PORTLAND
, Ore.
– Prior to the Portland Timbers playoff match Sunday, forward
Mandjou Keita
was presented the 2009 Supporters Player of the Year award. Keita was selected by fans as the Timbers player who made the biggest impact on the 2009 USL First Division season.
A native of Guinea, Keita led the league and the team in scoring with 29 points to capture the USL First Division scoring championship. In addition to his seven assists, Keita scored 11 goals in 29 games to become just the sixth player in Timbers modern-franchise history to record 10+ goals in a single season. Following the regular season, Keita was named to the USL First Division All-League First Team.
Nearly 1,000 votes were cast for the 2009 Supporters Player of the Year award through the Timbers’ website – www.portlandtimbers.com. Previous Supporters Player of the Year award-winners include defender
Cameron Knowles
(2008), goalkeeper
Josh Wicks
(2007) and midfielders
Luke Kreamalmeyer
(2006) and
Hugo Alcaraz-Cuellar
(2005).
Keita recognized as Supporters Player of the Year
Inspired by the past, made for today
A capsule collection made to keep the spirit of Soccer City USA Alive. Available for a limited time online and in-stadium.
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1:53Moreno and a moment of magic for Mother's Day | Timbers beat SKC at home
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"It was a special goal" | Santiago Moreno on his spectacular goal and celebrating with his mom
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"I think we were sound defensively" | Maxime Crépeau on the win and cleansheet against SKC
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"I felt as though it was a really important victory" | Phil Neville on win over SKC and team's play
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HIGHLIGHTS | Portland Timbers vs. Sporting Kansas City | May 10, 2025
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RECAP | Moreno golazo, team defense deliver for Portland Timbers in 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City
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GOLAZO | Santiago Moreno scores a stunner, celebrates with mom in the stands for Mother's Day
