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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.

Oregon governor’s office denies NWSL request for more fans

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.

May 3, 2021, 6:47pm Soccer

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown's office has turned down an appeal by the commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League to allow more than 100 fans at the Challenge Cup tournament final Saturday between the Portland Thorns and Gotham FC. Read story

Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella, center, punches the ball away as Larrys Mabiala, left, and América defender Bruno Valdez, right, close in during the first half of a CONCACAF Champions League soccer match in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

Portland draws 1-1 with Club América in the Champions League

Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella, center, punches the ball away as Larrys Mabiala, left, and América defender Bruno Valdez, right, close in during the first half of a CONCACAF Champions League soccer match in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

April 28, 2021, 9:55pm Soccer

Felipe More scored on a penalty kick in stoppage time to pull the Portland Timbers into a 1-1 draw with Club América on Wednesday night in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal. Read story

Portland Timbers celebrate a goal by Dairon Asprilla (27) during an MLS soccer match against the Houston Dynamo on Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Portland, Ore.

Timbers beat Dynamo 2-1 for first victory of season

Portland Timbers celebrate a goal by Dairon Asprilla (27) during an MLS soccer match against the Houston Dynamo on Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Portland, Ore.

April 24, 2021, 10:02pm Soccer

Dairon Asprilla and Cristhian Paredes scored and the Portland Timbers beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 on Saturday night for their first victory of the season. Read story

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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&#039;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

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2020, file photo, United States Alex Morgan reacts during the international friendly women&#039;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.

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&#039; 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&#039;s Jorge Villafana.

Timbers trade Villafaña to LA Galaxy

Portland Timbers&#039; 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&#039;s Jorge Villafana.

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

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.

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

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

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