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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

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.

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

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.

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

Major League Soccer, entering its 28th season this year, has a new team in St. Louis City and a new media deal with Apple TV. This season will also feature an expanded Leagues Cup, which will involve all of the MLS and Liga MX teams for the first time.

MLS, Apple have high expectations with launch of Season Pass

Major League Soccer, entering its 28th season this year, has a new team in St. Louis City and a new media deal with Apple TV. This season will also feature an expanded Leagues Cup, which will involve all of the MLS and Liga MX teams for the first time.

February 23, 2023, 5:15pm Soccer

Don Garber smiled as he showed off Major League Soccer’s new state-of-the-art facility, which will host studio shows for the Apple TV Season Pass package. Read story

United States forward Alex Morgan (13) reacts to scoring a goal during the first half of a SheBelieves Cup soccer match against Brazil Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Frisco, Texas.

U.S. women beat Brazil 2-1 to win SheBelieves Cup

United States forward Alex Morgan (13) reacts to scoring a goal during the first half of a SheBelieves Cup soccer match against Brazil Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Frisco, Texas.

February 22, 2023, 6:40pm Soccer

Alex Morgan and Mallory Swanson scored and the United States defeated Brazil 2-1 on Wednesday night to win the SheBelieves Cup for the fourth straight year. Read story

Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns new CEO Heather Davis, pictured Jan. 23, 2023 at Providence Park in Portland.

Scandal-plagued Portland Timbers and Thorns hire new CEO

Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns new CEO Heather Davis, pictured Jan. 23, 2023 at Providence Park in Portland.

January 25, 2023, 2:25pm Soccer

Heather Davis has been hired as chief executive officer to lead Major League Soccer's Portland Timbers and the National Women's Soccer League's Thorns amid the fallout from a series of scandals. Read story

FILE - Washington Spirit head coach Kris Ward, center, stands pitch side during the second half of the NWSL Championship soccer match against the Chicago Red Stars, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. The National Women's Soccer League said abuse allegations against former Washington Spirit coach Kris Ward were substantiated and he is ineligible to work in the NWSL without the commissioner's approval.

Portland Thorns trainer fired for giving players painkillers

FILE - Washington Spirit head coach Kris Ward, center, stands pitch side during the second half of the NWSL Championship soccer match against the Chicago Red Stars, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. The National Women's Soccer League said abuse allegations against former Washington Spirit coach Kris Ward were substantiated and he is ineligible to work in the NWSL without the commissioner's approval.

January 24, 2023, 3:07pm Soccer

The Portland Thorns have fired their athletic trainer after an outside investigation found he illegally distrubted a controlled substance to players, the National Women's Soccer League said Tuesday. Read story

Mike Norris, Portland Thorns head coach

Portland Thorns promote assistant Mike Norris to head coach

Mike Norris, Portland Thorns head coach

January 9, 2023, 6:03pm Soccer

Portland Thorns assistant Mike Norris has been promoted to head coach of the National Women’s Soccer League club to replace Rhian Wilkinson, who resigned after revealing she had developed feelings for a player that she had never acted on. Read story

FILE - Portland Thorns fans hold signs during the first half of the team's National Women's Soccer League soccer match against the Houston Dash in Portland, Ore., Oct. 6, 2021. An investigation commissioned by the NWSL and its players union found "widespread misconduct" directed at players dating back to the beginnings nearly a decade ago of the country's top women's professional league.

NWSL bans former Portland Thorns coach Riley, three others for life

FILE - Portland Thorns fans hold signs during the first half of the team's National Women's Soccer League soccer match against the Houston Dash in Portland, Ore., Oct. 6, 2021. An investigation commissioned by the NWSL and its players union found "widespread misconduct" directed at players dating back to the beginnings nearly a decade ago of the country's top women's professional league.

January 9, 2023, 6:02pm Soccer

The National Women’s Soccer League permanently banned four coaches Monday as part of disciplinary action taken against several individuals and teams in response to an investigation into alleged abuse and misconduct in the league. Read story

FILE - Portland Thorns FC forward Sophia Smith holds the MVP trophy after the NWSL championship soccer match against the Kansas City Current, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington. Forward Sophia Smith was named the U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year on Friday, Jan.

Portland Thorns’ Sophia Smith named US Soccer Female Player of the Year

FILE - Portland Thorns FC forward Sophia Smith holds the MVP trophy after the NWSL championship soccer match against the Kansas City Current, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington. Forward Sophia Smith was named the U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year on Friday, Jan.

January 6, 2023, 11:58am Soccer

Forward Sophia Smith was named the U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year on Friday after leading the national team with 11 goals and starting in a team-high 17 matches. Read story

Portland Timbers supporters cheer prior to the MLS Cup soccer match against New York City FC on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Portland, Ore.

Timbers begin preseason activities Friday

Portland Timbers supporters cheer prior to the MLS Cup soccer match against New York City FC on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Portland, Ore.

January 5, 2023, 3:26pm Soccer

The Portland Timbers will report to training camp Friday at the Timbers Training Facility in Beaverton, Ore., to begin preparations for their 13th Major League Soccer season. Read story