Getting to know the newest MLS Timbers,
95.5 The Game’s John Strong
sat down with each of the initial four signings to hear a bit more about who they are, how they came to be a member of the Timbers, and what their thoughts are for next season. We call it 1v1.
First up is a player that is a brand new face for Portland fans: former Austin Aztex forward and runner-up to Ryan Pore in the 2010 USSF D2 scoring race,
Eddie Johnson.
1v1 with new forward Eddie Johnson

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Night in Pictures | A PK thriller Game 2 playoff win over San Diego
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1:12
"Portland needs a hero" | Gage Guerra comes through in moment of magic
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12:20
"We owed our supporters that kind of performance" | Neville on the Game 2 win over San Diego
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5:30
"I'm on top of the world" | Gage Guerra on his goal and team's win
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5:06
"Getting that goal was an amazing feeling" | Velde talks about his goal, win over SD
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PENALTY KICKS | Timbers prevail over San Diego FC on penalties to force a Game 3
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MLS CUP PLAYOFFS RECAP | Timbers beat San Diego FC on penalties to force a Game 3 in Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs