Portland Timbers at California Victory
Kezar Stadium
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Portland Timbers 1 - California Victory 0
Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Leonard Griffin, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Andrew Gregor, Tom Poltl (Tom Taylor 32')(Neil Dombrowski 73'), Sean Higgins, Luke Kreamalmeyer (David Hague 79'), Bryan Jordan, Chris Bagley.
Victory Lineup :
Eric Reed, Christopher Schwarze, Luis Aguilar, Matthew Fitzgerald (Hugo Casillas 82'), Raul Palomares, Ricardo Sanchez, Jose Retiz, Yuri Morales, Cameron Dunn, Joshua Hansen (Chuck Kim 59'), Juan Epitie (Michael Munoz 45').
Goals :
David Hague (assisted by Josh Wicks)
Shots :
Timbers 4
Victory 14
Saves :
Timbers 2
Victory 2
Corners :
Timbers 2
Victory 5
Yellow Cards :
Matt Fitzgerald, Bryan Jordan, Ricardo Sanchez, Jose Retiz, Tom Taylor, Sean Higgins.
Attendance :
845
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Friday, June 29, 2007
PTFC Win Against California Victory 1-0
Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TIMBERS GRAB LATE 1-0 WIN OVER VICTORY ON THE ROAD
Hague scores first pro goal in the 89th minute for the win.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Rookie forward David Hague tallied his first professional goal in the 89th minute to give the Portland Timbers a 1-0 win over the California Victory Thursday night at Kezar Stadium. Portland goalkeeper Josh Wicks picked up his fifth shutout of the season matching a career high.
Wicks set up the game-winning goal by launching a loose ball over the top which found Hague racing down the left side of the box. With two touches, Hague slipped the ball past California goalkeeper Eric Reed into the far post. Wicks was awarded the assist, the first of his career.
With his fifth shutout of the season, Wicks matches a career high set his rookie year in 2004 and is now second in the league in shutouts. Wicks is one shutout shy of reaching the Timbers' franchise record for shutouts in a single season (6) first set by Matt Napoleon in 2001.
Hague, who scored 33 goals last season at Grand Canyon University, entered the match as a sub in the 79th minute.
The win moves the Timbers (5-2-3, 18pts) into a two-way for fourth place in the USL First Division with the Charleston Battery.
Led by midfielder Ricardo Sanchez, California (1-6-5, 8pts) pressured the Timbers defense late in the match as they out shot Portland 11-1 in the second half. In the 74th minute, midfielder Shaun Higgins cleared a ball off the goal line to help Wicks preserve the shutout.
Portland had two chances to take a lead in the first half on shots from both forward Bryan Jordan and Higgins that caught Reed out of position. Jordan's shot was knocked off the line by Victory defender Cameron Dunn, while Higgins' volley from eight yards out sailed over the crossbar.
Josh Hansen nearly gave the Victory the lead early in the second half but missed the ball on his shot attempt while on the run from seven yards out. His second attempt was deflected over the end line by Portland defender Justin Thompson.
After two consecutive road matches the Timbers return home to face Miami FC on Saturday at PGE Park at 7 p.m. It will be Miami's only trip to Portland during the 2007 regular season.
Notes: Portland's Tom Poltl left the match in the 30th minute with an injury to his right leg after he was upended by Victory midfielder Matt Fitzgerald. Tom Taylor replaced Poltl at midfield . The Timbers will play the Victory in four of their next five matches .
Lineups:
POR - GK Wicks, D S Thompson, D J Thompson, D Knowles, D Griffin, M Gregor, M Higgins, M Kreamalmeyer (Hague, 79), M Poltl (Taylor, 32)(Dombrowski,73), F Bagley, F Jordan
CAL: GK Reed, D Schwarze, D Aguilar, D Fitzgerald (Casillas, 82), M Palomares, M Sanchez, M Retiz, M Morales, M Dunn, F Hansen (Kim, 59), F Epitie (Munoz, 45)
Scoring Summary:
POR: Hague (Wicks), 89
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TIMBERS GRAB LATE 1-0 WIN OVER VICTORY ON THE ROAD
Hague scores first pro goal in the 89th minute for the win.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Rookie forward David Hague tallied his first professional goal in the 89th minute to give the Portland Timbers a 1-0 win over the California Victory Thursday night at Kezar Stadium. Portland goalkeeper Josh Wicks picked up his fifth shutout of the season matching a career high.
Wicks set up the game-winning goal by launching a loose ball over the top which found Hague racing down the left side of the box. With two touches, Hague slipped the ball past California goalkeeper Eric Reed into the far post. Wicks was awarded the assist, the first of his career.
With his fifth shutout of the season, Wicks matches a career high set his rookie year in 2004 and is now second in the league in shutouts. Wicks is one shutout shy of reaching the Timbers' franchise record for shutouts in a single season (6) first set by Matt Napoleon in 2001.
Hague, who scored 33 goals last season at Grand Canyon University, entered the match as a sub in the 79th minute.
The win moves the Timbers (5-2-3, 18pts) into a two-way for fourth place in the USL First Division with the Charleston Battery.
Led by midfielder Ricardo Sanchez, California (1-6-5, 8pts) pressured the Timbers defense late in the match as they out shot Portland 11-1 in the second half. In the 74th minute, midfielder Shaun Higgins cleared a ball off the goal line to help Wicks preserve the shutout.
Portland had two chances to take a lead in the first half on shots from both forward Bryan Jordan and Higgins that caught Reed out of position. Jordan's shot was knocked off the line by Victory defender Cameron Dunn, while Higgins' volley from eight yards out sailed over the crossbar.
Josh Hansen nearly gave the Victory the lead early in the second half but missed the ball on his shot attempt while on the run from seven yards out. His second attempt was deflected over the end line by Portland defender Justin Thompson.
After two consecutive road matches the Timbers return home to face Miami FC on Saturday at PGE Park at 7 p.m. It will be Miami's only trip to Portland during the 2007 regular season.
Notes: Portland's Tom Poltl left the match in the 30th minute with an injury to his right leg after he was upended by Victory midfielder Matt Fitzgerald. Tom Taylor replaced Poltl at midfield . The Timbers will play the Victory in four of their next five matches .
Lineups:
POR - GK Wicks, D S Thompson, D J Thompson, D Knowles, D Griffin, M Gregor, M Higgins, M Kreamalmeyer (Hague, 79), M Poltl (Taylor, 32)(Dombrowski,73), F Bagley, F Jordan
CAL: GK Reed, D Schwarze, D Aguilar, D Fitzgerald (Casillas, 82), M Palomares, M Sanchez, M Retiz, M Morales, M Dunn, F Hansen (Kim, 59), F Epitie (Munoz, 45)
Scoring Summary:
POR: Hague (Wicks), 89
Thursday, June 28, 2007
California Victory & Miami FC Up Next
Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TIMBERS FACE CALIFORNIA, HOST MIAMI THIS WEEK
Timbers celebrate Fiesta Latino Night with 2007 Team Posters Saturday
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers play two games in three days to end the week as they travel to San Francisco on Thursday to face the California Victory and then return home on Saturday to host Miami FC at PGE Park at 7 p.m.
In June, the Timbers (4-2-3, 15pts) are 1-1-1 in league matches including a win and draw against the Montreal Impact. Their matches against California and Miami are just the fourth and fifth league matches of the month.
With a 1-2-0 record on the road, the Timbers make their first trip to Kezar Stadium in San Francisco to play the Victory (1-5-5, 8pts) at 7 p.m. Portland leads the season series 1-0-0 with a 2-0 win at PGE Park on May 25. Thursday's match is the second of five regular-season meetings between the two clubs.
On Saturday, the Timbers play host to Miami FC (4-8-2, 14pts) in their only trip to PGE Park in 2007. With two loses to Miami FC last season, the Timbers are 0-2-0 all time against Miami. Portland's defense has allowed the fewest goals in the USL First Division and has helped the Timbers post a 3-0-3 record at home this season. Kickoff against Miami is set for 7 p.m.
Both matches can be heard live online at www.portlandtimbers.com with broadcaster Andy McNamara calling the action. An online video broadcast is available through USL Live at www.usllive.com.
The first 1,000 fans at Saturday's game receive a 2007 Timbers Team Poster on Fiesta Latino Night presented by Cricket Wireless. Tickets, starting at $10, are available through the PGE Park box office, area Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (503) 224-4400.
ABOUT CALIFORNIA VICTORY
The Victory had a five-game unbeaten streak snapped by a 1-0 loss to the Minnesota Thunder on June 24. Over the five-game stretch, California was 1-0-4 and recorded two shutouts. In their last match, the Victory defeated the Thunder 1-0 in overtime in U.S. Open Cup action. In a physical contest, midfielder Ricardo Sanchez scored five minutes into overtime for the win. California forward Juan Epitie will be available for the match as he returns from his involvement with the African Cup of Nations with Equatorial Guinea. The Victory have a new addition to the roster, midfielder Frederico Bianchi - who last played with the PDL's Long Island Rough Riders.
ABOUT MIAMI FC
Miami FC is 0-2-2 in its last four matches and has not earned a victory since June 2. In their last match, Miami FC suffered a 1-0 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps at home on June 22 - its eighth loss of the season. Miami begins a three-match road trip to the West Coast with a match in Seattle on June 28 and ends with a match against California on July 4. Currently ranked ninth in the USL First Division, Miami FC played its inaugural season in 2006.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TIMBERS FACE CALIFORNIA, HOST MIAMI THIS WEEK
Timbers celebrate Fiesta Latino Night with 2007 Team Posters Saturday
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers play two games in three days to end the week as they travel to San Francisco on Thursday to face the California Victory and then return home on Saturday to host Miami FC at PGE Park at 7 p.m.
In June, the Timbers (4-2-3, 15pts) are 1-1-1 in league matches including a win and draw against the Montreal Impact. Their matches against California and Miami are just the fourth and fifth league matches of the month.
With a 1-2-0 record on the road, the Timbers make their first trip to Kezar Stadium in San Francisco to play the Victory (1-5-5, 8pts) at 7 p.m. Portland leads the season series 1-0-0 with a 2-0 win at PGE Park on May 25. Thursday's match is the second of five regular-season meetings between the two clubs.
On Saturday, the Timbers play host to Miami FC (4-8-2, 14pts) in their only trip to PGE Park in 2007. With two loses to Miami FC last season, the Timbers are 0-2-0 all time against Miami. Portland's defense has allowed the fewest goals in the USL First Division and has helped the Timbers post a 3-0-3 record at home this season. Kickoff against Miami is set for 7 p.m.
Both matches can be heard live online at www.portlandtimbers.com with broadcaster Andy McNamara calling the action. An online video broadcast is available through USL Live at www.usllive.com.
The first 1,000 fans at Saturday's game receive a 2007 Timbers Team Poster on Fiesta Latino Night presented by Cricket Wireless. Tickets, starting at $10, are available through the PGE Park box office, area Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (503) 224-4400.
ABOUT CALIFORNIA VICTORY
The Victory had a five-game unbeaten streak snapped by a 1-0 loss to the Minnesota Thunder on June 24. Over the five-game stretch, California was 1-0-4 and recorded two shutouts. In their last match, the Victory defeated the Thunder 1-0 in overtime in U.S. Open Cup action. In a physical contest, midfielder Ricardo Sanchez scored five minutes into overtime for the win. California forward Juan Epitie will be available for the match as he returns from his involvement with the African Cup of Nations with Equatorial Guinea. The Victory have a new addition to the roster, midfielder Frederico Bianchi - who last played with the PDL's Long Island Rough Riders.
