Portland Timbers
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The Record
Through the 2003 season, the Timbers compiled an inconsistent record, qualifying for league playoffs two out of the three years. They have, however, established themselves as one of the best-drawing teams in the A-league, averaging attendance above 5,000 in each of their four years of existence.
In the 2004 season, they finished first in the Western Conference, with a record of 18 wins, 7 losses, and 3 ties. However, they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by their long-standing rival, the Seattle Sounders.
The Fans
The club established a solid following of fans who have imported various cheers and traditions from overseas fan groups into Portland's unique brand of celebration and merrymaking. This is an excellent example of cultural appropriation. The Timbers' hardcore fans are known as the Timbers Army. The lead fan is *Timber Jim (http://www.timberjim.com), a wild man who wields a live chainsaw around the field, cutting off a slab of a log each time the team scores. Timber Jim is often seen running and climbing around PGE Park during the games.
Head Coaches
- Bobby Howe (2001-)
Players of Note
- Hugo Alcaraz-Cuellar (2002-)
- Byron Alvarez (2003-)
- Alan Gordon (2004-)
- McKinley Tennyson (2002-2004)
External links
- Official Site (http://www.portlandtimbers.com)
- The Timber Mill (http://www.soccercityusa.com/timbers/)
- Timbers Army Page (http://home.comcast.net/~kurtds2/)
- Timbers Fan Page (http://www.timbersfanpage.com)
- Timberlog (http://www.users.qwest.net/~dallen3/timbers.html)
- Timbers Army Forum (http://www.timbersarmytalk.com)
- Talk Timbers (http://www.talktimbers.com)