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Portland Timbers head coach Giovanni Savarese walks off the pitch with his team after the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Seattle Sounders, Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Timbers sign head coach Savarese to contract extension

Portland Timbers head coach Giovanni Savarese walks off the pitch with his team after the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Seattle Sounders, Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

October 26, 2022, 6:05pm Soccer

The Portland Timbers signed head coach Giovanni Savarese to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced on Wednesday. Heading into his sixth season at the helm for Portland, Savarese’s contract extension will see him through 2025 with a club option year in 2026. “This is something that has… Read story

FILE - Portland Timbers president Merritt Paulson speaks during a soccer news conference announcing the firing of Timbers coach John Spencer on July 9, 2012, in Portland, Ore. Paulson, who also owns the Portland Thorns women soccer team, has removed himself from a decision-making role with the National Women's Soccer League club until the findings are released from an ongoing investigation into numerous scandals around the league.

Paulson steps away as CEO of Timbers, Thorns amid scandal

FILE - Portland Timbers president Merritt Paulson speaks during a soccer news conference announcing the firing of Timbers coach John Spencer on July 9, 2012, in Portland, Ore. Paulson, who also owns the Portland Thorns women soccer team, has removed himself from a decision-making role with the National Women's Soccer League club until the findings are released from an ongoing investigation into numerous scandals around the league.

October 11, 2022, 10:51am Latest News

Merritt Paulson removed himself Tuesday as the chief operating officer of the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer and the Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League. Read story

Portland Timbers defender Bill Tuiloma (25) defends against Real Salt Lake forward Rubio Rubin (14) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Sandy, Utah.

Timbers’ season ends with loss in Salt Lake City

Portland Timbers defender Bill Tuiloma (25) defends against Real Salt Lake forward Rubio Rubin (14) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Sandy, Utah.

October 9, 2022, 5:06pm Soccer

Jefferson Savarino scored early and Real Salt Lake went on to secure a spot in the MLS playoffs with a 3-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on Sunday. Read story

England's Georgia Stanway shoots to score from the penalty spot during the women's friendly soccer match between England and the US at Wembley stadium in London, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

England women beat U.S. 2-1 in statement soccer victory at Wembley

England's Georgia Stanway shoots to score from the penalty spot during the women's friendly soccer match between England and the US at Wembley stadium in London, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

October 7, 2022, 4:43pm National Sports

Ten weeks after conquering Europe, England women proclaimed themselves ready for even more after beating the world champion United States 2-1 in a friendly at Wembley Stadium on Friday. Read story

United States’ forward Megan Rapinoe poses with the trophies after the France 2019 Womens World Cup football final match between USA and the Netherlands, on July 7, 2019, at the Lyon Stadium in Lyon, central-eastern France.

OL Reign star Megan Rapinoe calls for NWSL owners to be removed after reports of abuse

United States’ forward Megan Rapinoe poses with the trophies after the France 2019 Womens World Cup football final match between USA and the Netherlands, on July 7, 2019, at the Lyon Stadium in Lyon, central-eastern France.

October 7, 2022, 7:33am Northwest

OL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe on Thursday called for ownership changes for the Portland Thorns FC and the Chicago Red Stars following the release of a report detailing systemic abuse in the NWSL. The investigative report released Monday by former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Q. Yates detailed accounts of… Read story

FILE - Portland Timbers team president and general manager Gavin Wilkinson, left, speaks as team owner Merritt Paulson, right, listens during an MLS soccer news conference on Jan. 8, 2018, in Portland, Ore. Wilkinson and Paulson have been removed from any decision-making roles with the Portland Thorn's National Women's Soccer League club until the findings are released from an ongoing investigation into numerous scandals around the league.

Thorns fire execs, Louisville apologizes following report

FILE - Portland Timbers team president and general manager Gavin Wilkinson, left, speaks as team owner Merritt Paulson, right, listens during an MLS soccer news conference on Jan. 8, 2018, in Portland, Ore. Wilkinson and Paulson have been removed from any decision-making roles with the Portland Thorn's National Women's Soccer League club until the findings are released from an ongoing investigation into numerous scandals around the league.

October 5, 2022, 5:45pm Soccer

The Portland Thorns have dismissed a pair of team executives in the wake of an investigation into misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League. Read story

FILE - Portland Thorns fans hold signs during the first half of the team's NWSL soccer match against the Houston Dash in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women's Soccer League last season found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players, according to a report released Monday, Oct. 3, 2022.

Thorns owner Paulson steps away after damning abuse report

FILE - Portland Thorns fans hold signs during the first half of the team's NWSL soccer match against the Houston Dash in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women's Soccer League last season found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players, according to a report released Monday, Oct. 3, 2022.

October 4, 2022, 3:10pm Soccer

Portland Thorns owner Merritt Paulson has removed himself from a decision-making role with the National Women’s Soccer League club until the findings are released from an ongoing investigation into numerous scandals around the league. Read story

Portland Timbers midfielder Dairon Asprilla (27) does a cartwheel while celebrating after scoring a goal against the New England Revolution during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Portland, Ore.

Timbers topple Minnesota 1-0 for 4th straight win

Portland Timbers midfielder Dairon Asprilla (27) does a cartwheel while celebrating after scoring a goal against the New England Revolution during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Portland, Ore.

September 10, 2022, 10:32pm Soccer

Dairon Asprilla scored on a header in the 61st minute and the Portland Timbers downed Minnesota United 1-0 on Saturday night. 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 down Sounders 2-1 to win Cascadia Cup

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.

August 26, 2022, 10:32pm Soccer

Sebastian Blanco scored the go-ahead goal early in the second half and the Portland Timbers won the Cascadia Cup with a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Friday night. Read story

Sporting Kansas City midfielder Roger Espinoza (15) and Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Char? (21) chase the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, in Kansas City, Kan.

Agada sparks Sporting KC to 4-1 romp over Portland

Sporting Kansas City midfielder Roger Espinoza (15) and Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Char? (21) chase the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, in Kansas City, Kan.

August 21, 2022, 7:58pm Soccer

William Agada scored two goals and Sporting Kansas City cruised to a 4-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on Sunday. Read story