ABOUT MIAMI FC
Miami FC is 0-2-2 in its last four matches and has not earned a victory since June 2. In their last match, Miami FC suffered a 1-0 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps at home on June 22 - its eighth loss of the season. Miami begins a three-match road trip to the West Coast with a match in Seattle on June 28 and ends with a match against California on July 4. Currently ranked ninth in the USL First Division, Miami FC played its inaugural season in 2006.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
PTFC Lose To Seattle 2-1
Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TIMBERS ELIMINATED FROM U.S. OPEN CUP
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Seattle Sounders scored two goals with a one man advantage to defeated the Portland Timbers 2-1 Tuesday night in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Washington. Timbers defender Cameron Knowles was ejected late in the first half.
The Sounders advance to play Major League Soccer’s Chivas USA in the third round in July.
The Portland and Seattle rivalry continues to grow deeper as the two sides played another physical match. There were eight cards issued throughout the match including an ejection in the first half.
Knowles was sent off in the 41st minute being called for giving an elbow to a Seattle player in the box. The foul set up the game tying penalty kick by former Timber midfielder Hugo Alcarez-Cuellar.
Goalkeeper Josh Wicks recorded six saves stopping several one-on-one chances by Seattle. In the 30th minute, Wicks took the ball off of the foot of Seattle midfielder Sabastien Le Toux as he charged off his line and met Le Toux 12 yards from the goal line.
Portland took a 1-0 lead in the 19th minute on a header by Thompson from eight yards out. Set up by a free kick from midfielder Andrew Gregor, Thompson finished inside the near post past Seattle goalkeeper Chris Eylander.
Alcarez-Cuellar tied the match at 1-1 on a penalty kick after Knowles was ejected from the match.
The Sounders took a 2-1 lead in the 70th minute on a header by defender Jake Besagno. The second-half sub headed in a long ball into the box by forward Greg Howes.
The Timbers travel to San Francisco to face the California Victory on Thursday before returning home to play host to Miami FC at PGE Park at 7 p.m.
Notes: The Sounders have never lost at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash. dating back to 2004 …
Lineups:
POR: GK Wicks, D Griffin, D J. Thompson, D Knowles, M S. Thompson, M Gregor, M Poltl (Taylor, 81), M Higgins, M Hague (Morrison, 45), F Jordan, F Bagley (Lara, 45)
SEA: GK Eylander, D Merl, D Scott, D Treschuk, D Sakuda, M Gardner (Rivera,88), M Le Toux, O’Brien (Besagno, 45), M Alcarez-Cuellar (Sturm, 83), F Levesque, F Howes
Scoring Summary:
POR: J. Thompson (Gregor), 19
SEA: Alcarez-Cuellar (PK), 41
SEA: Besagno (Howes), 70
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TIMBERS ELIMINATED FROM U.S. OPEN CUP
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Seattle Sounders scored two goals with a one man advantage to defeated the Portland Timbers 2-1 Tuesday night in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Washington. Timbers defender Cameron Knowles was ejected late in the first half.
The Sounders advance to play Major League Soccer’s Chivas USA in the third round in July.
The Portland and Seattle rivalry continues to grow deeper as the two sides played another physical match. There were eight cards issued throughout the match including an ejection in the first half.
Knowles was sent off in the 41st minute being called for giving an elbow to a Seattle player in the box. The foul set up the game tying penalty kick by former Timber midfielder Hugo Alcarez-Cuellar.
Goalkeeper Josh Wicks recorded six saves stopping several one-on-one chances by Seattle. In the 30th minute, Wicks took the ball off of the foot of Seattle midfielder Sabastien Le Toux as he charged off his line and met Le Toux 12 yards from the goal line.
Portland took a 1-0 lead in the 19th minute on a header by Thompson from eight yards out. Set up by a free kick from midfielder Andrew Gregor, Thompson finished inside the near post past Seattle goalkeeper Chris Eylander.
Alcarez-Cuellar tied the match at 1-1 on a penalty kick after Knowles was ejected from the match.
The Sounders took a 2-1 lead in the 70th minute on a header by defender Jake Besagno. The second-half sub headed in a long ball into the box by forward Greg Howes.
The Timbers travel to San Francisco to face the California Victory on Thursday before returning home to play host to Miami FC at PGE Park at 7 p.m.
Notes: The Sounders have never lost at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash. dating back to 2004 …
Lineups:
POR: GK Wicks, D Griffin, D J. Thompson, D Knowles, M S. Thompson, M Gregor, M Poltl (Taylor, 81), M Higgins, M Hague (Morrison, 45), F Jordan, F Bagley (Lara, 45)
SEA: GK Eylander, D Merl, D Scott, D Treschuk, D Sakuda, M Gardner (Rivera,88), M Le Toux, O’Brien (Besagno, 45), M Alcarez-Cuellar (Sturm, 83), F Levesque, F Howes
Scoring Summary:
POR: J. Thompson (Gregor), 19
SEA: Alcarez-Cuellar (PK), 41
SEA: Besagno (Howes), 70
PTFC Fail To Advance in Competition
Portland Timbers at Seattle Sounders
Starfire Sports and Entertainment Complex
Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup Round Two
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Portland Timbers 1 - Seattle Sounders 2
The Portland Timbers are knocked out of the Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup competition.
Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Leonard Griffin, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Andrew Gregor, Tom Poltl (Tom Taylor 81'), Sean Higgins, David Hague (Lee Morrison 45'), Bryan Jordan, Chris Bagley ("Kiki" Lara 45').
Sounders Lineup :
Chris Eylander, Noah Merl, Zach Scott, Kenji Treschuk, Kevin Sakuda, Josh Gardner (Santa Maria Rivera), Sebastien Le Toux, Leighton O’Brien (Jacob Besagno 45'), Hugo Alcarez-Cuellar (Gabriel Sturm 83'), Roger Levesque, Greg Howes.
Goals :
Justin Thompson (assisted by Andrew Gregor)
Hugo Alcarez-Cuellar (on a penalty kick)
Jacob Besagno (assisted by Greg Howes)
Shots :
Timbers 12
Sounders 14
Saves :
Timbers 6
Sounders 2
Corners :
Timbers 4
Sounders 9
Yellow Cards :
Andrew Gregor, Sean Higgins, Josh Gardner, Scot Thompson, Chris Bagley, Hugo Alcarez-Cuellar, Kenji Treschuk.
Red Cards :
Cameron Knowles
Attendance :
711
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http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2003764109_sounders27.html
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http://goalseattle.com/gallery/USOpenCup2007-2
Starfire Sports and Entertainment Complex
Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup Round Two
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Portland Timbers 1 - Seattle Sounders 2
The Portland Timbers are knocked out of the Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup competition.
Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Leonard Griffin, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Andrew Gregor, Tom Poltl (Tom Taylor 81'), Sean Higgins, David Hague (Lee Morrison 45'), Bryan Jordan, Chris Bagley ("Kiki" Lara 45').
Sounders Lineup :
Chris Eylander, Noah Merl, Zach Scott, Kenji Treschuk, Kevin Sakuda, Josh Gardner (Santa Maria Rivera), Sebastien Le Toux, Leighton O’Brien (Jacob Besagno 45'), Hugo Alcarez-Cuellar (Gabriel Sturm 83'), Roger Levesque, Greg Howes.
Goals :
Justin Thompson (assisted by Andrew Gregor)
Hugo Alcarez-Cuellar (on a penalty kick)
Jacob Besagno (assisted by Greg Howes)
Shots :
Timbers 12
Sounders 14
Saves :
Timbers 6
Sounders 2
Corners :
Timbers 4
Sounders 9
Yellow Cards :
Andrew Gregor, Sean Higgins, Josh Gardner, Scot Thompson, Chris Bagley, Hugo Alcarez-Cuellar, Kenji Treschuk.
Red Cards :
Cameron Knowles
Attendance :
711
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http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2003764109_sounders27.html
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http://goalseattle.com/gallery/USOpenCup2007-2
Monday, June 25, 2007
PTFC Against Seattle In Open Cup
Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TIMBERS INVADE SEATTLE IN SECOND-ROUND U.S. OPEN CUP PLAY
In-season tournament match kicks off busy week for Timbers
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers travel north to play the Seattle Sounders in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup Tuesday night at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash., at 7 p.m. The winner of the second-round match will host Major League Soccer’s Chivas USA on July 10 in the third round.
The Timbers are 0-1-1 against the Sounders in league matches in 2007. In their last meeting on May 11, the Timbers scored two goals late to rally back for a 2-2 draw at PGE Park.
The last time the two sides met in U.S. Open Cup play was in 2005 as the Timbers defeated Seattle 2-0 at PGE Park. The Timbers are 3-3-0 in U.S. Open Cup matches since 2001 and have advanced as high as the fourth round in 2004 and 2005.
Portland (4-2-3, 15pts) defeated the Bakersfield Brigade (PDL) 2-0 in first-round play June 12 in Bakersfield, Calif.
Seattle (5-5-4, 19pts) advanced to the second round after defeating the Banat Arsenal (USASA) 4-1 at Starfire Sports Complex on June 12. The Sounders suffered a 1-0 loss to the Montreal Impact over the weekend, ending a five game unbeaten streak dating back to May 20. In the loss, Seattle played without the services of defender Danny Jackson and forward Nathan Knox.
The U.S. Open Cup match in Seattle kicks off a three-game week for the Timbers. On Thursday, the Timbers travel to California to face the Victory and then play host to Miami FC on Saturday at PGE Park at 7 p.m.
Other Second-Round U.S. Open Cup matches include:
Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-2) at Ocean City Barons (PDL)
Western Mass Pioneers (USL-2) at Rochester Raging Rhinos (USL-1)
Cleveland City Stars (USL-2) at Richmond Kickers (USL-2)
Bavarian SC (USASA) at Carolina RailHawks (USL-1)
Charlotte Eagles (USL-2) at Atlanta Silverbacks (USL-1)
El Paso Patriots (PDL) at Charleston Battery (USL-1)
California Victory (USL-1) at Minnesota Thunder (USL-1)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TIMBERS INVADE SEATTLE IN SECOND-ROUND U.S. OPEN CUP PLAY
In-season tournament match kicks off busy week for Timbers
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers travel north to play the Seattle Sounders in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup Tuesday night at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash., at 7 p.m. The winner of the second-round match will host Major League Soccer’s Chivas USA on July 10 in the third round.
The Timbers are 0-1-1 against the Sounders in league matches in 2007. In their last meeting on May 11, the Timbers scored two goals late to rally back for a 2-2 draw at PGE Park.
The last time the two sides met in U.S. Open Cup play was in 2005 as the Timbers defeated Seattle 2-0 at PGE Park. The Timbers are 3-3-0 in U.S. Open Cup matches since 2001 and have advanced as high as the fourth round in 2004 and 2005.
Portland (4-2-3, 15pts) defeated the Bakersfield Brigade (PDL) 2-0 in first-round play June 12 in Bakersfield, Calif.
Seattle (5-5-4, 19pts) advanced to the second round after defeating the Banat Arsenal (USASA) 4-1 at Starfire Sports Complex on June 12. The Sounders suffered a 1-0 loss to the Montreal Impact over the weekend, ending a five game unbeaten streak dating back to May 20. In the loss, Seattle played without the services of defender Danny Jackson and forward Nathan Knox.
The U.S. Open Cup match in Seattle kicks off a three-game week for the Timbers. On Thursday, the Timbers travel to California to face the Victory and then play host to Miami FC on Saturday at PGE Park at 7 p.m.
Other Second-Round U.S. Open Cup matches include:
Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-2) at Ocean City Barons (PDL)
Western Mass Pioneers (USL-2) at Rochester Raging Rhinos (USL-1)
Cleveland City Stars (USL-2) at Richmond Kickers (USL-2)
Bavarian SC (USASA) at Carolina RailHawks (USL-1)
Charlotte Eagles (USL-2) at Atlanta Silverbacks (USL-1)
El Paso Patriots (PDL) at Charleston Battery (USL-1)
California Victory (USL-1) at Minnesota Thunder (USL-1)
Sunday, June 24, 2007
The 107 Report
Interviews with Gavin Wilkinson, Neil Dombrowski and David Hague. Commentary on AC Milan Primavera, The Thirsty Lion and Peston Burpo. Total Time 25:47. Music by The Jam and Timbers Army.
http://media.libsyn.com/media/the107report/The107Report_June_21_2007_1.mp3
http://media.libsyn.com/media/the107report/The107Report_June_21_2007_1.mp3
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Montreal Impact at Portland Timbers
Montreal Impact at Portland Timbers
PGE Park
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Montreal Impact 1 - Portland Timbers 1
Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Leonard Griffin, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Luke Kremalmeyer, Andrew Gregor, Tom Poltl (Kiki Lara 83'), Neil Dombrowski, David Hague, Chris Bagley (Bryan Jordan 73').
Impact Lineup :
Matthew Jordan, Andres Arango, Mauricio Vincello, Simon Gatti, Patrick Leduc, Ze Roberto, Martin Fabro (Sita-Taty Matondo 83'), Leonardo Di Lorenzo, Matthew Palleschi (Alen Marcina 54'), Frederico Moojen, Charles Gbeke.
Goals :
Neil Dombrowski (assisted by David Hague)
Alen Marcina (assisted by Ze Roberto)
Shots :
Timbers 11
Impact 8
Saves :
Timbers 3
Impact 4
Corners :
Timbers 3
Impact 4
Yellow Cards :
Tom Poltl, Matt Palleschi, Martin Fabro, Ze Roberto, Andrew Gregor.
Attendance :
5266
http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=462
http://timbers.soccercityusa.com/mon062107.htm
http://blog.oregonlive.com/timbers/2007/06/match_9_portland_timbers_v_mon.html
http://blog.oregonlive.com/sportsupdates/2007/06/dissapointing_tie_for_timbers.html
PGE Park
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Montreal Impact 1 - Portland Timbers 1
Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Leonard Griffin, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Luke Kremalmeyer, Andrew Gregor, Tom Poltl (Kiki Lara 83'), Neil Dombrowski, David Hague, Chris Bagley (Bryan Jordan 73').
Impact Lineup :
Matthew Jordan, Andres Arango, Mauricio Vincello, Simon Gatti, Patrick Leduc, Ze Roberto, Martin Fabro (Sita-Taty Matondo 83'), Leonardo Di Lorenzo, Matthew Palleschi (Alen Marcina 54'), Frederico Moojen, Charles Gbeke.
Goals :
Neil Dombrowski (assisted by David Hague)
Alen Marcina (assisted by Ze Roberto)
Shots :
Timbers 11
Impact 8
Saves :
Timbers 3
Impact 4
Corners :
Timbers 3
Impact 4
Yellow Cards :
Tom Poltl, Matt Palleschi, Martin Fabro, Ze Roberto, Andrew Gregor.
Attendance :
5266
http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=462
http://timbers.soccercityusa.com/mon062107.htm
http://blog.oregonlive.com/timbers/2007/06/match_9_portland_timbers_v_mon.html
http://blog.oregonlive.com/sportsupdates/2007/06/dissapointing_tie_for_timbers.html
http://www.montrealimpact.com/News/News.aspxlanguage=EN&ArticleID=720&Focus=0
PTFC Tie Montreal 1-1
Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONTREAL STEALS POINT FROM TIMBERS IN 1-1 DRAW AT PGE PARK
Dombrowski nets first pro goal as Portland remains unbeaten at home
PORTLAND, Ore. - Midfielder Neil Dombrowski gave the Portland Timbers a late 1-0 lead, but the Montreal Impact was able to answer back moments later as the two sides played to a 1-1 draw on Thursday night at PGE Park. With the draw the Timbers remain unbeaten in six games at home.
The draw allows the Timbers (4-2-3, 15pts) to remain unbeaten at home with a 3-0-3 record at PGE Park. Montreal (4-2-5, 17pts) maintains an undefeated record on the road with a record of 2-0-3.
Dombrowski tallied his first professional goal in the 85th minute on a ball played by midfielder David Hague. Working down the left side of the box, Hague found Dombrowski about 15 yards out and Dombrowski buried the ball inside the left post for a 1-0 Timbers lead.
Moments later, Montreal answered back with a goal by second-half substitute Allen Marcina. Midfielder Ze Roberto played a ball towards the far post from the top of the arch. With a slight touch, Marcina knocked in the equalizer in the 86th minute.
The offensive action picked up in the second half as Dombrowski took a right-footed shot from the top of the box but Montreal goalkeeper Matt Jordan was able make the stop. Early in the second half, Montreal's Frederico Moojen forced Timbers goalkeeper Josh Wicks to make a diving save to his right to deny Moojen his third goal of the season.
In the 75th minute Hague nearly netted his first professional goal with a left-footed blast along the left side of the box from 12 yards out. Hague's shot low on the back post was knocked wide by Jordan on a diving effort.
The Timbers make the trip to Seattle for their next match as they face the Seattle Sounders in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday at Starfire Sports Complex at 7 p.m. Portland then travels to California to battle the Victory before returning home Saturday, June 30, to face Miami FC at PGE Park.
Notes: Hague's assist was his first professional point and assist as a Timber. Attendance for Thursday's match was 5,266. The Timbers improve to a 3-1-3 all-time against Montreal and are 1-0-1 against the Impact in 2007. Portland plays three games next week including a U.S. Open Cup match against the Seattle Sounders. Montreal's Ze Roberto surpassed the 10,000 minutes played milestone in his career with the Impact.
Line ups:
POR - GK Wicks, D Griffin, D S. Thompson, D J. Thompson, D Knowles, M Kremalmeyer, M Gregor, M Poltl (Lara, 83), M Dombrowski, F Hague, F Bagley (Jordan, 73)
MON - GK Jordan, D Arango, D Vincello, D Gatti, M Leduc, M Roberto, M Fabro (Matondo, 83), M Di Lorenzo, F Palleschi (Marcina, 54), F Moojen, F Gbeke
Scoring Summary:
POR: Dombrowski (Hague), 85
MON: Marcina (Roberto), 86
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MONTREAL STEALS POINT FROM TIMBERS IN 1-1 DRAW AT PGE PARK
Dombrowski nets first pro goal as Portland remains unbeaten at home
PORTLAND, Ore. - Midfielder Neil Dombrowski gave the Portland Timbers a late 1-0 lead, but the Montreal Impact was able to answer back moments later as the two sides played to a 1-1 draw on Thursday night at PGE Park. With the draw the Timbers remain unbeaten in six games at home.
The draw allows the Timbers (4-2-3, 15pts) to remain unbeaten at home with a 3-0-3 record at PGE Park. Montreal (4-2-5, 17pts) maintains an undefeated record on the road with a record of 2-0-3.
Dombrowski tallied his first professional goal in the 85th minute on a ball played by midfielder David Hague. Working down the left side of the box, Hague found Dombrowski about 15 yards out and Dombrowski buried the ball inside the left post for a 1-0 Timbers lead.
Moments later, Montreal answered back with a goal by second-half substitute Allen Marcina. Midfielder Ze Roberto played a ball towards the far post from the top of the arch. With a slight touch, Marcina knocked in the equalizer in the 86th minute.
The offensive action picked up in the second half as Dombrowski took a right-footed shot from the top of the box but Montreal goalkeeper Matt Jordan was able make the stop. Early in the second half, Montreal's Frederico Moojen forced Timbers goalkeeper Josh Wicks to make a diving save to his right to deny Moojen his third goal of the season.
In the 75th minute Hague nearly netted his first professional goal with a left-footed blast along the left side of the box from 12 yards out. Hague's shot low on the back post was knocked wide by Jordan on a diving effort.
The Timbers make the trip to Seattle for their next match as they face the Seattle Sounders in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday at Starfire Sports Complex at 7 p.m. Portland then travels to California to battle the Victory before returning home Saturday, June 30, to face Miami FC at PGE Park.
Notes: Hague's assist was his first professional point and assist as a Timber. Attendance for Thursday's match was 5,266. The Timbers improve to a 3-1-3 all-time against Montreal and are 1-0-1 against the Impact in 2007. Portland plays three games next week including a U.S. Open Cup match against the Seattle Sounders. Montreal's Ze Roberto surpassed the 10,000 minutes played milestone in his career with the Impact.
Line ups:
POR - GK Wicks, D Griffin, D S. Thompson, D J. Thompson, D Knowles, M Kremalmeyer, M Gregor, M Poltl (Lara, 83), M Dombrowski, F Hague, F Bagley (Jordan, 73)
MON - GK Jordan, D Arango, D Vincello, D Gatti, M Leduc, M Roberto, M Fabro (Matondo, 83), M Di Lorenzo, F Palleschi (Marcina, 54), F Moojen, F Gbeke
Scoring Summary:
POR: Dombrowski (Hague), 85
MON: Marcina (Roberto), 86
Possible Chivas USA Match In Portland
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U.S. SOCCER ANNOUNCES MLS PAIRINGS FOR THIRD ROUND OF U.S. OPEN CUP
The winner of the second-round U.S. Open Cup match between the Timbers and Seattle Sounders on June 26 will advance to play Major League Soccer's Chivas USA in the third round, it was announced by U.S. Soccer. Scheduled for July 10, either USL First Division team will host the third-round match.
The Timbers face the Sounders in U.S. Open Cup action on June 26 at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash. at 7 p.m. Listen live on portlandtimbers.com as broadcaster Andy McNamara calls the action.
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U.S. SOCCER ANNOUNCES MLS PAIRINGS FOR THIRD ROUND OF U.S. OPEN CUP
The winner of the second-round U.S. Open Cup match between the Timbers and Seattle Sounders on June 26 will advance to play Major League Soccer's Chivas USA in the third round, it was announced by U.S. Soccer. Scheduled for July 10, either USL First Division team will host the third-round match.
The Timbers face the Sounders in U.S. Open Cup action on June 26 at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash. at 7 p.m. Listen live on portlandtimbers.com as broadcaster Andy McNamara calls the action.
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Montreal Up Next For PTFC
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TIMBERS HOST MONTREAL THURSDAY AT PGE PARK
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers play their second game in three days as they face the Montreal Impact on Thursday at PGE Park at 7 p.m. Thursday's match completes the season series between the two sides and is the Timbers' first league home match since May 27. The Timbers defeated AC Milan Primavera on penalty kicks Tuesday at PGE Park.
The Timbers (4-2-2, 14pts) defeated the Impact (4-2-4, 16pts) 1-0 in their previous meeting June 8 with a late penalty kick goal by midfielder Andrew Gregor. In the match, Timbers goalkeeper Josh Wicks set a new franchise record by posting his fourth consecutive shutout.
Portland leads the all-time series against the Impact 3-2-1, but Montreal is 2-1-0 in three matches at PGE Park.
The Timbers are 1-1-1 in their last three USL First Division matches, including the 1-0 win over the Impact on June 8. In their last league match, the Timbers suffered their second loss of the season, falling 2-1 at Rochester on June 9. Since then, the Timbers have won two straight - a 2-0 win in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup over the Bakersfield Brigade and an exhibition win over AC Milan's U-21 team that was decided on penalty kicks.
