“He’s exactly what we thought he’d be and exactly what we wanted him to be.”
Those are the words of Portland Timbers head coach Caleb Porter when asked about his reaction to midfielder Diego Valeri'smaestro-like performance in Portland's 2-1 victory against FC Dallas last week. With two assists on the night, Valeri was pulling the strings throughout. He added another goal and assist to his 2013 campaign totals (5 G, 11 A) against Real Salt Lake in a 3-3 draw on Wednesday.
MLSsoccer.com's Cory Gibbs takes a look at Valeri and his vision with the ball in a special Fast & Fluid feature. In it, he examines the Darlington Nagbe's gamewinning tally against Dallas via Valeri's perfect ball.
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MLSsoccer.com's Fast & Fluid Play of the Week: Portland Timbers' precision downs FC Dallas


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.

Leagues Cup 2026 comes to Portland
Liga MX giants Club Puebla, Club América and Club Tijuana come to Providence Park in August!
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Sawyer Jura called up to U.S. U-20 Men's National Team for June training camp in Bulgaria
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Finn Surman: Journey to Dream | Inside Soccer City
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An in-depth interview with GM Ned Grabavoy
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Jake Zivin and Patrick Harris talk with GM Ned Grabavoy | Timbers Fan Podcast
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Portland Timbers mutually part ways with head coach Phil Neville
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Phil Neville Postgame Press Conference | May 23, 2026 | PORvSJ
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Finn Surman Postgame Press Conference | May 23, 2026 | PORvSJ


