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Stories by Paul Danzer

Columbian Soccer, hockey and Community Sports Reporter

Community notebook: Local youth soccer teams capture state titles

December 14, 2015, 9:13pm Clark County Sports

Five youth soccer teams from Clark County won state championships over the weekend in Tukwila. Read story

Timbers defender Jorge Villafana has been transferred to Santos Laguna in Mexico.

Deals mean change at left back for Timbers

Timbers defender Jorge Villafana has been transferred to Santos Laguna in Mexico.

December 11, 2015, 1:22pm Clark County Sports

Five days after the Portland Timbers won MLS Cup, two popular members of the team have departed. Read story

Jr. hockey notebook: Bukarts glad his hat trick helped team rally

December 10, 2015, 10:50pm Sports

Latvian records his first WHL three-goal game Read story

Portland Timbers celebrate their goal against the Columbus Crew during the first half of the MLS Cup championship soccer game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio.

Porter: Images from MLS Cup will linger

Portland Timbers celebrate their goal against the Columbus Crew during the first half of the MLS Cup championship soccer game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio.

December 9, 2015, 6:08pm Clark County Sports

Timbers coach looks back, ahead to next season Read story

Fresh off MLS Cup title, Timbers make roster moves

December 7, 2015, 11:18pm National Sports

Team re-signs Jewsbury, exercises options on four, declines options on seven Read story

Kelsey MacKinnon, left, and Kim MacKinnon at MLS Cup final Dec. 6 in Columbus, Ohio.

Local fans revel in team’s MLS crown

Kelsey MacKinnon, left, and Kim MacKinnon at MLS Cup final Dec. 6 in Columbus, Ohio.

December 7, 2015, 11:06pm Clark County Sports

A week ago, Bryan Dainty and Noland Hoshino were making plans to watch the MLS Cup championship game at Crystal Ballroom in Portland, where an official watch party was planned. Read story

Timbers' Rodney Wallace celebrates winning the MLS Championship with a crowd of raucous fans after arriving at with teammates at Portland International Airport on Monday afternoon, Dec. 7, 2015.

Timbers fans fete conquering heroes

Timbers' Rodney Wallace celebrates winning the MLS Championship with a crowd of raucous fans after arriving at with teammates at Portland International Airport on Monday afternoon, Dec. 7, 2015.

December 7, 2015, 8:48pm Latest News

Crowd turns out for return of MLS Cup champion Timbers Read story

Portland Timbers forward Darlington Nagbe, left, and Columbus Crew midfielder Cedrick Mabwati fight for the ball during the second half of the MLS Cup championship soccer game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. The Timbers won 2-1.

Determined defending earns Timbers a title

Portland Timbers forward Darlington Nagbe, left, and Columbus Crew midfielder Cedrick Mabwati fight for the ball during the second half of the MLS Cup championship soccer game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. The Timbers won 2-1.

December 6, 2015, 10:04pm Soccer

For Portland Timbers fans, watching the Columbus Crew play most of the second half of Sunday’s MLS Cup final in the Timbers half of the field had to be unnerving. But Timbers coach Caleb Porter said he was never worried. Read story

Timbers Matchday: MLS Cup vs. Crew

December 6, 2015, 6:00am Soccer

Timbers at Columbus Read story

FC Dallas midfielder Michael Barrios (21) chips the ballast Portland Timbers midfielder Darlington Nagbe, right, during the first half of the MLS soccer Western Conference championship match, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Frisco, Texas. The teams tied 2-2, but Portland advanced on aggregate score.

Timbers set sights on title for team and Portland

FC Dallas midfielder Michael Barrios (21) chips the ballast Portland Timbers midfielder Darlington Nagbe, right, during the first half of the MLS soccer Western Conference championship match, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Frisco, Texas. The teams tied 2-2, but Portland advanced on aggregate score.

December 5, 2015, 6:06pm Soccer

Battle of midfields may decide MLS Cup vs. Columbus Read story