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FILE - In this March 1987 file photo, Pele, left, and Maradona hold &quot;Sports Oscar&quot; 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

FILE - In this March 1987 file photo, Pele, left, and Maradona hold &quot;Sports Oscar&quot; 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Portland Timbers defender Marco Farfan, left, heads the ball away from in front of the goal as Colorado Rapids forward Andre Shinyashiki looks on during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020.

Timbers fall into No. 2 seed with 1-0 loss to Rapids

Portland Timbers defender Marco Farfan, left, heads the ball away from in front of the goal as Colorado Rapids forward Andre Shinyashiki looks on during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020.

November 4, 2020, 11:00pm Soccer

Kellyn Acosta scored in the 83rd minute and the Colorado Rapids clinched a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over the Portland Timbers on Wednesday night. Read story

Vancouver Whitecaps forward Cristian Dajome, left, puts a shot on goal as Portland Timbers defender Jorge Villafana defends during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.

Timbers down Whitecaps 1-0 to move into first in the West

Vancouver Whitecaps forward Cristian Dajome, left, puts a shot on goal as Portland Timbers defender Jorge Villafana defends during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.

November 1, 2020, 10:13pm Soccer

Yimmi Chara scored in the 61st minute and the Portland Timbers beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 on Sunday night. Read story

Portland Timbers' Yimmi Chara chases down the ball during the first half of the team's MLS soccer match against the LA Galaxy on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, in Portland, Ore.

Timbers clinch playoff berth with 5-2 win over Galaxy

Portland Timbers' Yimmi Chara chases down the ball during the first half of the team's MLS soccer match against the LA Galaxy on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, in Portland, Ore.

October 28, 2020, 9:29pm Soccer

Portland clinches berth for fourth straight year Read story

Seattle Sounders' Jordy Delem (8) heads the ball in front of Portland Timbers' Yimmi Chara in the first half of an MLS soccer match, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Seattle.

Bruin’s late goal gives Sounders 1-1 draw with rival Timbers

Seattle Sounders' Jordy Delem (8) heads the ball in front of Portland Timbers' Yimmi Chara in the first half of an MLS soccer match, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Seattle.

October 23, 2020, 9:11am Soccer

Will Bruin scored off a corner kick in the third minute of second-half stoppage time, and the Seattle Sounders salvaged a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Thursday night. After dominating most of the second half, Seattle finally found an equalizer in the… Read story

Portland Timbers goalkeeper Steve Clark, left, stops the shot of Los Angeles FC forward Bradley Wright-Phillips, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020.

Torres’ goal gives LAFC a 1-1 draw with the Timbers

Portland Timbers goalkeeper Steve Clark, left, stops the shot of Los Angeles FC forward Bradley Wright-Phillips, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020.

October 18, 2020, 9:44pm Latest News

Teenager Christian Torres scored his first Major League Soccer goal in stoppage time to give Los Angeles FC a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Sunday night. Read story

Portland Timbers goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic (31) makes a save against Real Salt Lake in the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, in Sandy, Utah.

Timbers stumble against Real Salt Lake

Portland Timbers goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic (31) makes a save against Real Salt Lake in the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, in Sandy, Utah.

October 14, 2020, 9:13pm Soccer

Douglas Martínez scored his first MLS goal, Damir Kreilach added a goal and Real Salt Lake snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the Portland Timbers on Wednesday night. Read story

Timbers win 5th straight with 3-0 victory over San Jose

October 11, 2020, 10:34pm Latest News

Jaroslaw Niezgoda scored two goals and the Portland Timbers won their fifth straight match with a 3-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday night. Read story