Through seven matches at PGE Park this season, including five USL First Division games, the Timbers are 5-0-2 and have outscored opponents 11-4.
Montreal starts a two-game road trip through the Northwest on Thursday against the Timbers. Currently ranked fourth in the USL First Division, the Impact have lost two straight at home and are 0-2-2 in their last four matches. In four games on the road this season, the Impact remain unbeaten with a record of 2-0-2. The Impact are led by midfielder Leonardo Di Lorenzo, who ranks among league leaders with three assists, and goalkeeper Matt Jordan, who has allowed only seven goals in nine matches for a 0.78 goals-against average.
The Impact conclude their road trip against the Seattle Sounders on Saturday.
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TIMBERS HOST MONTREAL THURSDAY AT PGE PARK
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers play their second game in three days as they face the Montreal Impact on Thursday at PGE Park at 7 p.m. Thursday's match completes the season series between the two sides and is the Timbers' first league home match since May 27. The Timbers defeated AC Milan Primavera on penalty kicks Tuesday at PGE Park.
The Timbers (4-2-2, 14pts) defeated the Impact (4-2-4, 16pts) 1-0 in their previous meeting June 8 with a late penalty kick goal by midfielder Andrew Gregor. In the match, Timbers goalkeeper Josh Wicks set a new franchise record by posting his fourth consecutive shutout.
Portland leads the all-time series against the Impact 3-2-1, but Montreal is 2-1-0 in three matches at PGE Park.
The Timbers are 1-1-1 in their last three USL First Division matches, including the 1-0 win over the Impact on June 8. In their last league match, the Timbers suffered their second loss of the season, falling 2-1 at Rochester on June 9. Since then, the Timbers have won two straight - a 2-0 win in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup over the Bakersfield Brigade and an exhibition win over AC Milan's U-21 team that was decided on penalty kicks.
Through seven matches at PGE Park this season, including five USL First Division games, the Timbers are 5-0-2 and have outscored opponents 11-4.
Montreal starts a two-game road trip through the Northwest on Thursday against the Timbers. Currently ranked fourth in the USL First Division, the Impact have lost two straight at home and are 0-2-2 in their last four matches. In four games on the road this season, the Impact remain unbeaten with a record of 2-0-2. The Impact are led by midfielder Leonardo Di Lorenzo, who ranks among league leaders with three assists, and goalkeeper Matt Jordan, who has allowed only seven goals in nine matches for a 0.78 goals-against average.
The Impact conclude their road trip against the Seattle Sounders on Saturday.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
PTFC Win Over AC Milan U-21s
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TIMBERS USE PENATLY KICKS TO DEFEAT AC MILAN PRIMAVERA 5-1
Timbers record fourth largest crowd since 2001 - 11,092
PORTLAND, Ore. - Midfielder Tom Taylor helped the Portland Timbers battle AC Milan Primavera to a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation in front of 11,092 at PGE Park Tuesday night. AC Milan Primavera rallied back to tie the exhibition with a one-man advantage and force game-deciding penalty kicks. The Timbers scored four straight from the penalty spot to defeat AC Milan's U-21 squad 5-1.
The 11,092 fans on hand for the international exhibition match is the fourth highest crowd in modern Timbers franchise history.
Taylor put the Timbers on the board in the first half as the Timbers enjoyed a 1-0 lead at halftime. AC Milan Primavera forward Enrico Traviani netted the equalizer in the 66th minute shortly after Timbers midfielder Andrew Gregor was ejected from the match forcing the Timbers to play a man down.
AC Milan Primavera strikers Kingsley Umbunegbu and Traviani created several dangerous chances throughout the match forcing Timbers goalkeeper Bayard Elfvin to record four saves as AC Milan Primavera outshot the Timbers 17-4.
Kingsley is one of two youth international players for AC Milan Primavera and a member Nigeria's U-19 National Team. The other is defender Matteo Darmian, who is a member of Italy's U-19 National Team.
The Timbers took the lead in the 24th minute on a goal by Taylor from 10 yards out. The play developed as midfielder Troy Ready worked the ball into the top left corner of the box. After receiving the ball, Taylor worked a quick give-and-go with Ambriz and was able to break through AC Milan Primavera's backline and skipped a low shot at the far post past goalkeeper Daniel Offredi.
Traviani notched the equalizer in the 66th minute as AC Milan Primavera played the final 34 minutes with a one-man advantage. After some crafty footwork around the box, Traviani slipped by the Timbers defense forcing a one-on-one with Elfvin and snuck the ball inside the near post.
Scoring penalty kicks for the Timbers were defenders Lee Morrison and Leonard Griffin, forward Luc Harrington and midfielder Kiki Lara.
The Timbers face the Montreal Impact of the USL First Division on Thursday at PGE Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Notes: With the win over AC Milan Primavera, the Timbers remain undefeated at home in 2007.
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TIMBERS USE PENATLY KICKS TO DEFEAT AC MILAN PRIMAVERA 5-1
Timbers record fourth largest crowd since 2001 - 11,092
PORTLAND, Ore. - Midfielder Tom Taylor helped the Portland Timbers battle AC Milan Primavera to a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation in front of 11,092 at PGE Park Tuesday night. AC Milan Primavera rallied back to tie the exhibition with a one-man advantage and force game-deciding penalty kicks. The Timbers scored four straight from the penalty spot to defeat AC Milan's U-21 squad 5-1.
The 11,092 fans on hand for the international exhibition match is the fourth highest crowd in modern Timbers franchise history.
Taylor put the Timbers on the board in the first half as the Timbers enjoyed a 1-0 lead at halftime. AC Milan Primavera forward Enrico Traviani netted the equalizer in the 66th minute shortly after Timbers midfielder Andrew Gregor was ejected from the match forcing the Timbers to play a man down.
AC Milan Primavera strikers Kingsley Umbunegbu and Traviani created several dangerous chances throughout the match forcing Timbers goalkeeper Bayard Elfvin to record four saves as AC Milan Primavera outshot the Timbers 17-4.
Kingsley is one of two youth international players for AC Milan Primavera and a member Nigeria's U-19 National Team. The other is defender Matteo Darmian, who is a member of Italy's U-19 National Team.
The Timbers took the lead in the 24th minute on a goal by Taylor from 10 yards out. The play developed as midfielder Troy Ready worked the ball into the top left corner of the box. After receiving the ball, Taylor worked a quick give-and-go with Ambriz and was able to break through AC Milan Primavera's backline and skipped a low shot at the far post past goalkeeper Daniel Offredi.
Traviani notched the equalizer in the 66th minute as AC Milan Primavera played the final 34 minutes with a one-man advantage. After some crafty footwork around the box, Traviani slipped by the Timbers defense forcing a one-on-one with Elfvin and snuck the ball inside the near post.
Scoring penalty kicks for the Timbers were defenders Lee Morrison and Leonard Griffin, forward Luc Harrington and midfielder Kiki Lara.
The Timbers face the Montreal Impact of the USL First Division on Thursday at PGE Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Notes: With the win over AC Milan Primavera, the Timbers remain undefeated at home in 2007.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
AC Milan U-21s at Portland Timbers
AC Milan U-21s at Portland Timbers
PGE Park
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
AC Milan U-21s 1 - Portland Timbers 1
Timbers win 4-1 on penalty kicks.
PGE Park
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
AC Milan U-21s 1 - Portland Timbers 1
Timbers win 4-1 on penalty kicks.
Timbers Lineup :
Jaime Ambriz (Luc Harrington), Neil Dombrowski, Bayard Elfvin, David Hague, Shaun Higgins, Cameron Knowles (Justin Thompson), Garrett Marcum (Leonard Griffin), Lee Morrison, Lawrence Olum (Andrew Gregor), Troy Ready (Kevin Meissner), Tom Taylor.
Milan Lineup :
Matteo Bruscagin, Alessandro Candi, Matteo Darmian, Alex Guerci, Daniel Offredi, Davide Rampinini, Enrico Da Ros (Alessandro Cattlehan), Alessandro Ruggeri (Pierre Aubameyang), Enrico Travaini (Davide Ancellotti), Kingsley Umunegbu, Fernando Vitofrancesco.
Goals :
Tom Taylor (assisted by Jaime Ambriz)
Enrico Traviani
Shots :
Timbers 3
Milan 17
Saves :
Timbers 4
Milan 0
Corners :
Timbers 1
Milan 6
Yellow Cards :
Alessandro Ruggeri, Lee Morrison, Enrico Travaini, Shaun Higgins, Davide Rampinini, Kiki Lara
Red Card :
Andrew Gregor
Attendance :
11,092
Jaime Ambriz (Luc Harrington), Neil Dombrowski, Bayard Elfvin, David Hague, Shaun Higgins, Cameron Knowles (Justin Thompson), Garrett Marcum (Leonard Griffin), Lee Morrison, Lawrence Olum (Andrew Gregor), Troy Ready (Kevin Meissner), Tom Taylor.
Milan Lineup :
Matteo Bruscagin, Alessandro Candi, Matteo Darmian, Alex Guerci, Daniel Offredi, Davide Rampinini, Enrico Da Ros (Alessandro Cattlehan), Alessandro Ruggeri (Pierre Aubameyang), Enrico Travaini (Davide Ancellotti), Kingsley Umunegbu, Fernando Vitofrancesco.
Goals :
Tom Taylor (assisted by Jaime Ambriz)
Enrico Traviani
Shots :
Timbers 3
Milan 17
Saves :
Timbers 4
Milan 0
Corners :
Timbers 1
Milan 6
Yellow Cards :
Alessandro Ruggeri, Lee Morrison, Enrico Travaini, Shaun Higgins, Davide Rampinini, Kiki Lara
Red Card :
Andrew Gregor
Attendance :
11,092
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Saturday, June 16, 2007
PTFC Against AC Milan U-21 On Tuesday
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TIMBERS READY FOR AC MILAN'S FUTURE STARS
AC Milan's U-21 squad to arrive in Portland this weekend
PORTLAND, Ore. - The future stars of Italian club and 2007 Champions League champion, AC Milan are scheduled to arrive in Portland over the weekend as AC Milan Primavera (U-21) prepares to battle the Portland Timbers on June 19 at PGE Park at 7 p.m.
"AC Milan has a great history and is one of the most respected clubs in the world," said Gavin Wilkinson, head coach and general manager of the Timbers. "The Primavera team is good enough to play anyone in the world, and we are excited have them in town. This will be another great test for our players and a great opportunity for our fans to see some of the top young talent in the world."
Highlighting AC Milan's U-21 roster are Italian Youth National Team member Matteo Darmian, who recently played in the European U-19 Championships, midfielder Davide Ancelotti, the son of AC Milan head coach Carlo Ancelotti, and defender Luca Antonelli, who was called up 12 times by AC Milan during the 2006-07 season.
AC Milan Primavera kicks off a three-game U.S. preseason tour in Portland against the Timbers.
Tickets for the Esurance AC Milan U-21 vs. Timbers match presented by Peroni Italy and KINK.fm on June 19 are available at the PGE Park box office, area Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at (503) 224-4400 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $17.
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TIMBERS READY FOR AC MILAN'S FUTURE STARS
AC Milan's U-21 squad to arrive in Portland this weekend
PORTLAND, Ore. - The future stars of Italian club and 2007 Champions League champion, AC Milan are scheduled to arrive in Portland over the weekend as AC Milan Primavera (U-21) prepares to battle the Portland Timbers on June 19 at PGE Park at 7 p.m.
"AC Milan has a great history and is one of the most respected clubs in the world," said Gavin Wilkinson, head coach and general manager of the Timbers. "The Primavera team is good enough to play anyone in the world, and we are excited have them in town. This will be another great test for our players and a great opportunity for our fans to see some of the top young talent in the world."
