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In 2015, Seattle’s Clint Dempsey, left, played a big role in the Sounders' win over the Portland Timbers in Seattle. The Timbers host the Sounders on Sunday in the 100th meeting between the two rivals from the Pacific Northwest. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Northwest soccer rivals Timbers, Sounders will meet for 100th time on Sunday

In 2015, Seattle’s Clint Dempsey, left, played a big role in the Sounders' win over the Portland Timbers in Seattle. The Timbers host the Sounders on Sunday in the 100th meeting between the two rivals from the Pacific Northwest. (AP Photo/Ted S.

May 12, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Sports

The Seattle Sounders and the Portland Timbers play for the 100th time on Sunday in a soccer series that dates back to 1975, when both teams were part of the North American Soccer League. Read story

FILE - In this Aug. 27, 2017, file photo, a Seattle Sounders supporter holds up a scarf as he takes part in the traditional March to the Match before an MLS soccer match against the Portland Timbers in Seattle. The Timbers host the Sounders on Sunday in the 100th meeting between the two rivals from the Pacific Northwest. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Rivalry hijinks: Timbers tease Sounders

FILE - In this Aug. 27, 2017, file photo, a Seattle Sounders supporter holds up a scarf as he takes part in the traditional March to the Match before an MLS soccer match against the Portland Timbers in Seattle. The Timbers host the Sounders on Sunday in the 100th meeting between the two rivals from the Pacific Northwest. (AP Photo/Ted S.

May 9, 2018, 10:56pm Soccer

The salvos are being launched well before Sunday’s rivalry game between the Portland Timbers and the Seattle Sounders. Read story

Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) celebrates with forward Samuel Armenteros (99) after scoring a goal against San Jose Earthquakes during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 5, 2018, in San Jose, Calif.

Valeri’s late goal gives Timbers 1-0 win over Quakes

Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) celebrates with forward Samuel Armenteros (99) after scoring a goal against San Jose Earthquakes during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 5, 2018, in San Jose, Calif.

May 5, 2018, 9:54pm Clark County Sports

Diego Valeri had a late goal on Saturday night to give the Portland Timbers their third straight win and first road victory of the season, 1-0 over the San Jose Earthquakes. Read story

Vancouver Victory open soccer season by beating Yakima 2-1

May 5, 2018, 6:29pm Clark County Sports

The Vancouver Victory opened their Evergreen Premier League soccer season on Saturday with a 2-1 win over Yakima at the Harmony Sports Complex in east Vancouver. Read story

Seattle Reign edge Portland Thorns, 3-2

May 5, 2018, 5:46pm Clark County Sports

The Seattle Reign outlasted the Portland Thorns 3-2 in a National Women's Soccer League match on Saturday in front of a loud crowd of 16,054 at Portland's Providence Park. Read story

Portland Thorns FC midfielder Tobin Heath, a U.S. national team veteran who is considered among the best players in the world, has returned to her NWSL club after spending the better part of the past year dealing with all-too-human injuries. (AP Photo/Randy L.

Tobin Heath is making her way back from injuries

Portland Thorns FC midfielder Tobin Heath, a U.S. national team veteran who is considered among the best players in the world, has returned to her NWSL club after spending the better part of the past year dealing with all-too-human injuries. (AP Photo/Randy L.

April 30, 2018, 5:44pm Soccer

When a local comic book company transformed a few of Portland’s soccer stars into superheroes, Tobin Heath’s character got the ability to conjure energized skateboards and surfboards. Read story

Heath scores equalizer as Thorns tie Utah

April 28, 2018, 8:44pm Clark County Sports

The Portland Thorns got the boost they needed as Tobin Heath made her second appearance of the season Saturday and scored the game-tying goal in a 1-1 draw against the Utah Royals on Saturday at Sandy, Utah. Read story

Portland Timbers forward Fanendo Adi celebrates his second goal of the season during an MLS soccer match against New York City FC in Portland, Ore., Sunday, April 22, 2018.

Timbers hand NYC first loss

Portland Timbers forward Fanendo Adi celebrates his second goal of the season during an MLS soccer match against New York City FC in Portland, Ore., Sunday, April 22, 2018.

April 22, 2018, 6:02pm Soccer

Sebastian Blanco, Fanendo Adi and Larrys Mabiala scored and the Portland Timbers ended New York City FC’s season-opening undefeated streak at seven games with a 3-0 victory Sunday. Read story

Foster Langsdorf makes his home debut with the Portland Timbers USL afilliate "T2" squad at University of Portland's Merlo Field on Wednesday. The Mountain View High School grad scored a goal in a 3-2 win over Rio Grande Valley. (Andy Buhler/ Columbian staff).

Langsdorf scores goal in his Portland Timber 2 home debut

Foster Langsdorf makes his home debut with the Portland Timbers USL afilliate "T2" squad at University of Portland's Merlo Field on Wednesday. The Mountain View High School grad scored a goal in a 3-2 win over Rio Grande Valley. (Andy Buhler/ Columbian staff).

April 18, 2018, 11:01pm Clark County Sports

The Timbers rookie followed up his header goal by sprinting to the right corner flag and sliding on both knees into a gaggle of teammates -- a celebration he offered at Stanford, where he was the Pac-12's all-time leading goal-scorer. Read story

Portland Thorns triumphant in first home match

April 15, 2018, 8:16pm Clark County Sports

The Portland Thorns beat the Orlando Pride 2-1 in the NWSL home opener Sunday at Providence Park in front of 16,466 fans. Read story