President Merritt Paulson MLS Cup Playoffs TBD | Head Coach Caleb Porter U.S. Open Cup TBD | |
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Stadium Providence Park
Portland, Oregon
(Capacity: 21,144) Major League Soccer Conference: TBD
Overall: TBD | ||
The 2017 Portland Timbers season is the 31st season in their existence and the 7th season for the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top-flight professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. The season covers the period from November 16, 2016 to the end of MLS Cup Playoffs.
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Off season
On November 16, 2016, the Portland Timbers announced former player Ned Grabavoy as Director of Scouting and Recruitment.
On November 17, 2016, the Portland Timbers announced former player Jack Jewsbury as Director of Business Development.
On December 1, 2016, the Portland Timbers announced their schedule for the Desert Friendlies and Home Preseason Tournament.
On December 12, 2016, the Portland Timbers announced their first roster moves for the off season by exercising options on Zarek Valentin and Ben Zemanski and declining options on Nick Besler, Neco Brett, Wade Hamilton, Chris Klute, Chris Konopka, Ben Polk, Jermaine Taylor and Andy Thoma.
On December 15, 2016, the Portland Timbers and Steven Taylor mutually agreed to part ways.
On December 20, 2016, the Portland Timbers signed goalkeeper Jeff Attinella from Minnesota United FC.
On December 21, 2016, MLS announced the home opener for each team, having the Portland Timbers host Minnesota United FC as the first match of the league for the 2017 season.
On December 22, 2016, the Portland Timbers signed Costa Rican defensive midfielder David Guzmán from Deportivo Saprissa.
On January 4, 2017, the Portland Timbers signed Costa Rican defender Roy Miller from Deportivo Saprissa.
On January 9, 2017, the Portland Timbers loaned out Lucas Melano to Argentinian side, Club Atlético Belgrano.
On January 12, 2017, the Portland Timbers signed Portland Timbers 2 players Victor Arboleda, Rennico Clarke, and Kendall McIntosh. The Timbers also re-signed Jack Barmby. Hours later, the full 2017 schedule was released.
On January 13, 2017, the Portland Timbers selected Jeremy Ebobisse in the first round as the 4th pick overall in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. Portland later selected Michael Amick in the second round.
On January 17, 2017, the Portland Timbers selected Russell Cicerone and Romilio Hernandez in the fourth and final round of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.
Preseason
On January 23, 2017, the Portland Timbers signed free-agent defender Chance Myers. Dairon Asprilla returned to the club from his loan with Millonarios F.C. The Timbers also announced that they had re-signed defender/midfielder Amobi Okugo.
The Timbers began their first match of the preseason on January 27, 2017, taking on New York Red Bull in Tucson, Arizona. Caleb Porter announced that he would be playing 3 groups, each changing at 30 minutes to give all the players time on the pitch. In the 4th minute, Rennico Clarke would unfortunately send the ball into the Timber's own neat putting New York up 1-0. In the 60th minute, Vincent Bezecourt would be awarded a penalty and would successfully convert it. New York would end up winning with a final score of 0-2.
On January 31, 2017, the Portland Timbers took on Croatian First Division side NK Istra 1961. The Timbers gave up another early goal, this time by Mitrevski in the 5th minute. Portland would soon answer back from a successfully converted penalty from Fanendo Adi in the 16th minute. In the second half, NK Istra would take the lead once again with a goal from Burić in the 75th minute. The Timbers would shortly answer back with a goal from trialist Ordain in the 80th minute with an assist from Ben Zemanski. NK Istra would finally take the lead and win it with penalty taken by Prelčec with a final score of 3-2.
On February 2, 2017, the Portland Timbers signed winger Sebastián Blanco from San Lorenzo as a Designated Player. The Timbers also paid $75,000 to Seattle Sounders FC in General Allocation Money for his rights.
On February 3, 2017, the Portland Timbers signed Lawrence Olum from Sporting Kansas City and Nat Borchers announced his retirement from soccer.
On February 4, 2017, the Portland Timbers played their final match for the Desert Friendlies, taking on their main rivals, the Seattle Sounders. The Timbers would strike first with a goal from Fanendo Adi, assisted by Diego Valeri in the 16th minute. During the second half, Seattle would answer back with a successful converted penalty by Harry Shipp in the 71st minute. Both teams would settle for a draw with a final score of 1-1.
On February 9, 2017, the Portland Timbers opened their home preseason tournament against Real Salt Lake. Diego Valeri would score first in the 35th minute. Diego Chará would be sent off in the 42nd minute from an elbow to the face foul after the referee used the new experimental replay system that is being used in MLS preseason. Shortly after in the 43rd minute, Joao Plata would score a goal from a free kick due to Chará's foul. In the 45th minute Valeri was awarded a penalty and successfully converted it. Darren Mattocks would put the Timbers ahead with a goal, assisted by Jack Barmby, in the 51st minute. Omar Holness would equalize Real Salt Lake with a goal in the 66th minute. The final score would be a draw at 3-3.