Highlighting AC Milan's U-21 roster are Italian Youth National Team member Matteo Darmian, who recently played in the European U-19 Championships, midfielder Davide Ancelotti, the son of AC Milan head coach Carlo Ancelotti, and defender Luca Antonelli, who was called up 12 times by AC Milan during the 2006-07 season.
AC Milan Primavera kicks off a three-game U.S. preseason tour in Portland against the Timbers.
Tickets for the Esurance AC Milan U-21 vs. Timbers match presented by Peroni Italy and KINK.fm on June 19 are available at the PGE Park box office, area Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at (503) 224-4400 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $17.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Bakersfield Brigade Bow Out Of Open Cup
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Brigade Bounced
The result was one expected when a team of amateurs takes on a group of professionals. When the PDL’s Bakersfield Brigade played the USL First Division’s Portland Timbers, it took all of four minutes for the visitors to take a lead.
But the Brigade continued playing valiantly, and the boys from Bakersfield showed well in a 2-0 loss to the more experienced team in the first round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open on Tuesday at Bakersfield Christian High.
"I think the first 20 minutes we came out a little nervous," Brigade coach Francisco Gomez said. "After that, we saw we could play with those guys."
Four minutes into the first half, Portland’s Lee Morrison headed an assist to Lawrence Olum to give the Timbers a 1-0 lead. It appeared the route was on.
Keep in mind, the Brigade plays two divisions behind the league Portland plays in. The Timbers are only one rung below the MLS.
But Bakersfield had the homefield advantage, and the Timbers were dealing with, what is for them, unusually warm weather. In addition, Portland had just returned from a road trip on the East Coast before traveling directly to Bakersfield.
"I thought we were flat," said Portland head coach Gavin Wilkinson. "We got casual. This was (Bakersfield’s) final, and our boys played at Montreal and Rochester the last few days."
Portland made the score 2-0 in the 18th minute when Luc Harrington headed in an assist from Ricardo Lara. It would be the end of the Timbers’ scoring, but it was all they needed.
By the time the second half rolled around, Bakersfield seemed a little more comfortable sharing the field with Portland. The Brigade couldn’t convert on scoring opportunities, though.
"We just weren’t making the right runs," Brigade midfielder Shawn Singh said. "We created opportunities, but we couldn’t finish."
Singh was named Player of the Game for his efforts, and his presence on the field was a reminder of the chasm separating these two teams.
While the Timbers are dreaming of a life in the MLS and picking up a paycheck to do so, Singh will try to walk on at UCLA next season after his high school career at Garces finished three months ago.
"I’m proud of Shawn," Gomez said. "He’s been working hard all year. He’s shown that he belongs here."
Naturally, the Timbers have more resources as far as practice time and player commitment as well. Wilkinson and his Portland team left town with a respect for what the Bakersfield players have accomplished in limited time together.
"I think there are some good individuals," Wilkinson said. "In the PDL it’s hard to work with the guys because they’re coming and going, but they had some good individual players."
The U.S. Open continues for Portland, while the Brigade will try to carry some momentum into the rest of its PDL season.
"I’m definitely not disappointed with the loss," Gomez said. "I’ll take this because the team played well.
"Now we’ll just focus on league and trying to make a run for the playoffs."
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Brigade Bounced
The result was one expected when a team of amateurs takes on a group of professionals. When the PDL’s Bakersfield Brigade played the USL First Division’s Portland Timbers, it took all of four minutes for the visitors to take a lead.
But the Brigade continued playing valiantly, and the boys from Bakersfield showed well in a 2-0 loss to the more experienced team in the first round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open on Tuesday at Bakersfield Christian High.
"I think the first 20 minutes we came out a little nervous," Brigade coach Francisco Gomez said. "After that, we saw we could play with those guys."
Four minutes into the first half, Portland’s Lee Morrison headed an assist to Lawrence Olum to give the Timbers a 1-0 lead. It appeared the route was on.
Keep in mind, the Brigade plays two divisions behind the league Portland plays in. The Timbers are only one rung below the MLS.
But Bakersfield had the homefield advantage, and the Timbers were dealing with, what is for them, unusually warm weather. In addition, Portland had just returned from a road trip on the East Coast before traveling directly to Bakersfield.
"I thought we were flat," said Portland head coach Gavin Wilkinson. "We got casual. This was (Bakersfield’s) final, and our boys played at Montreal and Rochester the last few days."
Portland made the score 2-0 in the 18th minute when Luc Harrington headed in an assist from Ricardo Lara. It would be the end of the Timbers’ scoring, but it was all they needed.
By the time the second half rolled around, Bakersfield seemed a little more comfortable sharing the field with Portland. The Brigade couldn’t convert on scoring opportunities, though.
"We just weren’t making the right runs," Brigade midfielder Shawn Singh said. "We created opportunities, but we couldn’t finish."
Singh was named Player of the Game for his efforts, and his presence on the field was a reminder of the chasm separating these two teams.
While the Timbers are dreaming of a life in the MLS and picking up a paycheck to do so, Singh will try to walk on at UCLA next season after his high school career at Garces finished three months ago.
"I’m proud of Shawn," Gomez said. "He’s been working hard all year. He’s shown that he belongs here."
Naturally, the Timbers have more resources as far as practice time and player commitment as well. Wilkinson and his Portland team left town with a respect for what the Bakersfield players have accomplished in limited time together.
"I think there are some good individuals," Wilkinson said. "In the PDL it’s hard to work with the guys because they’re coming and going, but they had some good individual players."
The U.S. Open continues for Portland, while the Brigade will try to carry some momentum into the rest of its PDL season.
"I’m definitely not disappointed with the loss," Gomez said. "I’ll take this because the team played well.
"Now we’ll just focus on league and trying to make a run for the playoffs."
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Seattle Sounders Up Next In Open Cup
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TIMBERS ADVANCE TO SECOND ROUND OF U.S. OPEN CUP
Portland gets early goals from Olum, Harrington; steady in 2-0 win at Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Early goals from Lawrence Olum and Luc Harrington gave Portland a comfortable lead, and the Timbers earned a 2-0 victory over the Bakersfield Brigade of the Premier Development League in first-round play of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Tuesday night in Bakersfield.
The Timbers benefited from a pair of goals in the first 18 minutes of play and held strong the rest of the way to get the victory, despite playing their third road match in five days after recent league games at Montreal and Rochester.
"In the end, it was a solid performance," said Gavin Wilkinson, head coach of the Timbers. "Looking at everything, I thought our team did really well. We scored the two goals early and were able to take it a bit easy after that."
Portland now faces Seattle, a 4-1 winner over the Banat Arsenal Tuesday night, in the second round of the U.S Open Cup on June 26.
Portland wasted little time in netting the match’s first goal when Olum found the back of the net with a header, cashing in on a corner kick from Luke Kreamalmeyer in the fourth minute of play.
The Timbers quickly doubled their lead when, in the 18th minute, midfielder Kiki Lara got free down the left side and pinpointed a cross to Harrington, whose scoring header made it 2-0.
Goalkeeper Bayard Elfvin made a key save in the 86th minute to preserve the shutout and help the Timbers advance to the second round of the in-season tournament.
Next up for the Timbers is a home friendly against AC Milan Primavera at PGE Park on June 19; kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
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TIMBERS ADVANCE TO SECOND ROUND OF U.S. OPEN CUP
Portland gets early goals from Olum, Harrington; steady in 2-0 win at Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Early goals from Lawrence Olum and Luc Harrington gave Portland a comfortable lead, and the Timbers earned a 2-0 victory over the Bakersfield Brigade of the Premier Development League in first-round play of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Tuesday night in Bakersfield.
The Timbers benefited from a pair of goals in the first 18 minutes of play and held strong the rest of the way to get the victory, despite playing their third road match in five days after recent league games at Montreal and Rochester.
"In the end, it was a solid performance," said Gavin Wilkinson, head coach of the Timbers. "Looking at everything, I thought our team did really well. We scored the two goals early and were able to take it a bit easy after that."
Portland now faces Seattle, a 4-1 winner over the Banat Arsenal Tuesday night, in the second round of the U.S Open Cup on June 26.
Portland wasted little time in netting the match’s first goal when Olum found the back of the net with a header, cashing in on a corner kick from Luke Kreamalmeyer in the fourth minute of play.
The Timbers quickly doubled their lead when, in the 18th minute, midfielder Kiki Lara got free down the left side and pinpointed a cross to Harrington, whose scoring header made it 2-0.
Goalkeeper Bayard Elfvin made a key save in the 86th minute to preserve the shutout and help the Timbers advance to the second round of the in-season tournament.
Next up for the Timbers is a home friendly against AC Milan Primavera at PGE Park on June 19; kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Portland Timbers at Bakersfield Brigade
Portland Timbers at Bakersfield Brigade
Bakersfield Christian HS
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Portland Timbers 2 - Bakersfield Brigade 0
Timbers Lineup :
Bayard Elfvin, Lawrence Olum (Bryan Jordan 78'), Luke Kreamalmeyer, Kiki Lara, Shaun Higgins, Tom Taylor, Luc Harrington (Chris Bagley 69'), Justin Thompson, Lee Morrison, Leonard Griffin, Scot Thompson.
Brigade Lineup :
Isreal Cisneros, Santiago Aguilera-Navarro (Ryan Williams 78'), Frank Alesci, Jason Ashurst, Moi Gomez, Jay Gore (Salvador Pinto-Barbosa 68'), Emanuel Guzman, Humberto Lopez (Francisco Javier Gomez 70'), Jose Orneias (Ryan Gay), Rolando Rodriguez, Shawn Singh.
Goals :
Lawrence Olum (assisted by Luke Kreamalmeyer)
Luc Harrington (assisted by Kiki Lara)
Yellow Cards :
Bayard Elfvin
Luke Kreamalmeyer
Attendance : 1500
http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=441
http://www.usopencup.com/score/index_E.html
http://www.bakersfield.com/136/story/163622.html
http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=118172034850494500
http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/sports/1181715907322130.xml&coll=7
Bakersfield Christian HS
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Portland Timbers 2 - Bakersfield Brigade 0
Timbers Lineup :
Bayard Elfvin, Lawrence Olum (Bryan Jordan 78'), Luke Kreamalmeyer, Kiki Lara, Shaun Higgins, Tom Taylor, Luc Harrington (Chris Bagley 69'), Justin Thompson, Lee Morrison, Leonard Griffin, Scot Thompson.
Brigade Lineup :
Isreal Cisneros, Santiago Aguilera-Navarro (Ryan Williams 78'), Frank Alesci, Jason Ashurst, Moi Gomez, Jay Gore (Salvador Pinto-Barbosa 68'), Emanuel Guzman, Humberto Lopez (Francisco Javier Gomez 70'), Jose Orneias (Ryan Gay), Rolando Rodriguez, Shawn Singh.
Goals :
Lawrence Olum (assisted by Luke Kreamalmeyer)
Luc Harrington (assisted by Kiki Lara)
Yellow Cards :
Bayard Elfvin
Luke Kreamalmeyer
Attendance : 1500
http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=441
http://www.usopencup.com/score/index_E.html
http://www.bakersfield.com/136/story/163622.html
http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=118172034850494500
http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/sports/1181715907322130.xml&coll=7
Monday, June 11, 2007
PTFC Against Bakersfield On Tuesday
Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TIMBERS TRAVEL TO BAKERSFIELD FOR FIRST ROUND OF U.S. OPEN CUP
Portland to play final game of three-game road swing
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers continue their stretch of road games as they face the Bakersfield Brigade of the Premier Development League (PDL) in the opening round of the U.S. Open Cup Tuesday night in Bakersfield, Calif. The two sides square off at Bakersfield Christian High School; kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. A broadcast of the match will not be available.
