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Former Timbers player Jimmy Conway dies at 73

February 14, 2020, 4:02pm Soccer

Jimmy Conway, a former Irish international whose club career included stops with Fulham and the Portland Timbers, has died from complications of dementia. He was 73. Read story

The U.S. men&#039;s national team urged the U.S. Soccer Federation to sharply increase pay of the American women and accused the governing body of making low-ball offers in negotiations with the men.

U.S. soccer men’s union says women’s pay should be tripled

The U.S. men&#039;s national team urged the U.S. Soccer Federation to sharply increase pay of the American women and accused the governing body of making low-ball offers in negotiations with the men.

February 12, 2020, 2:45pm National Sports

The U.S. men's national team urged the U.S. Soccer Federation to sharply increase pay of the American women and accused the governing body of making low-ball offers in negotiations with the men. Read story

Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri is the club&#039;s all-time goals and assists leader.

Valeri back in the fold as Timbers prepare for MLS season

Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri is the club&#039;s all-time goals and assists leader.

February 3, 2020, 8:30pm Soccer

Toward the end of last season there was mounting concern that Diego Valeri might not return to the Portland Timbers. Read story

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe (15) moves the ball under pressure from Panama defender Hilary Jaen (4) during the first half of a CONCACAF women&#039;s Olympic qualifying soccer match Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Houston.

US downs Panama 8-0 in Olympic qualifying tournament

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe (15) moves the ball under pressure from Panama defender Hilary Jaen (4) during the first half of a CONCACAF women&#039;s Olympic qualifying soccer match Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Houston.

January 31, 2020, 9:18pm National Sports

Lindsey Horan scored three goals and the U.S. national team downed Panama 8-0 on Friday night in the the group stage of the CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament. Read story

Canada&#039;s Christine Sinclair, front left, celebrates with teammates after scoring against St. Kitts and Nevis during a CONCACAF women&#039;s Olympic qualifying soccer match Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Edinburg, Texas.

Canada’s Sinclair sets goal record in Olympic qualifier

Canada&#039;s Christine Sinclair, front left, celebrates with teammates after scoring against St. Kitts and Nevis during a CONCACAF women&#039;s Olympic qualifying soccer match Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Edinburg, Texas.

January 29, 2020, 6:34pm Soccer

Christine Sinclair scored twice to pass Abby Wambach for the international goals record among both men and women, and Canada defeated Saint Kitts and Nevis 11-0 on Wednesday in the CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament. Read story

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2017, file photo, United States defender Julie Ertz (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against New Zealand during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Commerce City, Colo. Ertz has been named the U.S. Soccer women&#039;s Player of the Year on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, for the second time. Ertz also won the award in 2017 and she won the federation&#039;s Young Player of the Year honors in 2012.

Julie Ertz named U.S. Soccer women’s player of the year

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2017, file photo, United States defender Julie Ertz (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against New Zealand during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Commerce City, Colo. Ertz has been named the U.S. Soccer women&#039;s Player of the Year on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, for the second time. Ertz also won the award in 2017 and she won the federation&#039;s Young Player of the Year honors in 2012.

December 13, 2019, 10:20am National Sports

Julie Ertz was named the U.S. Soccer women’s Player of the Year on Friday for the second time. Read story

Foster Langsdorf jumps onto the back of teammate Dairon Asprilla in celebration of a goal scored by Asprilla during a T2 game against Las Vegas on Saturday, March 23, 2019.

Langsdorf cut by Timbers

Foster Langsdorf jumps onto the back of teammate Dairon Asprilla in celebration of a goal scored by Asprilla during a T2 game against Las Vegas on Saturday, March 23, 2019.

November 22, 2019, 5:41pm Soccer

Vancouver native Foster Langsdorf was among four Portland Timbers players whose contract options were declined by the Timbers on Thursday. Read story

Seattle Sounders celebrate Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, after the team beat the Toronto FC in the MLS Cup championship soccer match in Seattle. The Sounders won 3-1.

Sounders claim 2nd MLS Cup in 4 years

Seattle Sounders celebrate Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, after the team beat the Toronto FC in the MLS Cup championship soccer match in Seattle. The Sounders won 3-1.

November 10, 2019, 2:53pm National Sports

The Seattle Sounders beat Toronto FC 3-1 on Sunday in the MLS Cup for their second title in four seasons. Read story

Chicago Red Stars forward Sam Kerr scores against the Portland Thorns FC during the first half of an NWSL playoffs semi-final soccer match Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Bridgeview, Ill.

Red Stars defeat Thorns 1-0 to reach NWSL championship

Chicago Red Stars forward Sam Kerr scores against the Portland Thorns FC during the first half of an NWSL playoffs semi-final soccer match Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Bridgeview, Ill.

October 20, 2019, 4:23pm Soccer

Sam Kerr scored in the ninth minute and the Chicago Red Stars advanced to the National Women’s Soccer League championship match with a 1-0 victory over the Portland Thorns on Sunday. Read story

Portland Timbers defender Jorge Villafana (4) pressures Real Salt Lake midfielder Everton Luiz (25) with help from forward Dairon Asprilla (27) aduring the first half of an MLS soccer Western Conference first-round playoff match in Sandy, Utah, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.

Real Salt Lake ends Timbers’ season

Portland Timbers defender Jorge Villafana (4) pressures Real Salt Lake midfielder Everton Luiz (25) with help from forward Dairon Asprilla (27) aduring the first half of an MLS soccer Western Conference first-round playoff match in Sandy, Utah, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.

October 19, 2019, 9:47pm Soccer

Jefferson Savarino scored in the 87th minute and Real Salt Lake beat the Portland Timbers 2-1 in the first round of the MLS playoffs Saturday night. Read story