Tune in: Griffin on 1080 The Fan Saturday

Tune into Timbers defender Leonard Griffin's live interview with Gavin Dawson on 1080 The Fan on Saturday morning at 10:45 a.m. Portland clinched a playoff spot on Thursday with a 2-2 draw in Minnesota.


Griffin has logged almost 2,000 minutes in 22 matches this season and has scored two goals. He has been a consistent member of the Timbers backline that has recorded 11 shutouts this season.


The Timbers host Jersey-Off-Our-Backs Night at PGE Park on Aug. 23 as they battle the Charleston Battery in the final home match of the regular-season. Fans have opportunity to take home a player-worn, autographed Timbers jersey through a silent bid held before and during the game. Proceeds from the auction will go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The first 2,000 fans on Aug. 23 will receive Timbers caps courtesy of Volkswagen.


Playoff tickets, starting at $12, go on sale to the public on Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. and will be available through the PGE Park box office, area Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com and by phone at (503) 224-4400.
Season ticket holders should call ticket representative Dan Zusman to take advantage of special discounts on playoff tickets.