Nasty Challenge

After a stampede of children and awkward national anthem the Timbers and Sounders squared off for the last time in Seattle as USL rivals. Portland controlled the stands as the army were the fan-track on USLlive; however, it was a bit different on the pitch. The match started out as I expected, playing off the emotion of being at home in the big time stadium, the Sounders went searching for the...

...until we humiliate the Seattle Sounders' for the last time on their home turf. I remember as a kid watching the Yankees take on the Red Sox and how the entire day my stomach would just rumble with anticipation, today I'm having the same experience but in lieu of the two most historic teams in Major League Baseball it's two minor league Soccer teams. For those of us who have blood that pumps...

Tonight's match left a nasty taste in my mouth. I stated that Rochester would be lucky to pull out a draw in May and that we weren't going to be the ones to give it to them, tonight I was wrong. I was proud of the defensive line who stepped it up and did a good job at stopping the attacks but I was a bit disappointed in the midfield and offense tonight who had a hard time getting back into the...

I've been a critic of the MLS for about as long as I've been a footy fan. I've been at odds with myself over the topic of MLS expansion in Portland with more times taking the "if it ain't broke don't fix it approach." I've also mentioned Portland would be a huge cash cow for the MLS and would possibly make it something worth watching. The question ultimately becomes when's the right time? I...

The Tribune posted today an interview with Arsene Oka who according to the Tribune has been in Portland for two days now after the long wait on his visa. The Article states that Arsene is expecting to play two or three games from now which will be interesting. Arsene seems to have a good attitude and a level head. Oka also made mention of the Timber's community and solidarity among the players...

I'm freaking excited. It sucked having a week off, having to get my fix from other teams with empty stands; however, the pride of Portland is going to make it up to me this weekend as they face the Rochester Raging Rhinos, are they still called that, at PGE park and then make the trip up to Seattle [speaking of empty stands] for their first away match. Rochester Bottom of the table Rochester...

It's been a slow week with me questioning the meaning of life, this often happens when the Timbers have a week off. However, I still need my soccer fix so I decided to scope out how our rivals who suck did as well as the team that may put some pressure on us this season. The first notable match of the weekend was Montreal's win over the Puerto Rico Islanders. There's been some hype about this...