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World Cup viewing party for USA-England set for Saturday


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Published June 9, 2010 at 11:38 a.m.

This Saturday the Oregon Sports Authority, Portland Timbers, TAOW Modern Marketing and Alpha Broadcasting will host “Soccer City Celebration” presented by McDonald’s, featuring the USA-England World Cup match broadcast live on a 12′ x 17′ LED screen at Director Park in downtown Portland. The event is free to attend; a beer garden will add to [ ... ] ...

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Fourth and final clue to new MLS Timbers crest revealed


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Published June 8, 2010 at 1:50 p.m.

The Portland Timbers announced the fourth and final clue into their new team crest today before the big reveal this Saturday at Director Park in downtown Portland ... The team will be unveiling the new logo during halftime of the United States - England World Cup match that kicks off at 11:30 AM local time ...

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Defensive lapse costs the Timbers again


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Published June 8, 2010 at 1:06 p.m.

The Portland Timbers once again held a lead until late in their match versus Carolina, but they couldn't hold off the RailHawks, as they gave up another late goal in stoppage play turning a win into a draw. The Timbers now face two tough matches on the road this week, visiting Austin on Wednesday, June 9th and Miami on Saturday, June 12th ...

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New Timbers crest clue 3


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Published June 4, 2010 at 5:42 p.m.

The Portland Timbers announced their third of four clues into the new team's crest today on their website and YouTube channel ... The team is preparing to unveil the new crest next Saturday, June 12th at Portland's Director Park during halftime of the United States - England World Cup match viewing at the city park ...

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Timbers U.S. Open Cup opponent announced


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Published June 3, 2010 at 1:35 p.m.

The Portland Timbers first team will begin U.S. Open Cup play this month, adding at least one additional match and possibly two more to an already busy June schedule. This stretch will test the depth of a team that is already dealing with a few injury issues, but playing well in all competitions will help build momentum for later this season, especially after their big win against Boca Juniors ...

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Trail Blazers' Chad Buchanan on NBA draft: 'We can see the finish line'


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Published June 2, 2010 at 3:49 p.m.

The Trail Blazers' director of college scouting talks about Portland's approach leading up to the June 24th NBA draft ...

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Timbers release clue number 2 for new MLS crest


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Published June 1, 2010 at 1:02 p.m.

The Timbers will be unveiling their new MLS crest on June 12th at Portland's Directors Park during halftime of a World Cup viewing party showing the England - United States match. Today, the team released their second of four clues before the full release of the updated logo ...

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An electric night for the Timbers


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Published May 31, 2010 at 12:32 a.m.

Over 14,000 fans enjoyed a back and forth match between the Portland Timbers and legendary South American side Boca Juniors. A late goal by Rodrigo Lopez gave the home side a 3 to 2 win over the visitors ...

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Timbers on the Radio and the Interwebs, Champions League on the Telly . . .


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Published May 22, 2010 at 11:45 a.m.

The Portland Timbers are off to the East Coast for some much needed road trip bonding time and a special team sponsored scavenger hunt that involves finding their offense. They take on Crystal Palace Baltimore, a team that is evidentially some kind of feeder for Crystal Palace FC in England. The Timbers fell to the Baltimore version in Portland two weeks ago with a 1-0 loss and have been adrift ever since ... For those of you not ready to fly cross country, the game is on 95.5 The Game on the

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This Nike Soccer Video is Insane


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Published May 21, 2010 at 11:15 a.m.

Since it has been making the rounds since its debut yesterday, we might as well post the full version of Nike's (courtesy of Wieden + Kennedy, of course) stunning "Write The Future" World Cup video ... The premise is pretty basic—winners will be remembered for their accomplishments, while history is less kind to those who fail in soccer's biggest event—yet the video is remarkable to watch ... If the Nike and W+K connection isn't enough, watch for another local connection, as one of the

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