antonio Mora
Darren Sawatzky makes a short cross
Jeff Clarke being chased by Alfredo Chavarin
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May 12 vs. Seattle Sounders at Memorial Stadium (Seattle, Washington)
Final: Sounders 2, Timbers 1 (2OT)
Darren Sawatzky scores on a penalty kick
Memorial Stadium at dusk
Viet Nguyen being challenged by Michael O'Neill
Vadim Tolstolutsky and Jeremy Sweet
Vadim Tolstolutsky challenges Seattle's Scott Jenkins
Scott Benedetti attempts to block Jason Farrel's
throw-in (Benedetti received a yellow on this play)
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May 11 vs. Seattle Sounders at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 2, Sounders 0
Vadim Tolstolutsky challenges Seattle's Viet Nguyen
Brent Sancho's header went just wide right
Seattle's Matt Smith and Portland's Matt Chulis
challenge for the header
Scott Benedetti preparing to cross
Matt Napoleon snatches the ball from the air
Mark Baena being marked by Seattle's Kieran Barton
Mark Baena and Darren Sawatzky (7) start the give-and-go that led to the first goal before a crowd of over 12,000
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April 8 vs. Seattle Sounders in Kent, Washington (exhibition)
Final: Sounders 1, Timbers 0
Scott Benedetti challenges for the header
Sounders' Todd Stauber challenged by Luke Rust
Benedetti on the attack
Sean Sylvis challenges
Rob Baarts and Sean Sylvis attack while Scott Jenkins attempts to clear
A lone Timbers attacker among six Sounders defenders
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To see some pictures from the Timbers NASL heyday, click here to go to to Peter B's history page on his great fan website! He currently has pictures posted for 1975-1980, 1989 (check out current Timber Scott Benedetti's harcut!), as well as his pictures from the current season.
Final: Timbers 3, Flash 2
Greg Howes beats San Diego's Tim Gorman for the first goal of the match
San Diego's Thiago Martins marked by Matt Chulis
Darren Sawatzky makes a run in front of the sideline pub crowd
Michael O'Neill (8) was unable to get his head on this first half cross
Hugo Alceraz and Brian Winters
Alceraz makes a move on Scott Benedetti
Martins controls a pass while Gavin Wilkinson and Chugger Adair look on
Section 107 celebrates the first Timbers goal
June 29 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps at PGE Park
Final: Whitecaps 1, Timbers 0
Mark Baena marked by Jeff Skinner and Steve McCauley | Geordie Lyall with a handful of Darren Sawatzky's jersey |
Baena and McCauley going for the header challenge for the header | Rick Titus gets position on Michael O'Neill for the header |
Brian Winters heads the pass to Scott Benedetti | Benedetti marked by Steve Kindel |
This corner got through the Vancouver defense, but resulted in no shot on goal | |
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June 24 vs. Cascade Surge in Salem, Oregon (exhibition)
Final: Timbers 4, Surge 1
June 13 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 1, Whitecaps 1
Brent Sancho guarding Chris Craveiro
A few seconds after the first picture, Sancho clears
A Vancouver shot goes wide, watched by Matt Napoleon
challenge for the header
Mark Baena protects the ball from Chris Franks
Michael O'Neill steals an attempted pass to Rick Titus
Matt Chulis and Chris Craveiro
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June 9 vs. Utah Blitzz at PGE Park (US Open Cup qualifier)
Final: Blitzz 3, Timbers 1
This B.J. McNicol free kick was headed in for the first Utah goal
Defender Brent Sancho
Darren Sawatzky, guarded by Glen Puckrin
Michael O'Neill prepared to block the attempted pass
Brian Winters starts a give and go while Damian Munoz marks him
Jesus Ochoa trying to block Joe McNab's cross
Ochoa and Puckrin chasing down a Utah long ball
Gavin Wilkinson goes over McNicol for the header
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June 6 vs. Minnesota Thunder at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 3, Thunder 1
This quick shot from Thunder forward Gerard Lagos put Minnesota ahead in the 38th minute
Darren Sawatzky attempts to cross between John Coughlin and Kalin Bankov
Gerard Lagos goes high over a Timber defender for the header
Mark Baena guarding John Coughlin
Greg Howes making a quick move along the sideline
Mark Baena guarded by Aaron Leventhal, as John Swallen looks on
Darren Sawatzky's hard shot, late in the match, was deflected wide by a reaction save from Thunder goalkeeper John Swallen
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June 4 vs. San Jose Earthquakes at PGE Park (exhibition)
Final: Timbers 2, Earthquakes 1
Kevin Legg (17) heads in the game winner
This Darren Sawatzky throw-in led to the first goal
This play resulted in a penalty kick for San Jose
Ramiro Corrales converts the penalty kick
Scott Bower and Keith Costigan
Matt Chulis marking Wojtek Krakowiak (?)
