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Portland Timbers forward Yimmi Chara (23) shoots as Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Russell Teibert (31) looks on in the first half during an MLS soccer game Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Sandy, Utah.

Whitecaps beat Timbers 1-0 in MLS opener

April 18, 2021, 9:45pm Soccer

Lucas Cavallini scored in the 49th minute and the Vancouver Whitecaps kicked off the 2021 Cascadia Cup with a 1-0 win over the Portland Timbers in the season opener for both teams on Sunday night. Read story

Portland Thorns players celebrate a goal scored by Portland's Rocky Rodriguez (11), left, against Kansas City during an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match, Friday, April 9, 2021, in Portland, Ore.

Thorns down KC 2-1 as fans return to the stands in Oregon

April 9, 2021, 10:16pm Soccer

Rocky Rodriquez and Tyler Lussi scored and the Portland Thorns welcomed their fans to Providence Park for the the first time in 545 days with a 2-1 victory over Kansas City on Friday night. Read story

There won’t be 25,218 fans at Providence Park this soccer season, but Oregon will allow 25 percent capacity.

Oregon to allow limited fans at outdoor sporting events, like pro soccer

March 17, 2021, 4:46pm Soccer

The Portland Timbers and the Portland Thorns will be able to welcome a limited number of fans back to home soccer games starting next month. Read story

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2020, file photo, United States Alex Morgan reacts during the international friendly women's soccer match agaiinst The Netherlands at Rat Verlegh stadium in Breda, southern Netherlands. Morgan is back with the U.S. national team and learning to adjust to a career as a working mom.

Alex Morgan back with U.S. national team, daughter in tow

February 12, 2021, 4:08pm National Sports

Alex Morgan is still adjusting to her career as a working mom — and that means those post-practice naps are making way for daughter Charlie’s schedule. Read story

Portland Timbers' David Guzman (20) celebrates his first-half goal against the Columbus Crew during a Major League Soccer match Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, in Portland, Ore. At right is Portland's Jorge Villafana.

Timbers trade Villafaña to LA Galaxy

January 12, 2021, 4:33pm Soccer

The Portland Timbers on Tuesday traded defender Jorge Villafaña and the 16th overall pick in the 2021 MLS Superdraft to the LA Galaxy in exchange for the 8th overall pick. Read story

Columbus Crew players celebrate a goal against the Seattle Sounders during the first half of the MLS Championship soccer match Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio.

Crew beat Sounders 3-0 for 2nd MLS title

December 12, 2020, 8:04pm Soccer

Lucas Zelarayán scored midway through the first half and added the clincher in the 82nd minute and the Columbus Crew won their second MLS Cup title, beating the defending champion Seattle Sounders 3-0 on Saturday night. Read story

Foster Langsdorf heads the ball while posing for a press photo in Portland on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

Mountain View grad Langsdorf has contract picked up by Minnesota United

December 11, 2020, 7:50pm Soccer

Mountain View High grad and former Stanford soccer standout Foster Langsdorf was one of seven players to have their contract options picked up by Minnesota United, the team announced Friday. Read story

FILE - In this March 1987 file photo, Pele, left, and Maradona hold "Sports Oscar" trophies in Milan, Rome. The Argentine soccer great who was among the best players ever and who led his country to the 1986 World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity, died from a heart attack on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at his home in Buenos Aires. He was 60.

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60

November 25, 2020, 10:44am Soccer

Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who scored the “Hand of God” goal in 1986 and led his country to that year’s World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity, has died. He was 60. Read story

FC Dallas forward Fafa Picault, bottom, slide tackles Portland Timbers defender Pablo Bonilla, top, during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020.

Timbers’ season ends on penalty shootout loss to FC Dallas

November 22, 2020, 10:41pm Latest News

Jimmy Maurer stopped Jorge Villafana's shootout attempt and FC Dallas advanced 8-7 on penalty kicks in the Major League Soccer playoffs after a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Sunday night. Read story

Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri, left, handles the ball while pressured by Los Angeles FC midfielder Eduard Atuesta during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020.

Timbers finish third in West with 1-1 draw against LAFC

November 8, 2020, 6:25pm Latest News

Jorge Villafana scored in the 90th minute, and the Portland Timbers played to a 1-1 draw against LAFC on Sunday as both teams wrapped up the regular season bound for the playoffs. Read story