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United States midfielder Lindsey Horan (10) and other players stands by as teammate Mallory Swanson receives medical attention after an injury in the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Ireland in Austin, Texas, Saturday, April 8, 2023.

Swanson’s injury a concern as U.S. downs Ireland 2-0

April 8, 2023, 2:33pm National Sports

Emily Fox and Lindsey Horan both scored for the United States in a 2-0 victory Saturday over Ireland that was marred by what appeared to be a serious left knee injury to Mallory Swanson. Read story

Boli’s late goal helps Portland earn 1-1 draw with Dallas

April 1, 2023, 8:05pm Soccer

Franck Boli scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the Portland Timbers to a 1-1 draw with FC Dallas on Saturday night. Read story

Portland Timbers goalkeeper David Bingham. (AP Photo/Jae C.

Timbers, LA Galaxy play to scoreless draw

March 25, 2023, 4:36pm Soccer

Timbers goalkeeper David Bingham made four saves before he was hurt in stoppage time and Portland played to a 0-0 draw with the LA Galaxy on Saturday. Read story

FILE - Portland Thorns forward Sophia Smith holds the MVP trophy after the team's NWSL championship soccer match against the Kansas City Current, Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington. At left is NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman. Portland is also among the favorites this season because of a loaded roster that includes U.S. national team players like Sophia Smith, Crystal Dunn and Becky Sauerbrunn.

NWSL embarks on 11th season boosted by World Cup excitement

March 23, 2023, 6:46pm National Sports

The National Women’s Soccer League embarks on its 11th season this weekend with players looking to capitalize on the excitement building ahead of the Women’s World Cup while also trying to move on from the turbulence of the last two seasons. Read story

Atlanta United defender Caleb Wiley (26) scored a goal as the 18-year-old helped his team to a 5-1 win over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Atlanta.

Timbers can’t keep up with red-hot Atlanta, fall 5-1

March 18, 2023, 7:12pm Soccer

Teenage defender Caleb Wiley scored again, Thiago Almada added a goal and two assists and Atlanta United added to the best start in club history with a 5-1 romp over the Portland Timbers on Saturday night. Read story

Los Angeles FC forward Kwadwo Opoku (22) misses a header under pressure by Portland Timbers defender Claudio Bravo (5) during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. The LAFC won 3-2. (AP Photo/Jae C.

Timbers to host Tigres UANL, Earthquakes in Leagues Cup group stage

March 9, 2023, 3:37pm Soccer

The Portland Timbers are set to host Tigres UANL of Liga MX and the San Jose Earthquakes in the group stage of Leagues Cup 2023, it was announced Thursday. Read story

Los Angeles FC midfielder Jose Cifuentes, bottom, heads the ball against Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Chara during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C.

LAFC beats Timbers 3-2 after raising title banners

March 4, 2023, 4:36pm Soccer

Giorgio Chiellini scored his first MLS goal, and Los Angeles FC opened its defense of the MLS title with a 3-2 victory over the Portland Timbers on Saturday. Read story

Portland Timbers forward Dairon Asprilla dribbles with the ball against Inter Miami in an MLS soccer match at Providence Park on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Portland, Ore.

Timbers win delayed home opener over Sporting Kansas City 1-0

February 28, 2023, 8:05am Soccer

Juan Mosquera scored an early goal and the Portland Timbers defeated Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on Monday night in a match rescheduled because of snow and frigid temperatures. Mosquera scored his first career MLS goal in the sixth minute. The Colombian defender signed with the Timbers… Read story

Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastián Blanco celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Seattle Sounders in Portland, Ore., Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. The Timbers won 2-1.

Timbers opening match postponed to Monday

February 23, 2023, 5:30pm Latest News

Due to severe winter weather in the Portland area, Major League Soccer announced Thursday that the Portland Timbers’ first match of the 2023 season against Sporting Kansas City at Providence Park has been postponed to Monday, Feb. 27. Previously scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25, Portland’s home opener will now kick… Read story