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Morgan has 5 goals as U.S. routs Thailand 13-0

June 11, 2019, 3:32pm National Sports

Alex Morgan tied a tournament record with five goals and the defending champion U.S. national team opened the Women’s World Cup with a historic 13-0 rout of Thailand on Tuesday night. Read story

United States’ Carli Lloyd, right, celebrates with teammates during the 2015 championship match. The U.S. national team, ranked No. 1 globally, will try to defend its title in soccer’s premier tournament, which kicks off on June 7.

Equity will be the theme of this Women’s World Cup

June 4, 2019, 7:04pm National Sports

The world’s best player won’t be at the Women’s World Cup but the world’s best team will be, with both sides taking a stand for equality. Read story

Timbers cut down by LAFC in return to Portland, 3-2

June 1, 2019, 11:10pm Soccer

Carlos Vela had a goal and an assist in the first half to lead Los Angeles FC past the Portland Timbers 3-2 on Saturday. Read story

Portland Timbers’ Brian Fernandez, right, reacts after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Philadelphia Union in Chester, Pa., Saturday, May 25, 2019.

Timbers cap 12-game trip with 3-1 win over Union

May 25, 2019, 7:25pm Soccer

Brian Fernandez scored twice and the Portland Timbers beat Philadelphia 3-1 on Saturday night to knock the Union from the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Read story

Portland Timbers defender Bill Tuiloma (25) tries to take the ball from Houston Dynamo forward Alberth Elis (17) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Houston.

Fernandez scores in MLS debut, Timbers tie Dynamo 1-1

May 15, 2019, 11:01pm Soccer

Brian Fernández scored 12 minutes after entering as a second-half substitute in his MLS debut, and the Portland Timbers tied the Houston Dynamo 1-1 on Wednesday night. Read story

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Russell Teibert, right, grabs the jersey of Portland Timbers’ Andres Flores as he tries to slow Flores down during the second half of an MLS soccer match Friday, May 10, 2019, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Montero scores as Whitecaps beat Timbers 1-0

May 10, 2019, 9:50pm Soccer

Fredy Montero scored in the ninth minute and the Vancouver Whitecaps held on to beat the Cascadia Cup rival Portland Timbers 1-0 on Friday night. Read story

Portland Timbers midfielders Diego Chara (21) and Sebastian Blanco (10) pressure Real Salt Lake forward Jefferson Savarino during an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Sandy, Utah.

Valeri, Timbers beat Real Salt Lake for third straight win

May 4, 2019, 9:23pm Soccer

Diego Valeri and Sebastián Blanco each scored and the Portland Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 2-1 on Saturday night at Sandy, Utah, for their third consecutive victory. Read story

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

Langsdorf looking at an uncertain future with Timbers

April 30, 2019, 6:00pm Clark County Sports

Earlier this season, Foster Langsdorf asked Timbers head coach Gio Savarese to meet and discuss his role. Langsdorf sought answers as he began his second season with his hometown club. Read story

Toronto FC midfielder Marky Delgado (8) dives over Portland Timbers defender Jorge Moreira (2) as the two collide during the first half in Toronto, Saturday.

Ebobisse breaks tie, Timbers beat Toronto, 2-1

April 27, 2019, 6:21pm Soccer

Jeremy Ebobisse broke a tie on a diving header in the 70th minute in the Portland Timbers’ 2-1 road victory over Toronto FC in windy conditions Saturday. Read story

Columbus Crew defender Jonathan Mensah (4) and midfielder Artur (8) are unable to score against Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella (1) and defender Larrys Mabiala (33) in the first half of an MLS soccer game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, April 20, 2019.

Timbers snap 5-game skid, beat Crew 3-1

April 20, 2019, 10:43pm Soccer

Larrys Mabiala and Jeremy Ebobisse scored in the first half and the Portland Timbers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Columbus Crew on Saturday night. Read story