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Portland Timbers forward Andy Polo (7) celebrates his goal against the New York City during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla.

Timbers advance to semifinals of MLS is Back tournament

Portland Timbers forward Andy Polo (7) celebrates his goal against the New York City during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla.

August 1, 2020, 9:50pm Soccer

Diego Valeri and Andy Polo came on in the second half to score key goals as the Portland Timbers defeated New York City FC 3-1 on Saturday night in the final quarterfinal match of the MLS is Back tournament. Read story

Washington Timbers 02-03 Red player Giselle Snedeker looks for a pass during a training session on Tuesday at Harmony Sports Complex.

Navigating the club soccer world in Clark County

Washington Timbers 02-03 Red player Giselle Snedeker looks for a pass during a training session on Tuesday at Harmony Sports Complex.

July 25, 2020, 7:30pm Clark County Sports

Club soccer, which comes in many forms and levels, defines the sport's success and dictates which athletes have a chance to play beyond high school. Read story

Portland Timbers forward Jeremy Ebobisse (17) celebrates after scoring a goal as midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) and defender Dario Zuparic (13) come to congratulate him during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Los Angeles FC, early Friday, July 24, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M.

Timbers take first in Group F with 2-2 draw against LAFC

Portland Timbers forward Jeremy Ebobisse (17) celebrates after scoring a goal as midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) and defender Dario Zuparic (13) come to congratulate him during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Los Angeles FC, early Friday, July 24, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M.

July 23, 2020, 9:56pm Soccer

Jeremy Ebobisse scored his third goal of the MLS is Back tournament and the Portland Timbers played to a 2-2 draw against the Los Angeles Football Club on Thursday night in the final group stage match. Read story

FILE - This is an Aug. 30, 2015, file photo showing Portland Thorns&#039; Nadine Angerer before an NWSL soccer match against the Washington Spirit in Portland, Ore. Former German national team goalkeeper Nadine Angerer has suddenly and unexpectedly found herself on the bench for the Portland Thorns, poised to play as the team navigates injuries at the Challenge Cup tournament. The 42-year-old goalkeeping coach for the Thorns retired from playing five years ago.

Thorns goalkeeper coach Nadine Angerer pressed into duty

FILE - This is an Aug. 30, 2015, file photo showing Portland Thorns&#039; Nadine Angerer before an NWSL soccer match against the Washington Spirit in Portland, Ore. Former German national team goalkeeper Nadine Angerer has suddenly and unexpectedly found herself on the bench for the Portland Thorns, poised to play as the team navigates injuries at the Challenge Cup tournament. The 42-year-old goalkeeping coach for the Thorns retired from playing five years ago.

July 21, 2020, 8:16pm Soccer

Former German national team goalkeeper Nadine Angerer has unexpectedly found herself on the bench for the Portland Thorns, poised to play if needed as the team navigates the Challenge Cup tournament. Read story

Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) celebrates after scoring a goal as midfielder Sebastian Blanco, left, and defender Jorge Villafana (4) come to congratulate him during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Houston Dynamo, Saturday, July 18, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M.

Timbers reach knockout stage after 2-1 win over Houston

Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) celebrates after scoring a goal as midfielder Sebastian Blanco, left, and defender Jorge Villafana (4) come to congratulate him during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Houston Dynamo, Saturday, July 18, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M.

July 18, 2020, 7:37pm Soccer

Jeremy Ebobisse and Diego Valeri scored and the Portland Timbers clinched a spot in the knockout round of the MLS is Back tournament with a 2-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night. Read story

Portland Thorns' Morgan Weaver, rear, celebrates with teammate Simone Charley (38) after scoring against the North Carolina Courage during the second half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Friday, July 17, 2020, in Herriman, Utah.

Thorns topple top seed Courage 1-0 in NWSL Challenge Cup

Portland Thorns' Morgan Weaver, rear, celebrates with teammate Simone Charley (38) after scoring against the North Carolina Courage during the second half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Friday, July 17, 2020, in Herriman, Utah.

July 17, 2020, 12:40pm Soccer

Rookie Morgan Weaver scored in the 68th minute to send the Portland Thorns into the semifinals of the National Women's Soccer League's Challenge Cup with a surprising 1-0 victory Friday. Read story

OL Reign forward Sofia Huerta (20) controls the ball as Portland Thorns midfielder Celeste Boureille (30) defends during the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Monday, July 13, 2020, in Herriman, Utah.

Thorns winless after one more draw

OL Reign forward Sofia Huerta (20) controls the ball as Portland Thorns midfielder Celeste Boureille (30) defends during the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Monday, July 13, 2020, in Herriman, Utah.

July 13, 2020, 10:36pm Soccer

The Portland Thorns will face top-seeded North Carolina in the quarterfinals of the National Women’s Soccer League’s Challenge Cup after wrapping up the group stage with a scoreless draw with the rival OL Reign on Monday. Read story

Portland Timbers midfielder Marvin Loria (44) controls the ball in front of LA Galaxy midfielder Sacha Kljestan during the first half of an MLS soccer match Monday, July 13, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M.

Portland gets spark from Blanco, Timbers beat Galaxy 2-1

Portland Timbers midfielder Marvin Loria (44) controls the ball in front of LA Galaxy midfielder Sacha Kljestan during the first half of an MLS soccer match Monday, July 13, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M.

July 13, 2020, 10:35pm Soccer

Portland wins opener of MLS is Back Tournament Read story

Portland Thorns FC goalkeeper Bella Bixby looks on as North Carolina Courage forward Lynn Williams (9) scores against her during the second half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Herriman, Utah.

Stoppage time goal lifts Courage over Thorns 2-1

Portland Thorns FC goalkeeper Bella Bixby looks on as North Carolina Courage forward Lynn Williams (9) scores against her during the second half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Herriman, Utah.

June 27, 2020, 12:52pm Soccer

Lynn Williams scored in stoppage time and the North Carolina Courage defeated the Portland Thorns 2-1 in the opening game of the National Women's Soccer League's Challenge Cup tournament on Saturday. Read story

Portland forward Christine Sinclair and the Thorns will open the National Women&#039;s Soccer League Challenge Cup tournament on Saturday, June 27, 2020. And the pressure is on as the first professional team sport in the United States to play amid the coronavirus pandemic.

NWSL takes field first as other pro leagues chart futures

Portland forward Christine Sinclair and the Thorns will open the National Women&#039;s Soccer League Challenge Cup tournament on Saturday, June 27, 2020. And the pressure is on as the first professional team sport in the United States to play amid the coronavirus pandemic.

June 26, 2020, 3:23pm Soccer

The National Women’s Soccer League opens its Challenge Cup tournament Saturday and the pressure is on as it becomes the first professional team sports league to play in the U.S. amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read story