Timbers announce fourth-annual Rose City United Police vs. Fire charitable match at Providence Park

PORTLAND, Ore. – Teams representing the Portland Police Bureau and Portland Fire & Rescue will square off in the fourth-annual Rose City United match, presented by Danner, at Providence Park on Sunday, Sept. 10, it was announced today. Set to kickoff at 12 noon (Pacific), the match is free and open to the public with a suggested donation at the gate to benefit local charities. 

Originating in 2014, the annual Rose City United match is a way of honoring the dedication and hard work that both agencies provide the city. Match attendees are strongly encouraged to bring a charitable donation of non-perishable food for the Portland Police Bureau’s Sunshine Division, a children’s toy for Portland Fire & Rescue Toy N Joy Makers or a cash donation, which will be split between the two charities. All donations will be accepted at Gate 2 at Providence Park upon match entry.

In addition to the match, visitors will be treated to an array of interactive booths and tours of Portland Police Bureau and Portland Fire & Rescue emergency vehicles on the KeyBank Plaza and inside the concourse at Providence Park.

Under the direction of former Timbers players and current Stand Together ambassadors Jack Jewsbury and Nat Borchers, who will serve as guest coaches for the two teams, the match will feature many of the familiar elements of a regular Timbers MLS match, including the national anthem and the color guard. Additionally, two 45-minute halves will be played with a short halftime break.