PORTLAND
, Ore.
–
The Portland Timbers U-23s open their inaugural season in the Premier Development League (PDL) on May 9 at home against the Victoria Highlanders, it was announced today as the team unveiled its regular-season schedule for the 2009 season.
The Timbers U-23s 16-game schedule features four U.S. Open Cup qualifying matches in May and one doubleheader with the Timbers’ USL First Division team June 28 at PGE Park. The Timbers U-23s will split their home schedule between PGE Park and other venues in the greater-Portland area.
As part of the 10-team Northwest Division of the PDL’s Western Conference, the Timbers U-23s will compete against clubs from Oregon, Washington and British Columbia, including the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency, Kitsap Pumas, Cascade Surge, Tacoma Tide and Seattle Wolves.
As an amateur team, the Timbers U-23s will consist of standout players from collegiate and youth programs around the Northwest and serve as a development team for the Timbers first team. The PDL is North America’s top amateur league for players 23 years of age and younger and serves as a ground for elite and up-and-coming players.
In conjunction with the Oregon Premier Soccer League (OPSL), the Timbers U-23s will host the Abbotsford Mariners in their regular-season finale July 18 at Lincoln High School in Portland at 7 p.m. The OPSL is dedicated to promoting the highest level of amateur soccer in Oregon.
Information regarding ticket packages and individual game tickets for the Timbers U-23s will be released at a later time.
The PDL playoffs begin July 24, with the top three teams from each division advancing to the divisional championship. The eight divisional champions will then compete in the PDL Elite Eight Weekend starting July 31. The winning clubs from the PDL semifinals will play for the PDL title live on Fox Soccer Channel on Aug. 8.
Click here for a complete 2009 Timbers U-23s schedule.
Timbers U-23s announce 2009 PDL schedule

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.
-
Matchday | Timbers host New England Revolution on Saturday
-
10:47
"We need to add points up, especially at home" | Juan Mosquera on second half of the season
-
12:32
"The second half of the season is when you got to stand up and deliver" | Phil Neville ahead of Revs matchup
-
Jake Zivin, Ross Smith duo reunites to preview Timbers-Revs | Talk Timbers
-
0:40
Thank you, Claudio
-
Timbers transfer defender Claudio Bravo to Argentinos Juniors
-
1:14
Timbers host the Revs at Providence Park | The Matchup