The winner between the Timbers and Brigade will face the winner of the Banat Arsenal (USASA) and Seattle Sounders (USL-1) match in the second round on June 26.
The Timbers are 2-3-0 in U.S. Open Cup play since 2001 and have reached as high as the fourth round in 2004 and 2005. Last season, the Timbers were eliminated by the Charleston Battery (USL-1) in the third round.
The Timbers are coming off a three-point, two-game road trip through Montreal and Rochester over the weekend with a 1-0 win over the Montreal Impact on June 8. With a record of 4-2-2 (14pts), the Timbers are in a three-way tie for fifth in the USL First Division. Including Tuesday's match, the Timbers have played three games in five days in three different cities.
The Timbers will have to play without the team's leading scorer, midfielder Andrew Gregor, who left for a six-day training camp in Spain with the U.S. Futsal National Team on Sunday.
Bakersfield (5-4-0, 15pts) is currently ranked second in the Southwest Division of the PDL's Western Conference. Led by forward Santiago Aguilera-Navarro, the Brigade are 2-1-0 in their last three matches with wins over the San Jose Frogs and San Francisco Seals last weekend. Navarro has scored two goals in the last two games to lead the team in goals scored (5) and points (11).
The Brigade was the first PDL team to qualify for the 2007 U.S. Open Cup, winning the first three of its four qualifying matches over the Fresno Fuego (April 28), Orange County Blue Star (May 5) and Lancaster Rattlers (May 18). This is Bakersfield's first U.S. Open Cup appearance.
Portland returns home for an international exhibition match against AC Milan Primavera, the U-21 squad of Champions League champions, AC Milan, on June 19 at PGE Park at 7 p.m. For ticket information log on to www.portlandtimbers.com.
For more information on the U.S. Open Cup visit, www.usopencup.com.
For more information on the Bakersfield Brigade visit, www.bakersfieldbrigade.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TIMBERS TRAVEL TO BAKERSFIELD FOR FIRST ROUND OF U.S. OPEN CUP
Portland to play final game of three-game road swing
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers continue their stretch of road games as they face the Bakersfield Brigade of the Premier Development League (PDL) in the opening round of the U.S. Open Cup Tuesday night in Bakersfield, Calif. The two sides square off at Bakersfield Christian High School; kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. A broadcast of the match will not be available.
The winner between the Timbers and Brigade will face the winner of the Banat Arsenal (USASA) and Seattle Sounders (USL-1) match in the second round on June 26.
The Timbers are 2-3-0 in U.S. Open Cup play since 2001 and have reached as high as the fourth round in 2004 and 2005. Last season, the Timbers were eliminated by the Charleston Battery (USL-1) in the third round.
The Timbers are coming off a three-point, two-game road trip through Montreal and Rochester over the weekend with a 1-0 win over the Montreal Impact on June 8. With a record of 4-2-2 (14pts), the Timbers are in a three-way tie for fifth in the USL First Division. Including Tuesday's match, the Timbers have played three games in five days in three different cities.
The Timbers will have to play without the team's leading scorer, midfielder Andrew Gregor, who left for a six-day training camp in Spain with the U.S. Futsal National Team on Sunday.
Bakersfield (5-4-0, 15pts) is currently ranked second in the Southwest Division of the PDL's Western Conference. Led by forward Santiago Aguilera-Navarro, the Brigade are 2-1-0 in their last three matches with wins over the San Jose Frogs and San Francisco Seals last weekend. Navarro has scored two goals in the last two games to lead the team in goals scored (5) and points (11).
The Brigade was the first PDL team to qualify for the 2007 U.S. Open Cup, winning the first three of its four qualifying matches over the Fresno Fuego (April 28), Orange County Blue Star (May 5) and Lancaster Rattlers (May 18). This is Bakersfield's first U.S. Open Cup appearance.
Portland returns home for an international exhibition match against AC Milan Primavera, the U-21 squad of Champions League champions, AC Milan, on June 19 at PGE Park at 7 p.m. For ticket information log on to www.portlandtimbers.com.
For more information on the U.S. Open Cup visit, www.usopencup.com.
For more information on the Bakersfield Brigade visit, www.bakersfieldbrigade.com.
Saturday, June 9, 2007
PTFC Lose 2-1 To Rochester
Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ROCHESTER ENDS TIMBERS STREAK WITH 2-1 WIN
Timbers handed first loss since May 5
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Former Timber Aaron Lines scored his first goal of the season and tallied an assist as the Rochester Raging Rhinos defeated the Portland Timbers 2-1 at PAETEC Park Saturday night. The loss ended the Timbers' record-setting string of four consecutive shutouts.
Rochester (5-3-5, 20pts) scored its first goal of the match in the fourth minute and was the first goal allowed by Josh Wicks and the Timbers' defense in five games - a span of 377 minutes. Prior to the match, the last goal allowed by the Timbers (4-2-2, 14pts) was in the 77th minute against the Seattle Sounders on May 11 at PGE Park.
Lines helped Rochester score two goals in the first 28 minutes of the match, including his first goal of the year in the 4th minute.
Timbers defender Leonard Griffin scored his second goal of the season in the first half to trim Rochester's lead 2-1. It was his second goal of the season against Rochester and goalkeeper Chase Harrison. Griffin scored his first professional goal against Harrison in a 2-0 win over Rochester at PGE Park on May 13.
Rochester took a 1-0 lead early in the match with a 15 yard shot by Lines. Timbers midfielder Luke Kreamalmeyer, under pressure, attempted to clear the ball from the penalty area, but his effort went directly to Lines who finished the half volley inside the back post.
In the 28th minute, Lines found forward Matthew Delicate who had snuck behind the Timbers backline. Delicate made one quick move around Wicks, who was charging off his line, and finished into an open net for a 2-0 Rochester lead.
Timbers forward Chris Bagley nearly found his first goal of the season in the 37th minute with a header from Griffin. Bagley's shot on the back post hit Harrison in the chest for one of his four saves in the match.
Griffin put the Timbers on the board 41st minute with a 22 yard shot into the upper corner on the near post. Charging up field, Griffin's right-footed shot on the run froze Harrison and cut Rochester's lead 2-1.
The Timbers took 11 shots in the match including five in the second half, but the Raging Rhino defense prevented Portland from capitalizing on dangerous changes throughout the game.
Midfielders Tom Poltl and Andrew Gregor were both booked in the second half - the only cards issued in the match. Gregor received a caution in the 53rd minute while Poltl received his in the 85th.The Timbers return home Sunday but leave again on Monday for the first round of the U.S. Open Cup in Bakersfield, Calif., against the Bakersfield Brigade of the Premier Development League (PDL) on June 12. Held at Bakersfield Christian High School, kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Notes: Timbers wore their yellow uniforms against Rochester . The Timbers have not conceded more than two goals in a game all season . The Timbers remain winless in Rochester with an all-time record of 0-3-1 . Gregor and Rochester midfielder John Ball leave for Spain to join the U.S. Futsal National Team for a six-day training session leading up to the 2007 Pan-American Games in July. Gregor will miss the Timbers' U.S. Open Cup match in Bakersfield on Tuesday .
Line ups:
POR - GK Wicks, D J. Thompson (Morrison, 45), D S. Thompson, M Knowles, D Griffin, M Poltl, M Gregor, M Kreamalmeyer, M Lara (Higgins, 45), F Bagley, F Jordan
ROC - GK Harrison, D Bertz, D Perry (Bonseu, 86), D Palguta, D Burns, M Menyonger, M Ball, M Lines, M Kramer (Scheufele, 81), F Delicate (Shirley-Black, 68), F Ambersley (Martinez, 45)
Scoring Summary:
ROC: Lines, 5
ROC: Delicate (Lines), 28
POR: Griffin, 41
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ROCHESTER ENDS TIMBERS STREAK WITH 2-1 WIN
Timbers handed first loss since May 5
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Former Timber Aaron Lines scored his first goal of the season and tallied an assist as the Rochester Raging Rhinos defeated the Portland Timbers 2-1 at PAETEC Park Saturday night. The loss ended the Timbers' record-setting string of four consecutive shutouts.
Rochester (5-3-5, 20pts) scored its first goal of the match in the fourth minute and was the first goal allowed by Josh Wicks and the Timbers' defense in five games - a span of 377 minutes. Prior to the match, the last goal allowed by the Timbers (4-2-2, 14pts) was in the 77th minute against the Seattle Sounders on May 11 at PGE Park.
Lines helped Rochester score two goals in the first 28 minutes of the match, including his first goal of the year in the 4th minute.
Timbers defender Leonard Griffin scored his second goal of the season in the first half to trim Rochester's lead 2-1. It was his second goal of the season against Rochester and goalkeeper Chase Harrison. Griffin scored his first professional goal against Harrison in a 2-0 win over Rochester at PGE Park on May 13.
Rochester took a 1-0 lead early in the match with a 15 yard shot by Lines. Timbers midfielder Luke Kreamalmeyer, under pressure, attempted to clear the ball from the penalty area, but his effort went directly to Lines who finished the half volley inside the back post.
In the 28th minute, Lines found forward Matthew Delicate who had snuck behind the Timbers backline. Delicate made one quick move around Wicks, who was charging off his line, and finished into an open net for a 2-0 Rochester lead.
Timbers forward Chris Bagley nearly found his first goal of the season in the 37th minute with a header from Griffin. Bagley's shot on the back post hit Harrison in the chest for one of his four saves in the match.
Griffin put the Timbers on the board 41st minute with a 22 yard shot into the upper corner on the near post. Charging up field, Griffin's right-footed shot on the run froze Harrison and cut Rochester's lead 2-1.
The Timbers took 11 shots in the match including five in the second half, but the Raging Rhino defense prevented Portland from capitalizing on dangerous changes throughout the game.
Midfielders Tom Poltl and Andrew Gregor were both booked in the second half - the only cards issued in the match. Gregor received a caution in the 53rd minute while Poltl received his in the 85th.The Timbers return home Sunday but leave again on Monday for the first round of the U.S. Open Cup in Bakersfield, Calif., against the Bakersfield Brigade of the Premier Development League (PDL) on June 12. Held at Bakersfield Christian High School, kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Notes: Timbers wore their yellow uniforms against Rochester . The Timbers have not conceded more than two goals in a game all season . The Timbers remain winless in Rochester with an all-time record of 0-3-1 . Gregor and Rochester midfielder John Ball leave for Spain to join the U.S. Futsal National Team for a six-day training session leading up to the 2007 Pan-American Games in July. Gregor will miss the Timbers' U.S. Open Cup match in Bakersfield on Tuesday .
Line ups:
POR - GK Wicks, D J. Thompson (Morrison, 45), D S. Thompson, M Knowles, D Griffin, M Poltl, M Gregor, M Kreamalmeyer, M Lara (Higgins, 45), F Bagley, F Jordan
ROC - GK Harrison, D Bertz, D Perry (Bonseu, 86), D Palguta, D Burns, M Menyonger, M Ball, M Lines, M Kramer (Scheufele, 81), F Delicate (Shirley-Black, 68), F Ambersley (Martinez, 45)
Scoring Summary:
ROC: Lines, 5
ROC: Delicate (Lines), 28
POR: Griffin, 41
Portland Timbers at Rochester Raging Rhinos
Portland Timbers at Rochester Raging Rhinos
PAETEC Park
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Portland Timbers 1 - Rochester Raging Rhinos 2
Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson (Lee Morrison 45'), Cameron Knowles, Leonard Griffin, Luke Kreamalmeyer, Bryan Jordan, Tom Poltl, Andrew Gregor, Chris Bagley, Kiki Lara (Shaun Higgins 45').
