Chop Chop Timbers!
By: Anne | May 24th, 2007Watching the Champions League final this week, I was reminded of another big rivalry. All the build-up, the trash talking, the final preparations. Yes, it’s distinctly familiar. The Portland Timbers, and….well, actually, just about anyone else that they happen to play. Don’t get me wrong, the dedication of the Timbers Army is all cute and endearing and all that. But the chainsaw, yes, the chainsaw that the Timbers mascot brings and revs up at the games- that’s a bit frightening. But since they play the fabulous California Victory tomorrow, and FOUR other times this summer, let’s break this potential game down.
Conceding early goals has been a real problem for the Vics, so far this season. They have allowed six goals in the past two matches, four of which came in the first fifteen minutes of each game. The Timbers have only conceeded 3 goals in the last two league games (excluding the exhibition game against Necaxa, where they conceeded none) and just announced the recent addition of a third goal keeper, Steve Reese.
Vic’s captain Chris Schwarze is still serving a two match ban, after being ejected in the game against Rochester (whom the Vic’s lost to 3-1, but the Timbers managed to beat 2-0.) But midfielder Jose Retiz is expected to be back.
It could be a rough and lonely night up in P-town for the Vic’s, but we’ll try and keep the Kezar warm for the game against Seattle on Saturday. Go Vic’s!
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Well, perhaps what they need is a little more support….and obviously some defense of some sort.
This article makes me want to bundle up and head out to Kezar to check these guys out. Thanks for the insight, Anne.
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Yeah, the Timbers Army is entertaining. Especially when they wear kilts. And even more especially when they’re throwing full cups of beer at your corner kickers.
At least we hoped it was beer. Definitely an amber liquid of some sort which had probably been beer at one time.
Question: Do you subscribe to the USLlive broadband? If so, what do you think?
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