portlandtimbers.com - Press Releases http://portlandtimbers.com/ Infinity Site Manager en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:45:00 http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=1490 The Timbers today announced that Jim Rilatt will return for a second season as the head coach of the Timbers U-23s, the club’s development team. The Timbers U-23s enter their second season in the PDL in 2010. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:05:00 http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=1485 The Timbers today announced the club’s 2010 tryout schedule, which will include the annual invite-only combine and an open tryout. The open tryout will be held January 23-24, while the invite-only combine will take place January 30-31. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:45:00 http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=1482 The Portland Timbers today announced that forward Mandjou Keita will join top-flight Indian club Salgaocar Sport Club on loan during the 2009-10 season. Keita is set to return to Portland for the 2010 USL First Division season.  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:05:00 http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=1471 United Soccer Leagues today announced that Portland, Ore., native and former Timbers forward Paul Conway will be inducted into the USL Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a player in the USL First Division from 1998-2005. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:40:00 http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=1461 United Soccer Leagues today announced that Portland Timbers head coach Gavin Wilkinson was named the 2009 USL First Division Coach of the Year. It is Wilkinson’s second USL First Division Coach of the Year award. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:50:00 http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=1459 The Portland Timbers today announced that Gavin Wilkinson will return as the club’s general manager and head coach for the 2010 USL First Division season. Timbers president Merritt Paulson made the announcement. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:00:00 http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=1411 The Portland Beavers & Portland Timbers Community Fund (PBPTCF) has been recognized by the Portland Business Journal’s 2009 Corporate Philanthropy Awards, receiving two awards in two categories. Fri, 9 Oct 2009 12:30:00 http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=1454 The Timbers have come to an agreement in principle to loan goalkeeper Steve Cronin to D.C. United of MLS for the remainder of the 2009 MLS season, it was announced today pending league and USSF approval. Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:15:00 http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=1452 United Soccer Leagues today announced that Portland Timbers forward Mandjou Keita is one of two finalists for the USL First Division Most Valuable Player award. The recipient will be announced Friday, Oct. 16. Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:55:00 http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=1449 The Timbers concluded one of their most successful seasons in the USL First Division over the weekend. Under head coach Gavin Wilkinson, the Timbers created many notable moments over the course of the season. Tue, 6 Oct 2009 13:20:00 http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=1447 United Soccer Leagues announced today that Portland Timbers head coach Gavin Wilkinson has been named as one of four finalists for the 2009 USL First Division Coach of the Year award. Mon, 5 Oct 2009 15:43:00 http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=1446 Prior to the Timbers playoff match Sunday, forward Mandjou Keita was presented the 2009 Supporters Player of the Year award. Keita was selected by fans as the player who made the biggest impact on the 2009 season. Sun, 4 Oct 2009 20:04:00 http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=1443 Midfielder Brian Farber’s two-goal performance led the Timbers to a 3-3 draw Sunday in front of 14,283 at PGE Park, but the result allows Vancouver to advance to the finals with a 5-4 aggregate-series win in the semifinals.  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 14:45:00 http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=1442 In recognition of his exemplary efforts in making a difference off the playing field this season, Portland Timbers defender Mamadou Danso today was named the club’s Community Player of the Year for the 2009 season. Fri, 2 Oct 2009 16:00:00 http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=1440 The Portland Timbers are now accepting season-ticket deposits for their inaugural 2011 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, it was announced today as the team launched Phase II of ticket procurement. Thu, 1 Oct 2009 20:53:00 http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=1435 A goal and an assist from forward Charles Gbeke led the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 2-1 win over the Timbers at Swangard Stadium on Thursday as the Northwest rivals opened their semifinal series in the USL First Division playoffs. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:20:00 http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=1432 United Soccer Leagues announced today that five members of the Portland Timbers – Steve Cronin, David Hayes, Cameron Knowles, Ryan Pore and Mandjou Keita – were selected to USL First Division All-League teams.  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:25:00 http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=1430 The Timbers face the Vancouver Whitecaps in the semifinal round of the USL First Division playoffs. The series begins Thursday in Vancouver, and returns to PGE Park Sunday at 4 p.m., presented by Spirit Mountain Casino. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:20:00 http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=1424 United Soccer Leagues announced today that Portland Timbers forward Mandjou Keita was named the USL First Division Scoring Champion. He finished the regular season as the league’s leading scorer with 29 points. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:30:00 http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=1421 United Soccer Leagues today announced that Timbers forward George Josten was selected as the USL First Division Player of the Week for Week 24, following his two-goal performance against the Cleveland City Stars on Sept. 17.