Greg Howes challenges Wade Barrett
Darren Sawatzky prepares to trap
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June 2 vs. San Diego Flash at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 1, Flash 0
Tony McPeak prepares to cross
Jesus Ochoa plays the cross past Jay Martinez
Scott Benedetti clearing the ball off his own line
Keith Costigan plays the ball along the sideline
This hard shot from Darren Sawatzky was saved by Matt Hall
Adam Maurer and Mark Baena fighting for control of the cross
Jesus Ochoa chasing down Miguel Soazo
Matt Napoleon makes a point-blank save in front of the Timbers net
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May 19 vs. Northern Nevada Aces at PGE Park (US Open Cup qualifier)
Final: Timbers 1, Aces 0
Greg Howes narrowly misses with the header
The Cascade Rangers support group agrees that a foul committed against Matt Chulis deserves a card, though they seem to disagree on the severity of the foul
Kevin Legg shows off his green hair
Timber Jim with the drum solo
Jeff Clarke (2) narrowly misses a first half goal on this play
Matt Chulis makes a move on Antonio Mora
Darren Sawatzky makes a short cross
Jeff Clarke being chased by Alfredo Chavarin
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May 12 vs. Seattle Sounders at Memorial Stadium (Seattle, Washington)
Final: Sounders 2, Timbers 1 (2OT)
Darren Sawatzky scores on a penalty kick
Memorial Stadium at dusk
Viet Nguyen being challenged by Michael O'Neill
Vadim Tolstolutsky and Jeremy Sweet
Vadim Tolstolutsky challenges Seattle's Scott Jenkins
Scott Benedetti attempts to block Jason Farrel's
throw-in (Benedetti received a yellow on this play)
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May 11 vs. Seattle Sounders at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 2, Sounders 0
Vadim Tolstolutsky challenges Seattle's Viet Nguyen
Brent Sancho's header went just wide right
Seattle's Matt Smith and Portland's Matt Chulis
challenge for the header
Scott Benedetti preparing to cross
Matt Napoleon snatches the ball from the air
Mark Baena being marked by Seattle's Kieran Barton
Mark Baena and Darren Sawatzky (7) start the give-and-go that led to the first goal before a crowd of over 12,000
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April 8 vs. Seattle Sounders in Kent, Washington (exhibition)
Final: Sounders 1, Timbers 0
Scott Benedetti challenges for the header
Sounders' Todd Stauber challenged by Luke Rust
Benedetti on the attack
Sean Sylvis challenges
Rob Baarts and Sean Sylvis attack while Scott Jenkins attempts to clear
A lone Timbers attacker among six Sounders defenders
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To see some pictures from the Timbers NASL heyday, click here to go to to Peter B's history page on his great fan website! He currently has pictures posted for 1975-1980, 1989 (check out current Timber Scott Benedetti's harcut!), as well as his pictures from the current season.
