http://www.fcmediallc.com Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:14:52 MST http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/club-connections/first-kick-2012-8-michael-o-neill/ We're counting down the weeks until the Portland Timbers kick off their 2012 season. Recently appointed manager of Northern Ireland, Michael O'Neill joined the Timbers in 2001. His no. 8 continues our countdown. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:00:00 MST http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/club-connections/first-kick-2012-8-michael-o-neill/ http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/football-milestones/portlands-most-unexpected-draft-pick/ The MLS 2012 draft is upon us. As we observe the latest crop of young talent finding their way into America's top tier of professional soccer, we invite you to reminisce in the Portland Timbers' most unexpected draft pick, Ron Lee – 1976. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:32:00 MST http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/football-milestones/portlands-most-unexpected-draft-pick/ http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/club-connections/first-kick-2012-9-mckinley-tennyson/ We're counting down the weeks until the Portland Timbers kick off their 2012 season. As the club’s fifth all-time leading scorer in just two seasons with the team, McKinley Tennyson’s no. 9 continues our countdown. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:31:00 MST http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/club-connections/first-kick-2012-9-mckinley-tennyson/ http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/football-milestones/rochesters-new-lancers/ The Rochester Lancers, one of the longest-tenured NASL clubs, are back in professional soccer. An indoor-only team was founded in 2011, paying homage to the the original club while forging their own identity. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:40:00 MST http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/football-milestones/rochesters-new-lancers/ http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/football-milestones/timbers-revive-top-flight-rivalry-with-montreal/ After a three decade gap, the Portland Timbers will play in the top-flight against Montreal. How did the Timbers fare against Le Manic back in 1982? Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:12:00 MST http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/football-milestones/timbers-revive-top-flight-rivalry-with-montreal/ http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/club-connections/first-kick-2012-10-fadi-afash/ We're counting down the weeks until the Portland Timbers kick off their 2012 season. Fadi Afash holds the Timbers' single-season scoring record with 18 goals in 2002. Our countdown continues with Afash's no. 10. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:43:00 MST http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/club-connections/first-kick-2012-10-fadi-afash/ http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/club-connections/first-kick-2012-11-stuart-lee/ We're counting down the weeks until the Portland Timbers kick off their 2012 season. Stuart Lee was the Timbers' leading goal scorer in the indoor era of the NASL, notching 42 goals while wearing no. 11. Lee marks 11 weeks until First Kick 2012. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:56:00 MST http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/club-connections/first-kick-2012-11-stuart-lee/ http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/media-and-exhibits/soccer-city-usa-exhibit-at-the-oregon-history-museum-portland/ FC Media curated a five-month exhibit on the Portland Timbers’ NASL era at the Oregon Historical Society. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:07:00 MST http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/media-and-exhibits/soccer-city-usa-exhibit-at-the-oregon-history-museum-portland/ http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/club-connections/first-kick-2012-12-willie-anderson/ We're counting down the weeks until the Portland Timbers kick off their 2012 season. Willie Anderson played 160 times for the NASL Timbers while wearing the no. 12. He starts our countdown to First Kick 2012. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:17:00 MST http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/club-connections/first-kick-2012-12-willie-anderson/ http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/news-and-announcements/portland-timbers-unveil-third-kit/ The Portland Timbers bring a retro look to 2012 in their new third kits, continuing connections to their NASL past. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:07:00 MST http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/news-and-announcements/portland-timbers-unveil-third-kit/ http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/football-milestones/houston-returns-to-portland-after-thirty-one-years/ The last time a top-flight club from Houston came to play the Portland Timbers it was July 19, 1980. The Timbers, as they are now, were hoping to find a playoff spot after a difficult start to the season. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:54:00 MDT http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/football-milestones/houston-returns-to-portland-after-thirty-one-years/ http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/club-connections/bringing-back-the-baggies/ West Bromwich Albion come to Portland for a second time. When was the first and which players played for both teams? Tue, 10 May 2011 16:10:00 MDT http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/club-connections/bringing-back-the-baggies/ http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/football-milestones/pitch-invasions-and-live-tigers-the-origins-of-the-portland-san-jose-rivalry/ Seattle Sounders are the biggest rival of the Portland Timbers. It wasn’t always that way. A look back at the rivalry with San Jose Earthquakes. Tue, 03 May 2011 10:29:00 MDT http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/football-milestones/pitch-invasions-and-live-tigers-the-origins-of-the-portland-san-jose-rivalry/ http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/club-connections/the-portland-boys-of-bo-ness/ A Scottish town of less than 15,000 produced two famous Timbers: Stewart Scullion and Ian Joy. Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:56:00 MST http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/club-connections/the-portland-boys-of-bo-ness/ http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/club-connections/return-of-goldthwaite/ Kevin Goldthwaite returns to Portland after a five-year absence. Which other players have had multiple Timbers tenures? Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:30:00 MDT http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/club-connections/return-of-goldthwaite/ http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/football-milestones/35th-anniversary-of-soccer-bowl-75/ On the 35th anniversary of the pinnacle of the club, a quick view of the Timbers’ appearance in Soccer Bowl ’75. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:11:00 MDT http://www.fcmediallc.com/index.php/field-notes/football-milestones/35th-anniversary-of-soccer-bowl-75/