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Diego Chara helps create a special Timbers-Sounders match poster showing the "arm wrestle that never ends"

Timbers Sounders Match Poster, Diego Chara, 6.23.17

Ahead of this weekend's Heineken Rivalry Week fixtures, MLS tapped into the players' creative sides to develop a series of match posters that speak to each rivalry. Our own Diego Chara offered up his thoughts about Portland-Seattle. From there, they brought their ideas to life with the help of artists Noah MacMillan.


Chara offered up a perfect metaphor for the Portland-Seattle rivalry: "An arm wrestle that never ends." As someone who featured in the first-ever MLS meeting between the sides, the Colombian is no stranger to battling Seattle in central midfield (or scoring the rare, incredible goal).


Head over to MLSsoccer.com for a look at all the rivalry week match posters and be sure to watch Timbers-Sounders match presented by Providence Health & Services on Sunday at 7:30pm PT on ESPN2 with a special pregame broadcast beginning at 7pm PT.

Diego Chara helps create a special Timbers-Sounders match poster showing the "arm wrestle that never ends"  -

Derby day memories: The Birthday Brace. #RCTID#RivalryWeek#PORvSEApic.twitter.com/aKf29OUjtS

— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) June 23, 2017
Soccer Celebration | June 12-15 in Pioneer Courthouse Square

Soccer Celebration | June 12-15 in Pioneer Courthouse Square

The Timbers Soccer Celebration will be at Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square this June.! With supporting partners adidas and McDonald’s, the Soccer Celebration will feature interactive activities, local food carts, merchandise stands, fan giveaways as well as live viewings of select FIFA World Cup 26™ matches, all taking place in “Portland’s living room” from June 12-June 15. The events are free to attend for fans of all ages.

Soccer Celebration 2 Pack - As low as $99

Soccer Celebration 2 Pack - As low as $99

Get tickets to the July 22 match against FC Dallas, the Aug. 19 game against San Diego FC + get a Club & Country Scarf!