Final: Timbers 4, Surge 1
Final: Timbers 1, Whitecaps 1
Brent Sancho guarding Chris Craveiro
A few seconds after the first picture, Sancho clears
A Vancouver shot goes wide, watched by Matt Napoleon
challenge for the header
Mark Baena protects the ball from Chris Franks
Michael O'Neill steals an attempted pass to Rick Titus
Matt Chulis and Chris Craveiro
June 9 vs. Utah Blitzz at PGE Park (US Open Cup qualifier)
Final: Blitzz 3, Timbers 1
This B.J. McNicol free kick was headed in for the first Utah goal | |
Defender Brent Sancho | Darren Sawatzky, guarded by Glen Puckrin |
Michael O'Neill prepared to block the attempted pass | Brian Winters starts a give and go while Damian Munoz marks him |
Jesus Ochoa trying to block Joe McNab's cross | Ochoa and Puckrin chasing down a Utah long ball |
Gavin Wilkinson goes over McNicol for the header | |
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June 6 vs. Minnesota Thunder at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 3, Thunder 1
This quick shot from Thunder forward Gerard Lagos put Minnesota ahead in the 38th minute
Darren Sawatzky attempts to cross between John Coughlin and Kalin Bankov
Gerard Lagos goes high over a Timber defender for the header
Mark Baena guarding John Coughlin
Greg Howes making a quick move along the sideline
Mark Baena guarded by Aaron Leventhal, as John Swallen looks on
Darren Sawatzky's hard shot, late in the match, was deflected wide by a reaction save from Thunder goalkeeper John Swallen
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June 4 vs. San Jose Earthquakes at PGE Park (exhibition)
Final: Timbers 2, Earthquakes 1
Kevin Legg (17) heads in the game winner
This Darren Sawatzky throw-in led to the first goal
This play resulted in a penalty kick for San Jose
Ramiro Corrales converts the penalty kick
Scott Bower and Keith Costigan
Matt Chulis marking Wojtek Krakowiak (?)
Greg Howes challenges Wade Barrett
Darren Sawatzky prepares to trap
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June 2 vs. San Diego Flash at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 1, Flash 0
Tony McPeak prepares to cross
Jesus Ochoa plays the cross past Jay Martinez
Scott Benedetti clearing the ball off his own line
Keith Costigan plays the ball along the sideline
This hard shot from Darren Sawatzky was saved by Matt Hall
Adam Maurer and Mark Baena fighting for control of the cross
Jesus Ochoa chasing down Miguel Soazo
Matt Napoleon makes a point-blank save in front of the Timbers net
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May 19 vs. Northern Nevada Aces at PGE Park (US Open Cup qualifier)
Final: Timbers 1, Aces 0
Greg Howes narrowly misses with the header
The Cascade Rangers support group agrees that a foul committed against Matt Chulis deserves a card, though they seem to disagree on the severity of the foul
Kevin Legg shows off his green hair
Timber Jim with the drum solo
Jeff Clarke (2) narrowly misses a first half goal on this play
Matt Chulis makes a move on Antonio Mora
Darren Sawatzky makes a short cross
Jeff Clarke being chased by Alfredo Chavarin
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May 12 vs. Seattle Sounders at Memorial Stadium (Seattle, Washington)
Final: Sounders 2, Timbers 1 (2OT)
Darren Sawatzky scores on a penalty kick
Memorial Stadium at dusk
Viet Nguyen being challenged by Michael O'Neill
Vadim Tolstolutsky and Jeremy Sweet
Vadim Tolstolutsky challenges Seattle's Scott Jenkins
Scott Benedetti attempts to block Jason Farrel's
throw-in (Benedetti received a yellow on this play)
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May 11 vs. Seattle Sounders at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 2, Sounders 0
Vadim Tolstolutsky challenges Seattle's Viet Nguyen
Brent Sancho's header went just wide right
Seattle's Matt Smith and Portland's Matt Chulis
challenge for the header
Scott Benedetti preparing to cross
Matt Napoleon snatches the ball from the air
Mark Baena being marked by Seattle's Kieran Barton
Mark Baena and Darren Sawatzky (7) start the give-and-go that led to the first goal before a crowd of over 12,000
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April 8 vs. Seattle Sounders in Kent, Washington (exhibition)
Final: Sounders 1, Timbers 0
Scott Benedetti challenges for the header
Sounders' Todd Stauber challenged by Luke Rust
Benedetti on the attack
Sean Sylvis challenges
Rob Baarts and Sean Sylvis attack while Scott Jenkins attempts to clear
A lone Timbers attacker among six Sounders defenders
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To see some pictures from the Timbers NASL heyday, click here to go to to Peter B's history page on his great fan website! He currently has pictures posted for 1975-1980, 1989 (check out current Timber Scott Benedetti's harcut!), as well as his pictures from the current season.