Rhinos Lineup :
Chase Harrison, Kenney Bertz, Jason Perry (Tenywa Bonseu 86'), Scott Palguta, Kevin Burns, Johnny Menyonger, John Ball, Aaran Lines, Daniel Kramer (Peter Scheufele 81'), Matthew Delicate (Stephen Shirley-Black 68'), Michael Ambersley (Rey Angel Martinez, 45)
Goals :
Aaron Lines
Matthew Delicate (assisted by Aaron Lines)
Leonard Griffin
Shots :
Timbers 11
Rhinos 11
Saves :
Timbers 1
Rhinos 4
Corners :
Timbers 1
Raging Rhinos 6
Yellow Cards :
Andrew Gregor
Tom Poltl
Attendance :
10042
http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=435
http://www.rhinossoccer.com/news/article.php?id=587
PAETEC Park
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Portland Timbers 1 - Rochester Raging Rhinos 2
Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson (Lee Morrison 45'), Cameron Knowles, Leonard Griffin, Luke Kreamalmeyer, Bryan Jordan, Tom Poltl, Andrew Gregor, Chris Bagley, Kiki Lara (Shaun Higgins 45').
Rhinos Lineup :
Chase Harrison, Kenney Bertz, Jason Perry (Tenywa Bonseu 86'), Scott Palguta, Kevin Burns, Johnny Menyonger, John Ball, Aaran Lines, Daniel Kramer (Peter Scheufele 81'), Matthew Delicate (Stephen Shirley-Black 68'), Michael Ambersley (Rey Angel Martinez, 45)
Goals :
Aaron Lines
Matthew Delicate (assisted by Aaron Lines)
Leonard Griffin
Shots :
Timbers 11
Rhinos 11
Saves :
Timbers 1
Rhinos 4
Corners :
Timbers 1
Raging Rhinos 6
Yellow Cards :
Andrew Gregor
Tom Poltl
Attendance :
10042
http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=435
http://www.rhinossoccer.com/news/article.php?id=587
Portland Timbers at Montreal Impact
Portland Timbers at Montreal Impact
Claude Robillard Sports Complex
Friday, June 8, 2007
Portland Timbers 1 - Montreal Impact 0
Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Leonard Griffin, Luke Kreamalmeyer (Bryan Jordan 67'), Tom Poltl (Tom Taylor 67'), Andrew Gregor (Shaun Higgins 77'), Neil Dombrowski (Lee Morrison 85'), Chris Bagley (Lawrence Olum 88'), Kiki Lara.
Impact Lineup :
Matthew Jordan, Mauricio Vincello, Andres Arango, David Fronimadis (Sita-Taty Matondo 72'), Simon Gatti (Hicham Aaboubou 89'), Patrick Leduc, Leonardo Di Lorenzo, Martin Fabro, Matthew Palleschi (Jose Roberto 81'), Frederico Moojen, Charles Gbeke.
Goals :
Andrew Gregor (on a penalty kick)
Shots :
Timbers 4
Impact 15
Saves :
Timbers 7
Impact 1
Corners :
Timbers 3
Impact 5
Attendance : 11286
http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=434
http://www.montrealimpact.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=713&Focus=0
http://www.montrealimpact.com/PepePhoto/Default.aspx?language=EN
http://blog.oregonlive.com/timbers/2007/06/match_7_montreal_v_portland.html
http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/sports/story.html?id=051c5893-86ac-4924-8032-0888ed887f45&k=81700
Claude Robillard Sports Complex
Friday, June 8, 2007
Portland Timbers 1 - Montreal Impact 0
Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Leonard Griffin, Luke Kreamalmeyer (Bryan Jordan 67'), Tom Poltl (Tom Taylor 67'), Andrew Gregor (Shaun Higgins 77'), Neil Dombrowski (Lee Morrison 85'), Chris Bagley (Lawrence Olum 88'), Kiki Lara.
Impact Lineup :
Matthew Jordan, Mauricio Vincello, Andres Arango, David Fronimadis (Sita-Taty Matondo 72'), Simon Gatti (Hicham Aaboubou 89'), Patrick Leduc, Leonardo Di Lorenzo, Martin Fabro, Matthew Palleschi (Jose Roberto 81'), Frederico Moojen, Charles Gbeke.
Goals :
Andrew Gregor (on a penalty kick)
Shots :
Timbers 4
Impact 15
Saves :
Timbers 7
Impact 1
Corners :
Timbers 3
Impact 5
Attendance : 11286
http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=434
http://www.montrealimpact.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=713&Focus=0
http://www.montrealimpact.com/PepePhoto/Default.aspx?language=EN
http://blog.oregonlive.com/timbers/2007/06/match_7_montreal_v_portland.html
http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/sports/story.html?id=051c5893-86ac-4924-8032-0888ed887f45&k=81700
Friday, June 8, 2007
PTFC Win In Montreal
Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GREGOR PK HELPS TIMBERS TO 1-0 WIN IN MONTREAL
Timbers hand Impact first loss of 2007 season
MONTREAL, Que. - Forward Bryan Jordan drew a foul in the box to set up the game-winning goal, a penalty kick in the 75th minute, by midfielder Andrew Gregor as the Portland Timbers defeated the Montreal Impact 1-0 at Claude Robillard Sports Complex in Montreal.
Goalkeeper Josh Wicks and the Timbers (4-1-2, 14pts) defense logged their fourth consecutive shutout of the season and set a new modern franchise record having played 378 minutes without allowing a goal. The previous record was 362 minutes of shut-out play set in 2004 by former Timber Josh Saunders.
Gregor scored his fifth goal of the season in the 75th minute on a penalty kick after Jordan was fouled in the box. Calmly approaching the ball, Gregor slotted his shot past Montreal goalkeeper Matt Jordan to hand the Impact (4-1-4, 16pts) their first loss of the season.
With the win, the Timbers moved into a two-way tie for fifth in the USL First Division with the Carolina RailHawks (3-2-5, 14pts) and picked up their first road victory of the season.
Wicks recorded seven saves on the night including a diving save in the 7th minute on a shot by Impact forward Fred Moojen. Montreal midfielder Leonardo Di Lorenzo had four shots on the night.
Montreal out shot the Timbers 15-4 and it was the second half before the Timbers recorded their first shot of the night. Montreal took eight shots in the second half, a majority of those coming late in the match after the Timbers had taken the lead.
The Impact were without the services of starting defender Gabriel Gervais and midfielder Antonio Ribiero who are currently competing in the CONCACAF Gold Cup with the Canadian National Team.
The Timbers conclude their two-game road trip on Saturday against the Rochester Raging Rhinos at PAETEC Park; kickoff is scheduled for 4:35 p.m. The match can be heard live at www.portlandtimbers.com with broadcaster Andy McNamara calling the action.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GREGOR PK HELPS TIMBERS TO 1-0 WIN IN MONTREAL
Timbers hand Impact first loss of 2007 season
MONTREAL, Que. - Forward Bryan Jordan drew a foul in the box to set up the game-winning goal, a penalty kick in the 75th minute, by midfielder Andrew Gregor as the Portland Timbers defeated the Montreal Impact 1-0 at Claude Robillard Sports Complex in Montreal.
Goalkeeper Josh Wicks and the Timbers (4-1-2, 14pts) defense logged their fourth consecutive shutout of the season and set a new modern franchise record having played 378 minutes without allowing a goal. The previous record was 362 minutes of shut-out play set in 2004 by former Timber Josh Saunders.
Gregor scored his fifth goal of the season in the 75th minute on a penalty kick after Jordan was fouled in the box. Calmly approaching the ball, Gregor slotted his shot past Montreal goalkeeper Matt Jordan to hand the Impact (4-1-4, 16pts) their first loss of the season.
With the win, the Timbers moved into a two-way tie for fifth in the USL First Division with the Carolina RailHawks (3-2-5, 14pts) and picked up their first road victory of the season.
Wicks recorded seven saves on the night including a diving save in the 7th minute on a shot by Impact forward Fred Moojen. Montreal midfielder Leonardo Di Lorenzo had four shots on the night.
Montreal out shot the Timbers 15-4 and it was the second half before the Timbers recorded their first shot of the night. Montreal took eight shots in the second half, a majority of those coming late in the match after the Timbers had taken the lead.
The Impact were without the services of starting defender Gabriel Gervais and midfielder Antonio Ribiero who are currently competing in the CONCACAF Gold Cup with the Canadian National Team.
The Timbers conclude their two-game road trip on Saturday against the Rochester Raging Rhinos at PAETEC Park; kickoff is scheduled for 4:35 p.m. The match can be heard live at www.portlandtimbers.com with broadcaster Andy McNamara calling the action.
The Travel Roster For The AC Milan U-21 Match
Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AC MILAN UNVEILS U-21 TRAVEL ROSTER FOR PORTLAND MATCH
Roster includes three players with first-team appearances in 2006-07
PORTLAND, Ore. - Champions League champion AC Milan announced today the travel roster for its Primavera team (U-21), which is scheduled to play the Portland Timbers on June 19 in the Esurance AC Milan U-21 vs. Timbers Exhibition Match presented by Peroni Italy & KINK.fm at PGE Park at 7 p.m.
Featured on AC Milan Primavera's roster are three players who played with AC Milan's first team during the 2006-07 season - defender Matteo Darmian, and midfielders Alex Guerci and Luca Antonelli.
Antonelli, 20, was called up to the first team 12 times during the season, more than any other Primavera player. He made appearances in two Italian Cup victories over Brescia and a Serie A match against Udinese on Dec. 23.
AC Milan Primavera's roster also includes midfielder Davide Ancelotti - the son of AC Milan head coach Carlo Ancelotti, a former Italian International and 1990 World Cup participant. Davide Ancelotti, 17, played for AC Milan's U-18 squad during the 2006-07 season.
AC Milan Primavera Travel Roster:
GK Daniel Offredi - Was 3-0-4 in seven Primavera matches.
GK Michelle Guerini
Def. Luca Antonelli - made three appearances with AC Milan's first team.
Def. Matteo Bruscagin
Def. Matteo Darmian - made two appearances with AC Milan's first team.
Def. Antonello Flena
Mid. Davide Ancelotti
Mid. Riccardo Caraglia
Mid. Alex Guerci - played in one match with AC Milan's first team .
Mid. Simone Malacarne
Mid. Davide Rampinini
Mid. Ferdinando Vitofrancesco - scored four goals for the Primavera squad.
For. Sederico Poppiaradi
For. Pierre Aubameyang - together with brother, Willy, scored 20 goals during the Primavera season.
For. Alessandro Cattalan
For. Enrico da Ros
For. Enrico Travaini - scored seven goals during the Primavera season.
For. Kingsley Umunegbu
AC Milan Primavera visits Portland on a leg of its preseason U.S. tour, arranged by International Sports Events. The U-21 squad of Champions League champion, AC Milan, will also play the Minnesota Thunder of the USL First Division on its tour.
Starting at $17, tickets for the AC Milan Primavera match on June 19 are available at the PGE Park box office, area Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com and by phone at (503) 244-4400. Discounted group tickets and ticket packages are available by calling (503) 553-5555.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AC MILAN UNVEILS U-21 TRAVEL ROSTER FOR PORTLAND MATCH
Roster includes three players with first-team appearances in 2006-07
PORTLAND, Ore. - Champions League champion AC Milan announced today the travel roster for its Primavera team (U-21), which is scheduled to play the Portland Timbers on June 19 in the Esurance AC Milan U-21 vs. Timbers Exhibition Match presented by Peroni Italy & KINK.fm at PGE Park at 7 p.m.
