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Thorns get Pride in opening 2-1 victory

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April 17, 2016, 9:53pm Soccer

Portland improves to 4-0 in season openers Read story

Nat Borchers and the Timbers defense did enough to earn an needed win on Saturday.

Tough-nosed effort nets Timbers needed win

Nat Borchers and the Timbers defense did enough to earn an needed win on Saturday.

April 16, 2016, 11:51pm Clark County Sports

PORTLAND – The Portland Timbers’ second win of the season was far from artistic. Portland’s first goal was all about hustle, the second took a fortunate deflection. But in terms of fighting spirit, Saturday’s 3-1 win over San Jose was something to admire. Read story

Portland Timbers forward Jack McInerney

Timbers get rough-and-tumble win over Earthquakes

Portland Timbers forward Jack McInerney

April 16, 2016, 10:37pm Soccer

Jack McInerney and Fanendo Adi scored second-half goals as the Timbers beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 in a game with drama right down to the 100th minute. Read story

Timbers MatchDay: vs. San Jose

April 15, 2016, 11:41pm Soccer

San Jose at Timbers Read story

Portland Thorns’ Christine Sinclair, a former University of Portland standout, is one of just a few returning players.

Thorns hope to make Providence Park their fortress

Portland Thorns’ Christine Sinclair, a former University of Portland standout, is one of just a few returning players.

April 15, 2016, 11:38pm Soccer

Portland hasn't dominated on its home turf Read story

Despite losing Saturday at Vancouver, Portland Timbers coach Caleb Porter said Darlington Nagbe had his best match of the season.

Timbers Darlington Nagbe returns to training

Despite losing Saturday at Vancouver, Portland Timbers coach Caleb Porter said Darlington Nagbe had his best match of the season.

April 15, 2016, 12:34pm Clark County Sports

Darlington Nagbe returned to training Friday with the Portland Timbers, just five days after suffering what looked like a severe injury in Sunday’s match at Los Angeles. Read story

Portland Timbers head coach Caleb Porter called Wednesday's first half unacceptable,  apologizes to team's fans.

Simple mistakes doom Timbers in loss to Dallas

Portland Timbers head coach Caleb Porter called Wednesday's first half unacceptable,  apologizes to team's fans.

April 13, 2016, 11:42pm Clark County Sports

PORTLAND – Caleb Porter didn’t name the offender when he talked about the plays that doomed the Portland Timbers in a 3-1 loss to FC Dallas on Wednesday. He didn’t have to. Jack Jewsbury raised his hand and took responsibility for a… Read story

Timbers matchday: FC Dallas at Portland

April 13, 2016, 3:59pm Soccer

A look ahead to Wednesday's match Read story

Gymnast Gigi Gernhart is preparing for her upcoming competition, as seen Monday afternoon, April 11, 2016 at Naydenov Gymnastics.

Special Abilities gymnast brings smiles to competition

Gymnast Gigi Gernhart is preparing for her upcoming competition, as seen Monday afternoon, April 11, 2016 at Naydenov Gymnastics.

April 12, 2016, 8:27pm Clark County Sports

Gigi Gernhart, a gymnast with Down syndrome, competes with the mainstream XCel-level team at Naydenov Gymnastics. Read story

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Nigel de Jong, left, crashes into Portland Timbers midfielder Darlington Nagbe during the second half of an MLS soccer game in Carson, Calif., Sunday April 10, 2016. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W.

Timbers relieved Nagbe not hurt worse

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Nigel de Jong, left, crashes into Portland Timbers midfielder Darlington Nagbe during the second half of an MLS soccer game in Carson, Calif., Sunday April 10, 2016. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W.

April 12, 2016, 8:17pm Soccer

Big relief. That was the way Portland Timbers coach Caleb Porter described his reaction to the news that Darlington Nagbe suffered only a sprained ankle when he was chopped down by Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Nigel De Jong on Sunday. Read story