On February 12, 2017, the Portland Timbers continued their preseason tournament by taking on one of the newest MLS expansion clubs, Minnesota United FC. In the first half, Minnesota would prove to break through first with two goals from Johan Venegas in the 25th and 32nd minutes. During the 2nd half, Jack McInerney would send the ball in the back of the net in the 51st to cut the lead in half. Finally in the 84th minute Fanendo Adi would score a cheeky back heel goal, assisted by Alvas Powell and Sebastián Blanco to equalize the Timbers. The final would be 2-2.
On February 15, 2017, Portland finished off their preseason tournament against their northern rival, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Diego Valeri would score first in the 26th minute with an assist from Darlington Nagbe and Vytas. Shortly after in the 28th minute, Fanendo Adi would give Portland another goal, also with the assist from Nagbe and Vytas. Cristian Techera would be the loan scorer for Vancouver in the 79th minute, giving Portland their first preseason victory of the 2017 season. The Timbers also sold the rights of Rodney Wallace to New York City FC for $50,000 in General Allocation Money and $75,000 in Targeted Allocation Money.
On February 25, 2017, the Portland Timbers traveled to Carson, CA to play their final preseason match for 2017 against LA Galaxy. Fanendo Adi would receive a brace with the first goal in the 29th minute, assisted by Diego Valeri and David Guzmán. The second in the 56th minute, assisted by Valeri. Daniel Steres would be the loan goal scorer for LA, giving Portland their first preseason road victory with a final score of 2-1.
Competitions overview
Last updated: December 21, 2016
Source: Competitions
* Major League Soccer and Cascadia Cup are all part of MLS regular season league play. As a result, only Major League Soccer portion is included in the total.
Preseason
Desert Friendlies
Win Draw Loss Upcoming fixture
Rose City Invitational
Win Draw Loss Upcoming fixture
Los Angeles
Win Draw Loss Upcoming fixture
MLS Regular Season
Western Conference table
Overall standings
Matches
Win Draw Loss Upcoming fixture
The 2017 MLS regular-season schedule was released on January 12, 2017.
Results by round
Last updated: January 3, 2017.
Source: Schedule
Ground: A = Away; H = Home. Result: D = Draw; L = Loss; W = Win; P = Postponed.
Results by location
Last updated: October 25, 2016.
Source: MLS Regular Season
U.S. Open Cup
Win Draw Loss Upcoming fixture
Cascadia Cup
The Cascadia Cup is a trophy that was created in 2004 by supporters of the Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. It is awarded to the club with the best record in MLS regular-season games versus the other participants.
Matches
Win Draw Loss Upcoming fixture
Grounds
Source: Providence Park
Kits
Kits are used for a period of two years. Afterwards, a new kit is released. The year for each kit is offset so that one of the two changes each year. The secondary kit is due to change at the end of this year.
Primary kit
The 2017 primary kit was unveiled on January 11, 2017. It features similar color styles as the 2014-2015 third kit, featuring a darker green and darker yellow colors.
Secondary kit
The secondary kit will be used from 2016 until the end of the 2017 season. It features a red fading to black hoop style with each fade's border being the shape of thorns which represents Portland's nickname, the Rose City. The kit however is not full hoops, the back is a solid red where the player's name and number are featured. The kit also has an alternative Alaska Airlines logo, however, with "Airlines" in small font below the logo.
First team squad
All players contracted to the club during the season included.
Last updated: February 27, 2017
2017 MLS SuperDraft Picks
Any player marked with a * is part of the Generation Adidas program.
National Team Participation
Four Timbers player have been called up to play for their national teams during this season.
Honors and Awards
MLS Player of the Month
MLS Player of the Week
MLS Goal of the Week
MLS Save of the Week
Appearances
Last updated: February 2, 2017.
Source: Portland Timbers
Goalkeeper stats
The list is sorted by total minutes played then by jersey number.
Last updated: January 12, 2017.
Source: Portland Timbers
Line-up
As ofTop scorers
The list is sorted by shirt number when total goals are equal.
Last updated: October 25, 2016.
Source: Portland Timbers
Top assists
The list is sorted by shirt number when total assists are equal.
Last updated: October 25, 2016.
Source: Portland Timbers
Clean sheets
The list is sorted by shirt number when total clean sheets are equal.
Last updated: October 25, 2016.
Source: Portland Timbers
Summary
Last updated: October 25, 2016.
Source: Portland Timbers