Featured on AC Milan Primavera's roster are three players who played with AC Milan's first team during the 2006-07 season - defender Matteo Darmian, and midfielders Alex Guerci and Luca Antonelli.
Antonelli, 20, was called up to the first team 12 times during the season, more than any other Primavera player. He made appearances in two Italian Cup victories over Brescia and a Serie A match against Udinese on Dec. 23.
AC Milan Primavera's roster also includes midfielder Davide Ancelotti - the son of AC Milan head coach Carlo Ancelotti, a former Italian International and 1990 World Cup participant. Davide Ancelotti, 17, played for AC Milan's U-18 squad during the 2006-07 season.
AC Milan Primavera Travel Roster:
GK Daniel Offredi - Was 3-0-4 in seven Primavera matches.
GK Michelle Guerini
Def. Luca Antonelli - made three appearances with AC Milan's first team.
Def. Matteo Bruscagin
Def. Matteo Darmian - made two appearances with AC Milan's first team.
Def. Antonello Flena
Mid. Davide Ancelotti
Mid. Riccardo Caraglia
Mid. Alex Guerci - played in one match with AC Milan's first team .
Mid. Simone Malacarne
Mid. Davide Rampinini
Mid. Ferdinando Vitofrancesco - scored four goals for the Primavera squad.
For. Sederico Poppiaradi
For. Pierre Aubameyang - together with brother, Willy, scored 20 goals during the Primavera season.
For. Alessandro Cattalan
For. Enrico da Ros
For. Enrico Travaini - scored seven goals during the Primavera season.
For. Kingsley Umunegbu
AC Milan Primavera visits Portland on a leg of its preseason U.S. tour, arranged by International Sports Events. The U-21 squad of Champions League champion, AC Milan, will also play the Minnesota Thunder of the USL First Division on its tour.
Starting at $17, tickets for the AC Milan Primavera match on June 19 are available at the PGE Park box office, area Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com and by phone at (503) 244-4400. Discounted group tickets and ticket packages are available by calling (503) 553-5555.
Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GREGOR TO JOIN U.S. FUTSAL TEAM IN SPAIN
Timbers midfielder to train June 10-16 in prep of 2007 Pan-Am Games
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Timbers midfielder Andrew Gregor will join the U.S. National Futsal team in Spain from June 10-16 to train for the upcoming 2007 Pan-American Games, it was announced today. Gregor was invited to join the U.S. Futsal player pool for the Pan-American Games on May 3.
Gregor, the Timbers' team captain, will leave for Spain immediately following the Portland's match in Rochester on June 9 and will return in time for the team's exhibition match against AC Milan Primavera (U-21) on June 19 at PGE Park.
The U.S. National Futsal team, led by head coach Keith Tozer, will train in Cordoba and Jaen, Spain with two practice matches scheduled against the Spanish Futsal team on June 13 in Cordoba, and June 15 in Jaen.
Gregor is one of two players from the USL First Division traveling to Spain with the U.S. team for this round of training; the other is Rochester Raging Rhino midfielder John Ball.
Through the Timbers' first six USL First Division matches, Gregor has scored four goals, tallied an assist and leads the team in points (9) and is tied for the team lead in games (6) and minutes (540) played. Gregor was selected as the USL First Division Player of the Week in Week 4.
Gregor and the Timbers leave today for their trip east as they face the Montreal Impact and Rochester Raging Rhinos in back-to-back matches on June 8 and June 9. The match in Montreal will be televised live on Fox Soccer Channel; kickoff is at 5 p.m. (Pacific). Both matches can be heard live on www.portlandtimbers.com.
Futsal is a slightly smaller, indoor-version of outdoor soccer and is constrained by lines like the outdoor game. In Futsal, only five players per team are allowed on the field at any given time, one of whom is the goalkeeper.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GREGOR TO JOIN U.S. FUTSAL TEAM IN SPAIN
Timbers midfielder to train June 10-16 in prep of 2007 Pan-Am Games
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Timbers midfielder Andrew Gregor will join the U.S. National Futsal team in Spain from June 10-16 to train for the upcoming 2007 Pan-American Games, it was announced today. Gregor was invited to join the U.S. Futsal player pool for the Pan-American Games on May 3.
Gregor, the Timbers' team captain, will leave for Spain immediately following the Portland's match in Rochester on June 9 and will return in time for the team's exhibition match against AC Milan Primavera (U-21) on June 19 at PGE Park.
The U.S. National Futsal team, led by head coach Keith Tozer, will train in Cordoba and Jaen, Spain with two practice matches scheduled against the Spanish Futsal team on June 13 in Cordoba, and June 15 in Jaen.
Gregor is one of two players from the USL First Division traveling to Spain with the U.S. team for this round of training; the other is Rochester Raging Rhino midfielder John Ball.
Through the Timbers' first six USL First Division matches, Gregor has scored four goals, tallied an assist and leads the team in points (9) and is tied for the team lead in games (6) and minutes (540) played. Gregor was selected as the USL First Division Player of the Week in Week 4.
Gregor and the Timbers leave today for their trip east as they face the Montreal Impact and Rochester Raging Rhinos in back-to-back matches on June 8 and June 9. The match in Montreal will be televised live on Fox Soccer Channel; kickoff is at 5 p.m. (Pacific). Both matches can be heard live on www.portlandtimbers.com.
Futsal is a slightly smaller, indoor-version of outdoor soccer and is constrained by lines like the outdoor game. In Futsal, only five players per team are allowed on the field at any given time, one of whom is the goalkeeper.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Montreal & Rochester Matches Up Next
Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TIMBERS TRAVEL EAST TO FACE MONTREAL, ROCHESTER IN BACK-TO-BACK MATCHES
Montreal match will be televised live on Fox Soccer Channel
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers make their first trip to the East Coast in 2007 to play the Montreal Impact and Rochester Raging Rhinos in back-to-back matches on June 8 and June 9.
The Timbers (3-1-2, 11pts) have had an 11-day break between league matches; their last match was a 0-0 draw against the Carolina RailHawks on May 27 at PGE Park. Having played five of their first six matches at home, the Timbers face just their second and third matches on the road this season.
Goalkeeper Josh Wicks and the Timbers' defense have posted three consecutive shutouts and have played 282 minutes without allowing a goal.
The Timbers and Montreal Impact (4-0-4, 16pts) square off at the Claude Robillard Sports Complex on Friday at 5 p.m. (Pacific); the match will be televised live on Fox Soccer Channel. The following day, June 9, the Timbers battle the Rochester Raging Rhinos (4-3-4, 16pts) at PAETEC Park at 4:35 p.m. (Pacific). The match in Rochester can be viewed live at www.usllive.com. Both matches can be heard live with Timbers broadcaster Andy McNamara on www.portlandtimbers.com.
The Timbers return home from their East Coast trip and then head to Bakersfield, Calif., to face the Bakersfield Brigade of the Premier Development League (PDL) in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup on June 12. The next home match for the Timbers is June 19 against AC Milan's U-21 squad (Primavera) in an international exhibition match at PGE Park.
ABOUT MONTREAL IMPACT
The Impact wrap up a stretch of three games in seven days when they host the Timbers on June 8 at 5 p.m. (Pacific). By Friday, the Impact will have played the Vancouver Whitecaps, Minnesota Thunder and Timbers this week.
Currently ranked second in the USL First Division, the Impact are the last undefeated team in the league and are 2-0-2 at home this season. Montreal has outscored opponents 4-1 at home, conceding its first goal of the season in the final minute against Minnesota on Tuesday.
The Timbers are 1-0-1 in Montreal, but the all-time series between the two clubs is tied at 2-2-1. This is the first meeting between the two sides this season. The Impact travel west to face the Timbers in Portland on June 21.
ABOUT ROCHESTER RAGING RHINOS
The Raging Rhinos and the Timbers wrap up their season series in Rochester on Saturday, June 9 at 4:35 p.m. (Pacific). Rochester will play its second game in two days when it hosts the Timbers, returning home from a match at Carolina Friday night.
The Raging Rhinos are 2-0-1 in their last three matches, putting them in a two-way tie for second place with Montreal in the USL First Division. In their last three games, Rochester has recorded two shutouts, one from each goalkeeper, Chase Harrison and Hector Zapata.
The match against the Timbers marks just Rochester's third game at home this season. The Timbers are 1-5-1 all-time against the Raging Rhinos and are 0-2-1 all-time at Rochester.
The Timbers recorded their first win over Rochester in modern-franchise history in their previous meeting on May 13 with a 2-0 result at PGE Park.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TIMBERS TRAVEL EAST TO FACE MONTREAL, ROCHESTER IN BACK-TO-BACK MATCHES
Montreal match will be televised live on Fox Soccer Channel
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers make their first trip to the East Coast in 2007 to play the Montreal Impact and Rochester Raging Rhinos in back-to-back matches on June 8 and June 9.
The Timbers (3-1-2, 11pts) have had an 11-day break between league matches; their last match was a 0-0 draw against the Carolina RailHawks on May 27 at PGE Park. Having played five of their first six matches at home, the Timbers face just their second and third matches on the road this season.
Goalkeeper Josh Wicks and the Timbers' defense have posted three consecutive shutouts and have played 282 minutes without allowing a goal.
The Timbers and Montreal Impact (4-0-4, 16pts) square off at the Claude Robillard Sports Complex on Friday at 5 p.m. (Pacific); the match will be televised live on Fox Soccer Channel. The following day, June 9, the Timbers battle the Rochester Raging Rhinos (4-3-4, 16pts) at PAETEC Park at 4:35 p.m. (Pacific). The match in Rochester can be viewed live at www.usllive.com. Both matches can be heard live with Timbers broadcaster Andy McNamara on www.portlandtimbers.com.
The Timbers return home from their East Coast trip and then head to Bakersfield, Calif., to face the Bakersfield Brigade of the Premier Development League (PDL) in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup on June 12. The next home match for the Timbers is June 19 against AC Milan's U-21 squad (Primavera) in an international exhibition match at PGE Park.
ABOUT MONTREAL IMPACT
The Impact wrap up a stretch of three games in seven days when they host the Timbers on June 8 at 5 p.m. (Pacific). By Friday, the Impact will have played the Vancouver Whitecaps, Minnesota Thunder and Timbers this week.
Currently ranked second in the USL First Division, the Impact are the last undefeated team in the league and are 2-0-2 at home this season. Montreal has outscored opponents 4-1 at home, conceding its first goal of the season in the final minute against Minnesota on Tuesday.
The Timbers are 1-0-1 in Montreal, but the all-time series between the two clubs is tied at 2-2-1. This is the first meeting between the two sides this season. The Impact travel west to face the Timbers in Portland on June 21.
ABOUT ROCHESTER RAGING RHINOS
The Raging Rhinos and the Timbers wrap up their season series in Rochester on Saturday, June 9 at 4:35 p.m. (Pacific). Rochester will play its second game in two days when it hosts the Timbers, returning home from a match at Carolina Friday night.
The Raging Rhinos are 2-0-1 in their last three matches, putting them in a two-way tie for second place with Montreal in the USL First Division. In their last three games, Rochester has recorded two shutouts, one from each goalkeeper, Chase Harrison and Hector Zapata.
The match against the Timbers marks just Rochester's third game at home this season. The Timbers are 1-5-1 all-time against the Raging Rhinos and are 0-2-1 all-time at Rochester.
The Timbers recorded their first win over Rochester in modern-franchise history in their previous meeting on May 13 with a 2-0 result at PGE Park.
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