Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle takes a look at the '3rd run' out of midfield and the increasing importance of such plays in MLS. Along with New York's Tim Cahill, RSL's Javier Morales and Ned Grabavoy and Colorado's Nathan Sturgis, Doyle talks about the key element that Timbers' team captain Will Johnson provides in the midfield.
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Between the Lines | The Modern Attacking Midfielder in Full Flight
Pride Night | July 25
Pride Night returns to Providence Park on July 25! This package's limited-edition scarf is designed by Portland-based queer, transmasc, Vietnamese-American graphic designer El Tran and is focused on ways visual art can fuel positive social and political transformation.
Leagues Cup 2026 comes to Portland
Liga MX giants Club Puebla, Club América and Club Tijuana come to Providence Park in August!
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5:07"We seem to have really rallied together to best prepare" | Cassidy on facing Seattle
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"I'm excited for my first taste of a Cascadia Cup [match]" | Cole Bassett talks SEAvPOR
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Finn Surman chats World Cup, his goal and what he will remember
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PHOTOS | Players, staff and volunteers work on projects across the community for 2026 Stand Together Week
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Defender Finn Surman reflects on World Cup 2026 experience
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Portland Timbers to host Soccer Celebration at Providence Park for USA Round of 16 match on July 6
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Portland Timbers celebrate 15 years of Stand Together Week with community service projects across the region July 6-10
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