Well it's belated but I have been, and still am, away. I've only really been able to check results and let's just say plenty of room to improve 2 wins, 2 losses, 4 draws. Don't know how well they have been performing.

I don't get back to Oregon until July- but I am trying to convince my wife that a half season ticket is in order for my birthday meaning that I'd get to go to most of the last 8 games + the playoffs if we make it.

I am going with the Southsiders to Portland for our away game there on May 30-31, gonna be one hella road trip

Fans seem in high spirits.

Whoops, wrong pic.

Interesting news here:

A letter the Timbers received from a "family" supporter:
http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian...imbers_arm.html

And the response from the Timbers Army:
http://theoffsiderules.blogspot.com/2009/0...oregonlive.html

A very good response from the TA I thought. It always bugs me when people complain- PGE is a big stadium and there are plenty of seats. The TA take up sections 106-108, there are many other sections and areas go and sit there. Why should 3,000 people change to accommodate people, rather than the 2 people changing?

A last minute goal by midfielder Keith Savage lifted the Portland Timbers to a 1-0 win over the Montreal Impact in front of 6,427 at PGE Park Thursday. Savage’s goal in the 90th minute extended the Timbers’ unbeaten streak to eight matches.

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Few Portland supporters stated after the goal was the best atmosphere ever at PGE, Yax, how was it?

Wow there was 9000 fans in the stadium when we played there, I guess they all wanted to see the real champions

Not back in Oregon yet mate

Anyway 5-1 win on Thursday against the Thunder. Unbeaten since the opening day, 1 point from top with a game in hand- it's looking good this year! Can't wait to get back to some games.

I have been following you guys' stadium thing. I hope and believe things will get sorted before 2011.

oh no not this picture this somehow made it to the MLS hotties thread on BS and failed kinda trashy btw, rather see the timbers army pictures than gross women in timbers scarves.

I didn't want to say anything.

If Vancouver has better ones, then I might change my opinion about them.

unfortunately I'm not pervy enough to take pictures of random women

That's 5-1 and 4-0 in our last two games. We're looking very good in with a real chance of topping the league and certainly a chance in the playoffs!

Hopefully we can bury Seattle on Wednesday! I am going to have to find somewhere to watch that one!

USL live will have it and FSN will have it on tv prolly be streamed on justin.tv too

Currently leading away to the Thunder 1-0!

As things stand I might actually be able to make it down to Portland on August 6th, will keep you updated Yax.

Do! I should be there.

Last night finished 1-1 in the end. Not a great result against the bottom place, but it was away and our 3rd game in 4 days!!

Currently top of the league with Several Games in hand!!!! wooooooooooooo!!!!!

Drew 2:2 with Burnley in a friendly last night and lost on penalties. Still a draw with a now EPL team is pretty good!!

Portland Timbers 35 18
Charleston Battery 35 20
Puerto Rico Islanders 35 22
Carolina RailHawks 30 17

Looking good for Portland, could be a big year.

It's be nice to win the USL before we move onto bigger and better things for sure

Like to see you folks get one as well.

Hopefully we will beat you at PGE Park and prevent you from winning the Cascadia Cup. Our "WE ALL HATE PORTLAND" chant would have much less ring if the "34 YEARS, FUCK ALL" part had to be taken out with you finally winning something

Cascadio Cup, USL league & playoff!!!!! We are the rose City you can't stop us!!!!

I was really amazed (as was last time when I went down on the bus trip in May) tonight by the hospitality of the Timbers fans, especially the TA. I almost feel ashamed that we are nothing like you lot when away fans come visit us. You deserved the Cup.

We are hospital to all- except for Seattle.

Anyway Cascadia Champions! Woot! Another win...unbeaten at home and unbeaten in 18 games.

It was good to FINALLY make it back. Awesome atmosphere- I loved it.

Ricky stood me up- thanks to the damn US border. But we had a quick chat after the game!

Should end season on high note with Cleveland at home twice. Shaping up...

It's looking good right now- a lot of home games left and we are top! Can you win the USL!!?

Are unbeaten run of 24 games came to an end yesterday with a home loss against Rochester 2-1. Quite a surprise considering we beat them 4-1 away 2 weeks ago!

Still 2 points clear with 2 games in hand at the top and 4 games left. We'd have to really throw it away from here.

Should get 9 points from last 4 and secure top spot. Well done Timbers.

Then fail in the playoffs.

All the games will be at home this year. PGE is a fortress!!

They are home and home series with aggregate including the final series. No away goals etc., just aggreagate. My team is not even in the league anymore and I know that.

Sorry dude. I was out of country last season and didn't update myself on the newer format

Either way- a bye to the semi finals and I am assuming second leg @ home. Sounds good to me.

BTW Portland Timbers are now the official Commission Cup Champions (league winners)!!! Wooohoooo. So gutted I couldn't make the game as we are literally broke and not enough gas to get to Portland

Excited for the playoffs though! Yes!!

Oh shit we are playing you lot in the playoff second round. I will come down to Portland for sure this coming Sunday, wanna meet up or something? I hope to fly down maybe Saturday then stay the night then leave RIGHT AFTER the game, as I have to work at 5AM on Monday.

Maybe we can have a real pint this time.

If I come it'll probably work out better before the game

First leg of Timbers versus Vancouver (in Vancouver) is currently playing. Vancouver is winning 1-0.

It's on usl live if anyone's interested. You'll have to sign up http://www.usllive.com

YESSS!!! Portland penalty. Pore converts for 1-1!!!

Vancouver's manager is furious and has just been sent off It was a debatable penalty and we do not deserve to be level!

FRICK. Vancouver scored. Shocking defending from us.

And so it finishes 2-1 to Vancouver. Not too bad a result to take home and TBH we are lucky it was only 2-1. We were poor at the back and gave Vancouver a lot of chances they didn't finish.

Come on Portland, get it together!

Fantastic atmosphere in the Southside last night. The Timbers Army went quiet after the 2nd goal and they also decided to throw a beer at Wes Knight. And here I was going all along singing their praises. A buncha wankers.

Absolute shite call by the ref. Timbers are a small time club, let's hope the Caps do them good on Sunday.

I'll ignore your comments. As for the fans- there's always the odd tosser had too much to drink, I wouldn't judge them too hardly!

I just got my tickets for the second leg! But my wife, her sister & mom are coming so not sure if I can meet up yet or not. Do you still got my number?

As predicted weeks ago........ Portland chokes in the playoffs. Actually the game was a great one. Props to both Vacouver and Portland for representing Cascadia well! 2011 cannot come fast enough! Now bring it home Whitecaps!!!!!!!

Well...frack. Good luck then to Rick, sorry Yax.