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Players, coaches ponder MLS shifting its calendar

February 19, 2025, 2:37pm Soccer

As Major League Soccer readies to open its 30th season, some players and coaches are advocating for a fall-to-spring calendar, a major move that would align the league with its… Read story

Colorado Rapids select Alex Harris with 4th pick in MLS SuperDraft

December 20, 2024, 1:53pm Clark County Sports

From the Columbia River Rapids to the Colorado Rapids, Alex Harris is returning to familiar territory in the next phase of his decorated soccer career. Harris, a 2023 graduate of… Read story

Timbers Army members hold up scarves Saturday, April 13, 2024, during the Timbers’ 2-2 draw against Los Angeles FC at Providence Park in Portland.

Timbers to open 2025 Major League Soccer season at home vs. Whitecaps

Timbers Army members hold up scarves Saturday, April 13, 2024, during the Timbers’ 2-2 draw against Los Angeles FC at Providence Park in Portland.

December 19, 2024, 12:39pm Soccer

The Portland Timbers will open the Major League Soccer regular season on Feb. 23 against Cascadia Cup rival Vancouver Whitecaps. Read story

Columbia River senior Alex Harris poses for a portrait Wednesday, June 7, 2023, Columbia River High School. Harris is The ColumbianÌs All-Region boys soccer player of the year.

Columbia River grad, Cornell soccer standout Alex Harris turns pro

Columbia River senior Alex Harris poses for a portrait Wednesday, June 7, 2023, Columbia River High School. Harris is The ColumbianÌs All-Region boys soccer player of the year.

December 18, 2024, 4:07pm College

Cornell soccer standout Alex Harris, a Columbia River High grad, is turning pro. Read story

Portland Timbers' Evander (10) scored two goals Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, against the LA Galaxy. The Timbers won the match 4-2.

Evander scores 2 goals as Timbers take down LA Galaxy 4-2

Portland Timbers' Evander (10) scored two goals Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, against the LA Galaxy. The Timbers won the match 4-2.

September 18, 2024, 9:58pm Soccer

Evander scored a pair of goals and the Portland Timbers remained in play for the postseason with a 4-2 victory over the LA Galaxy on Wednesday night. Read story

Portland Timbers' Evander had a goal and assist on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in a 3-2 loss at FC Dallas. It was Evander's 10th goal this season and eighth time with a goal and assist.

Dallas beats Timbers 3-2 on late own goal

Portland Timbers' Evander had a goal and assist on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in a 3-2 loss at FC Dallas. It was Evander's 10th goal this season and eighth time with a goal and assist.

July 4, 2024, 8:37pm Soccer

Petar Musa and defender Nkosi Tafari scored in the second half and FC Dallas turned a late own goal by Portland midfielder Cristhian Paredes into a 3-2 victory, snapping the Timbers’ seven-match unbeaten run in a Fourth of July thriller on Thursday night. Read story

Portland Timbers forward Jonathan Rodríguez shoots against the Vancouver Whitecaps during an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Portland, Ore.

Jonathan Rodríguez scores in stoppage time to give Portland Timbers 3-2 win over Minnesota United

Portland Timbers forward Jonathan Rodríguez shoots against the Vancouver Whitecaps during an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Portland, Ore.

June 29, 2024, 10:33pm Latest News

Jonathan Rodríguez scored in stoppage time to give the Portland Timbers a 3-2 come-from-behind win over Minnesota United on Saturday night. Read story

Portland Timbers forward Jonathan Rodriguez, left, scored the go-ahead goal on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, as the Timbers beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 at San Jose, Calif.

Rodriguez header in 72nd minute gets Timbers past Earthquakes 2-1

Portland Timbers forward Jonathan Rodriguez, left, scored the go-ahead goal on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, as the Timbers beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 at San Jose, Calif.

June 19, 2024, 9:57pm Soccer

Jonathan Rodriguez scored on a header in the 72nd minute and the Portland Timbers extended their unbeaten streak to five straight with a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes. Read story

Portland Timbers forward Jonathan Rodríguez (14) scores against Austin FC during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

Timbers beat Austin to end 3-game road losing streak

Portland Timbers forward Jonathan Rodríguez (14) scores against Austin FC during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

May 29, 2024, 8:25pm Soccer

Evander curled in a beautiful free kick in first-half stoppage time, Jonathan Rodríguez added a penalty-kick goal in the 66th minute and the Portland Timbers beat Austin 2-0 on Wednesday night to end a three-game road losing streak. Read story

Portland Timbers forward Jonathan Rodriguez scored two goals against the San Jose Earthquakes, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in a 4-2 Timbers victory.

Timbers rally to beat San Jose 4-2, snap winless streak

Portland Timbers forward Jonathan Rodriguez scored two goals against the San Jose Earthquakes, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in a 4-2 Timbers victory.

May 15, 2024, 10:25pm Soccer

Jonathan Rodriguez scored a pair of goals and the Portland Timbers snapped a nine-game winless streak with a 4-2 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes. Read story