As part of the team's season-long 50th anniversary celebration, Friday night's Portland Timbers match against the San Jose Earthquakes (7:30pm PT, MLS Season Pass) features a special Spirit of 75 Night, sponsored by Toyota, with the club recognizing members of the team's inaugural North American Soccer League (NASL) squad from 1975.
In their first ever season that year, the Timbers won a Western Division title and earned the most points in the NASL on their way to a Soccer Bowl ’75 appearance.
Spirit of 75 Night, presented by Toyota | June 13
Celebrate the inaugural 1975 NASL team as the Timbers battle the Earthquakes
Pregame Ring of Honor Axe Presentation with Mick Hoban
Just before kickoff, former player Mick Hoban – who was inducted into the club's Ring of Honor in 2014 – will receive a specially created Ring of Honor axe.
Halftime Recognition of 1975 Team
At halftime, visiting members of the 1975 team will be recognized on the field for their contributions to the club. The list of former NASL team greats in attendance includes:
- Willie Anderson
- Tony Betts
- Chris Dangerfield
- Roger Goldingay
- Mick Hoban
- Seamus (Jimmy) Kelly
- Dave Landry
- Barry Lynch
- Nick Nicolas
- Barry Powell
- Peter Withe
Spirit of 75 Scarf
Available exclusively at PTFC Authentics locations at the stadium will be a limited-edition, retro-inspired Spirit of 75 Scarf.
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.