Final: Timbers 3, Thunder 1
This quick shot from Thunder forward Gerard Lagos put Minnesota ahead in the 38th minute
Darren Sawatzky attempts to cross between John Coughlin and Kalin Bankov
Gerard Lagos goes high over a Timber defender for the header
Mark Baena guarding John Coughlin
Greg Howes making a quick move along the sideline
Mark Baena guarded by Aaron Leventhal, as John Swallen looks on
Darren Sawatzky's hard shot, late in the match, was deflected wide by a reaction save from Thunder goalkeeper John Swallen
June 4 vs. San Jose Earthquakes at PGE Park (exhibition)
Final: Timbers 2, Earthquakes 1
Kevin Legg (17) heads in the game winner | This Darren Sawatzky throw-in led to the first goal |
This play resulted in a penalty kick for San Jose | Ramiro Corrales converts the penalty kick |
Scott Bower and Keith Costigan | Matt Chulis marking Wojtek Krakowiak (?) |
Greg Howes challenges Wade Barrett | Darren Sawatzky prepares to trap |
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June 2 vs. San Diego Flash at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 1, Flash 0
Tony McPeak prepares to cross
Jesus Ochoa plays the cross past Jay Martinez
Scott Benedetti clearing the ball off his own line
Keith Costigan plays the ball along the sideline
This hard shot from Darren Sawatzky was saved by Matt Hall
Adam Maurer and Mark Baena fighting for control of the cross
Jesus Ochoa chasing down Miguel Soazo
Matt Napoleon makes a point-blank save in front of the Timbers net
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May 19 vs. Northern Nevada Aces at PGE Park (US Open Cup qualifier)
Final: Timbers 1, Aces 0
Greg Howes narrowly misses with the header
The Cascade Rangers support group agrees that a foul committed against Matt Chulis deserves a card, though they seem to disagree on the severity of the foul
Kevin Legg shows off his green hair
Timber Jim with the drum solo
Jeff Clarke (2) narrowly misses a first half goal on this play
Matt Chulis makes a move on Antonio Mora
Darren Sawatzky makes a short cross
Jeff Clarke being chased by Alfredo Chavarin
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May 12 vs. Seattle Sounders at Memorial Stadium (Seattle, Washington)
Final: Sounders 2, Timbers 1 (2OT)
Darren Sawatzky scores on a penalty kick
Memorial Stadium at dusk
Viet Nguyen being challenged by Michael O'Neill
Vadim Tolstolutsky and Jeremy Sweet
Vadim Tolstolutsky challenges Seattle's Scott Jenkins
Scott Benedetti attempts to block Jason Farrel's
throw-in (Benedetti received a yellow on this play)
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May 11 vs. Seattle Sounders at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 2, Sounders 0
Vadim Tolstolutsky challenges Seattle's Viet Nguyen
Brent Sancho's header went just wide right
Seattle's Matt Smith and Portland's Matt Chulis
challenge for the header
Scott Benedetti preparing to cross
Matt Napoleon snatches the ball from the air
Mark Baena being marked by Seattle's Kieran Barton
Mark Baena and Darren Sawatzky (7) start the give-and-go that led to the first goal before a crowd of over 12,000
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April 8 vs. Seattle Sounders in Kent, Washington (exhibition)
Final: Sounders 1, Timbers 0
Scott Benedetti challenges for the header
Sounders' Todd Stauber challenged by Luke Rust
Benedetti on the attack
Sean Sylvis challenges
Rob Baarts and Sean Sylvis attack while Scott Jenkins attempts to clear
A lone Timbers attacker among six Sounders defenders
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To see some pictures from the Timbers NASL heyday, click here to go to to Peter B's history page on his great fan website! He currently has pictures posted for 1975-1980, 1989 (check out current Timber Scott Benedetti's harcut!), as well as his pictures from the current season.
