If you aren’t already watching USA take on Algeria right now, you should. The safe move for them would be to simply beat the Algerians and they move on to the knock out rounds. If they lose, they’re out. If they tie, then they have to wait to see what happens with England and Slovenia […]
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Timbers: U.S. Open Cup Continues (Hopefully With An Eventual Game vs. Seattle)
The Portland Timbers continue their U.S. Open Cup run tonight with a second round game in Bremerton, WA against the Kitsap Pumas at 7 p.m. Alas, there is no video feed of the game though it is on the radios at 95.5 The Game. The Pumas play in the Premier Development League, one level below […]
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Timbers Lose. Again.
Alex McDougall Timbers trying to get on track. Timbers fell to the Minnesota Stars last night 1-0. Alas, I was not in attendance as I am on the road for my sister’s wedding but I gather there was a red card for the home team, many many fouls, a great penalty kick stop from Steve […]
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Timbers: U.S. Open Cup Starts Tonight
Wikipedia Stix, Baer, and Fuller FC looking tough in 1933. Bethlehem Steel. Philadelphia Ukrainians. Stix, Baer, and Fuller FC. Uhrik Truckers. McIlvaine Canvasbacks. Fall River Marksmen. Maccabi Los Angeles. There was a time when these clubs ruled the U.S. soccer landscape. Many made up of with players from steel mills, factories, and immigrant communities, these […]
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World Cup Matches Galore and a New Timbers Logo . . . It Was a Busy Soccer Weekend.
To begin with, there was Bafana Bafana’s Siphiwe Tshabalala scorcher starting the party off right . . . France and Uruguay putting up a total snoozer . . . Dark horse South Korea making themselves known against a messed up Greece . . . Maradona’s Argentine boys taking it to Nigeria . . . Keeper […]
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World Cup Primer
What everyone is playing for. So today’s print version of the Mercury has a handy clip ‘n’ save guide to places to watch the World Cup but I thought I’d add some additional fun and informative resources to follow all the kicking and running happening in South Africa for the next four weeks. There’s 32 […]
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The World Cup on a Screen Near You
Where to watch the World Cup!
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Timbers Update : Game Tonight v. Austin, Burgers, and New Logo
The Timbers, still smarting from having victory snatched from them against Carolina last Sunday, hit the road tonight to take on the grammatically challenged Austin Aztex in Texas. The Aztex are in first place in the USL Conference—a full 11 points clear of the Timbers—so a win tonight on the road would be a great […]
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It Ain’t Over Till The Fat Lady Si—What?! She’s Dead?! Timbers tie RailHawks 1-1
Allison Andrews I don’t remember this part in the script. There was an operatic murder tonight at PGE Park. The Portland Timbers were well on their way to producing a beautifully constructed bel canto with midfielder Alex Nimo as maestro leading excellent performances from defender Ian Joy and midfielder Ryan Pore with striker Bright Dike […]
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Timbers v. Railhawks Tonight
The Portland Timbers return to PGE Park tonight against the Carolina Railhawks after an eight day break following their energetic and surprising win over Boca Juniors. While the win against Boca was excellent for team and fan morale, Portland needs to get back on track in league play. The Railhawks are on a two game […]
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Where I’ll Be Watching The World Cup
I’ll be watching the World Cup awesomeness in HD at The Cantina with Daft Punk, Noel Gallagher, Han Solo, David Beckham, Franz Beckenbauer, Snoop Dogg, and maybe Greedo. Though sometimes Greedo can be a total jerkwad. Hat tip to The Offside Rules.
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World Cup Merchandise You Must Have!
LoveHoney Scoregasm! Oh, England. Via the excellent Marina Hyde at The Guardian: The England Scoregasm. Where to begin with this wildly uncalled-for sex aid? Perhaps with the blurb, which informs us: “It’s the remote control love egg that shows you’re a true fan.” Do go on. “The remote control works from up to 10m away,” […]