Wednesday, November 20 , 2024

Soccer

Portland Timbers defender Kamal Miller (4) tracks down a ball against the New York City FC during an MLS soccer match, Saturday, March 9, 2024, in New York.

Evander’s late goal sends Timbers past NYCFC 2-1

Portland Timbers defender Kamal Miller (4) tracks down a ball against the New York City FC during an MLS soccer match, Saturday, March 9, 2024, in New York.

March 9, 2024, 9:59pm Soccer

Evander found the top right corner of the goal from distance in the final moments of stoppage time and the Portland Timbers spoiled NYCFC's home opener with a 2-1 win on Saturday. Read story

Portland Timbers forward Dairon Asprilla (27) plays during an MLS soccer match against the Colorado Rapids, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Portland, Ore.

Portland Timbers drop jersey sponsor DaBella

Portland Timbers forward Dairon Asprilla (27) plays during an MLS soccer match against the Colorado Rapids, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Portland, Ore.

February 29, 2024, 2:38pm Soccer

The Portland Timbers have dropped their jersey sponsor, DaBella Exteriors, after just four months. Read story

United States forward Sophia Smith, front, falls while vying for the ball against, from back left to right, Mexico defender Rebeca Bernal, midfielder Alexia Delgado and defender Cristina Ferral during a CONCACAF Gold Cup women's soccer tournament match, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Carson, Calif.

U.S. women’s soccer falls to Mexico for second time ever, 2-0

United States forward Sophia Smith, front, falls while vying for the ball against, from back left to right, Mexico defender Rebeca Bernal, midfielder Alexia Delgado and defender Cristina Ferral during a CONCACAF Gold Cup women's soccer tournament match, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Carson, Calif.

February 26, 2024, 10:28pm National Sports

Mexico beat the United States for the second time ever, getting goals from Lizbeth Ovalle and Mayra Pelayo for a 2-0 victory in the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup. Read story

Portland Timbers defender Kamal Miller (4) celebrates his team's 4-1 win over Colorado Rapids following an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Portland, Ore.

Timbers start fast, cruise to 4-1 victory over Rapids in opener

Portland Timbers defender Kamal Miller (4) celebrates his team's 4-1 win over Colorado Rapids following an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Portland, Ore.

February 24, 2024, 10:41pm Soccer

Eryk Williamson scored nine minutes into the match, Antony Alves Santos added two goals before halftime and the Portland Timbers rolled to a 4-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids in a season opener on Saturday night. Phil Neville earned the victory in his first match as manager of… Read story

Inter Miami midfielder Robert Taylor, center, celebrates with teammates, including Lionel Messi, left, after his goal agianst Real Salt Lake during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Major League Soccer kicks off with all eyes on Lionel Messi & Co. at Inter Miami

Inter Miami midfielder Robert Taylor, center, celebrates with teammates, including Lionel Messi, left, after his goal agianst Real Salt Lake during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

February 21, 2024, 5:45pm Soccer

Messi Mania returns to Major League Soccer as Lionel Messi embarks on his first full season with Inter Miami. Read story

FILE - Portland Thorns FC players huddle up prior to the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match against Kansas City Friday, April 9, 2021, in Portland, Ore. The Portland Thorns have been acquired by the Bhathal family, investors in the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, the National Women’s Soccer League team announced Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.

Thorns to open 2024 season at Kansas City on March 16

FILE - Portland Thorns FC players huddle up prior to the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match against Kansas City Friday, April 9, 2021, in Portland, Ore. The Portland Thorns have been acquired by the Bhathal family, investors in the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, the National Women’s Soccer League team announced Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.

January 25, 2024, 4:48pm Soccer

The Portland Thorns will begin the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League season on the road, facing Kansas City Current on Saturday, March 16, the league announced Thursday. Read story

FILE - Portland Thorns defender Becky Sauerbrunn (4) runs during the second half of an NWSL soccer match against the OL Reign, Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Seattle. Veteran defender Becky Sauerbrunn has signed a one-year contract that will keep her with the Portland Thorns of the National Women’s Soccer League through the upcoming season. Terms of the contract announced Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 were not released.

Becky Sauerbrunn sticking with Thorns for 1 more year

FILE - Portland Thorns defender Becky Sauerbrunn (4) runs during the second half of an NWSL soccer match against the OL Reign, Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Seattle. Veteran defender Becky Sauerbrunn has signed a one-year contract that will keep her with the Portland Thorns of the National Women’s Soccer League through the upcoming season. Terms of the contract announced Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 were not released.

January 23, 2024, 6:55pm Soccer

Veteran defender Becky Sauerbrunn has signed a one-year contract that will keep her with the Portland Thorns of the National Women’s Soccer League through the upcoming season, the team announced Tuesday. Read story

FILE - Portland Thorns FC forward Christine Sinclair (12) celebrates after the NWSL championship soccer match against the Kansas City Current, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington. The Portland Thorns' Christine Sinclair is one of just five players who helped launch the National Women's Soccer League in 2013 and are still with their same teams.

Christine Sinclair re-signed by Thorns for another season

FILE - Portland Thorns FC forward Christine Sinclair (12) celebrates after the NWSL championship soccer match against the Kansas City Current, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington. The Portland Thorns' Christine Sinclair is one of just five players who helped launch the National Women's Soccer League in 2013 and are still with their same teams.

January 22, 2024, 3:20pm Soccer

Christine Sinclair, the world’s top international goal scorer among both women and men, will play one more season for her club team, the Portland Thorns. Read story

FILE - Portland Thorns FC players huddle up prior to the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match against Kansas City Friday, April 9, 2021, in Portland, Ore. The Portland Thorns have been acquired by the Bhathal family, investors in the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, the National Women’s Soccer League team announced Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.

NWSL’s Portland Thorns purchased by Bhathal family

FILE - Portland Thorns FC players huddle up prior to the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match against Kansas City Friday, April 9, 2021, in Portland, Ore. The Portland Thorns have been acquired by the Bhathal family, investors in the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, the National Women’s Soccer League team announced Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.

January 3, 2024, 2:57pm Soccer

The Portland Thorns have been acquired by the Bhathal family, investors in the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, the National Women’s Soccer League team announced Wednesday. Read story

Portland Timbers' Yimmi Chara (23) is congratulated for his goal against St. Louis City during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 29, 2023, in St. Louis.

Timbers announce their 2024 MLS regular-season schedule

Portland Timbers' Yimmi Chara (23) is congratulated for his goal against St. Louis City during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 29, 2023, in St. Louis.

December 20, 2023, 12:52pm Soccer

The Portland Timbers will open their 14th Major League Soccer campaign on Saturday, Feb. 24 against the Colorado Rapids at Providence Park. Read story