PORTLAND, Ore.
– Portland Timbers goalkeeper Josh Saunders was named to the USL First Division Team of the Week for Week Nine, it was announced today.
Saunders earned the honor after making five saves during Saturday’s 0-0 draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Saunders also recorded his third shutout of the season, and his 21st in four seasons with the Timbers.
The accolades were the first this season for Saunders, who has earned Team of the Week honors three times since joining the Timbers in 2003.
Next up for the Timbers is a trip to Minnesota to take on the Thunder on Thursday, June 15. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:05 p.m. (Pacific).
Saunders named to league's 'Team of the Week'

Reduced Price! Save on your seat to every match
An easy way to secure your seat to the Timbers remaining home matches this season - now for just $169. Book your seat via text and save on each ticket.
-
A 10th anniversary celebration and reunion of the 2015 MLS Cup team, a limited edition scarf and more for July 16 at Providence Park!
-
Timbers All-Time XI, presented by Toyota: Forward Dairon Asprilla
-
1:25
Forward Dairon Asprilla | Timbers All-Time XI, presented by Toyota
-
2:36
"We didn't do what we were supposed to do for the whole 90 minutes" | Da Costa on loss in STL
-
4:59
"The last two away performances...are a major concern" | Phil Neville discusses loss to St. Louis
-
7:24
HIGHLIGHTS | St. Louis CITY SC vs. Portland Timbers | July 13, 2025
-
RECAP | Timbers lose 2-1 on the road to St. Louis CITY SC