Final: Timbers 1, Flash 0
Tony McPeak prepares to cross
Jesus Ochoa plays the cross past Jay Martinez
Scott Benedetti clearing the ball off his own line
Keith Costigan plays the ball along the sideline
This hard shot from Darren Sawatzky was saved by Matt Hall
Adam Maurer and Mark Baena fighting for control of the cross
Jesus Ochoa chasing down Miguel Soazo
Matt Napoleon makes a point-blank save in front of the Timbers net
May 19 vs. Northern Nevada Aces at PGE Park (US Open Cup qualifier)
Final: Timbers 1, Aces 0
Greg Howes narrowly misses with the header | The Cascade Rangers support group agrees that a foul committed against Matt Chulis deserves a card, though they seem to disagree on the severity of the foul |
Kevin Legg shows off his green hair | Timber Jim with the drum solo |
Jeff Clarke (2) narrowly misses a first half goal on this play | Matt Chulis makes a move on Antonio Mora |
Darren Sawatzky makes a short cross | Jeff Clarke being chased by Alfredo Chavarin |
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May 12 vs. Seattle Sounders at Memorial Stadium (Seattle, Washington)
Final: Sounders 2, Timbers 1 (2OT)
Darren Sawatzky scores on a penalty kick
Memorial Stadium at dusk
Viet Nguyen being challenged by Michael O'Neill
Vadim Tolstolutsky and Jeremy Sweet
Vadim Tolstolutsky challenges Seattle's Scott Jenkins
Scott Benedetti attempts to block Jason Farrel's
throw-in (Benedetti received a yellow on this play)
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May 11 vs. Seattle Sounders at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 2, Sounders 0
Vadim Tolstolutsky challenges Seattle's Viet Nguyen
Brent Sancho's header went just wide right
Seattle's Matt Smith and Portland's Matt Chulis
challenge for the header
Scott Benedetti preparing to cross
Matt Napoleon snatches the ball from the air
Mark Baena being marked by Seattle's Kieran Barton
Mark Baena and Darren Sawatzky (7) start the give-and-go that led to the first goal before a crowd of over 12,000
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April 8 vs. Seattle Sounders in Kent, Washington (exhibition)
Final: Sounders 1, Timbers 0
Scott Benedetti challenges for the header
Sounders' Todd Stauber challenged by Luke Rust
Benedetti on the attack
Sean Sylvis challenges
Rob Baarts and Sean Sylvis attack while Scott Jenkins attempts to clear
A lone Timbers attacker among six Sounders defenders
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To see some pictures from the Timbers NASL heyday, click here to go to to Peter B's history page on his great fan website! He currently has pictures posted for 1975-1980, 1989 (check out current Timber Scott Benedetti's harcut!), as well as his pictures from the current season.
Final: Sounders 2, Timbers 1 (2OT)
Darren Sawatzky scores on a penalty kick
Memorial Stadium at dusk
Viet Nguyen being challenged by Michael O'Neill
Vadim Tolstolutsky and Jeremy Sweet
Vadim Tolstolutsky challenges Seattle's Scott Jenkins
Scott Benedetti attempts to block Jason Farrel's throw-in (Benedetti received a yellow on this play)
May 11 vs. Seattle Sounders at PGE Park
Final: Timbers 2, Sounders 0
Vadim Tolstolutsky challenges Seattle's Viet Nguyen | Brent Sancho's header went just wide right |
Seattle's Matt Smith and Portland's Matt Chulis challenge for the header | Scott Benedetti preparing to cross |
Matt Napoleon snatches the ball from the air | Mark Baena being marked by Seattle's Kieran Barton |
Mark Baena and Darren Sawatzky (7) start the give-and-go that led to the first goal before a crowd of over 12,000 | |
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April 8 vs. Seattle Sounders in Kent, Washington (exhibition)
Final: Sounders 1, Timbers 0
Scott Benedetti challenges for the header
Sounders' Todd Stauber challenged by Luke Rust
Benedetti on the attack
Sean Sylvis challenges
Rob Baarts and Sean Sylvis attack while Scott Jenkins attempts to clear
A lone Timbers attacker among six Sounders defenders
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To see some pictures from the Timbers NASL heyday, click here to go to to Peter B's history page on his great fan website! He currently has pictures posted for 1975-1980, 1989 (check out current Timber Scott Benedetti's harcut!), as well as his pictures from the current season.
Final: Sounders 1, Timbers 0
Scott Benedetti challenges for the header
Sounders' Todd Stauber challenged by Luke Rust
Benedetti on the attack
Sean Sylvis challenges
Rob Baarts and Sean Sylvis attack while Scott Jenkins attempts to clear
A lone Timbers attacker among six Sounders defenders
To see some pictures from the Timbers NASL heyday, click here to go to to Peter B's history page on his great fan website! He currently has pictures posted for 1975-1980, 1989 (check out current Timber Scott Benedetti's harcut!), as well as his pictures from the current season.