Defender
Leonard Griffin
talks about what it's like to play on the Timbers' backline, some of the challenges that lay ahead in Puerto Rico and Miami and the importance of the 0-0 draws last week againast Rochester and Seattle in Video News.
In his second season with the Timbers, Griffin, has been a sturdy member of the team's backline that has allowed just one goal and recorded four shutouts in the first five games of the season.
In 2007, Griffin and the Timbers backline allowed only 18 goals in 28 matches - the fewest in the league. Their 18 goals allowed set a new modern-franchise record for the fewest goals allowed in a single season.
The Timbers square off against the Puerto Rico Islanders at Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium on Friday at 5 p.m. (Pacific) and Miami FC Blues at Tropical Park Stadium on Sunday at 3 p.m. (Pacific).
A live broadcast of both matches is available at www.portlandtimbers.com, with a live video webcast available through USL Live at www.usllive.com/portland.
Video News: In the back with Leonard Griffin
Hispanic Heritage Night | Sept. 19 vs. Atlanta
Special performances and a limited edition Hispanic Heritage Scarf will be available exclusively at PTFC Authentics. The evening also features a giveaway of 10,000 keychains, courtesy of Modelo.
Events Reimagined
Access the match like never before with Timbers group events
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7:29"I'm really looking forward to the game" | Ronald Hernández on facing his former team Atlanta
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10:49
"I'm so proud at how the guys have been training" | Martà Cifuentes talks ahead of PORvDAL
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The Matchup | Jake Zivin sets up important PORvATL match
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James Pantemis on Canada call up, playing with Joel Waterman and more | Timbers Fan Podcast
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Omir Fernández's road back to the pitch | The Pathway, presented by Allstate
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"We try to focus on...ways we can improve" | Martà Cifuentes on match preparation
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3:11
"It's about trying to be better every single day" | Ariel Lassiter checks in from training
