The Portland Timbers are 3-1-2 (11pts) through their first six games of the 2007 USL First Division season. Contributing to the team’s early season performance are key players up for May’s “Man of the Month” and fans get to decide who receives the honor by voting in the Fan Poll.
Up for May’s "Man of the Month" are goalkeeper Josh Wicks, defender Leonard Griffin, forward Bryan Jordan, midfielder Andrew Gregor and forward Chris Bagley.
Fans can vote for May’s “Man of the Month” through Monday, June 4 at 12 p.m.
Wicks has played every minute between the pipes this season, posting a 3-1-2 record and three shutouts in May. He has recorded 10 saves and allowed only four goals for a 0.66 goals-against average. Wicks currently ranks among league leaders in shutouts, wins, goals allowed and goals-against average.
Griffin tallied his first career goal against Rochester on May 13 and has been an ingredient in the Timbers three consecutive shutouts and 282 minute shut out streak. He has started all but one game this season and has logged 450 minutes on the pitch in May. Griffin’s goal against Rochester earned Goal of the Week honors.
Jordan, a rookie forward from Oregon State University, has scored two goals in three games and tallied an assist to earn two USL First Division Team of the Week honors in the month of May. Coming off the bench to begin the season, Jordan has started the last four matches. He scored his first professional goal against Club Necaxa Elite on May 9.
Gregor has scored four goals and recorded an assist during the first month of the season to lead the Timbers in scoring (9pts). Gregor was also a two-time USL First Division Team of the Week selection and earned Player of the Week honors for his one goal, one assist performance in Week 4. With six starts through May, Gregor has played all 540 minutes this season.
Bagley, the motor of the Timbers offense, has been featured in all six matches through May. Second on the team in shots with 15, Bagley recorded an assist in the match against Rochester on May 13.
