Portland Timbers

Soccer in Portland, Oregon can be traced to the soccer team that competed in the NASL as an expansion team until the club's seventh season in 1982. The club's major achievement was in their inaugural season during the league's playoffs, having won the league's division final, and runners-up in Soccer Bowl '75 losing to the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the championship match.[1] In 1985, F.C. Portland had established and was a charter club in the Western Soccer Alliance League and competed until folding in 1990. Professional soccer was dormant in the city until 2001, when the USL Timbers was founded and competed in Division 2 soccer in USL pro till the club folded in 2010. The USL pro club finished with the best record in the league in both the 2004 and 2009 regular seasons.[2]

The announcement of the Timbers' entry into MLS was the culmination of a nearly two-year-long process for Merritt Paulson, dating back at least to May 2007, when Paulson led a group that bought the Portland Beavers and the USL Timbers. The group included former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Meritt Paulson's father.[3] The biggest issue for the city of Portland at that time was that due to league concerns about seating configuration, field surface and scheduling, obtaining an MLS club would require a new stadium.[4]

In October 2007, Paulson was told PGE Park could be upgraded for about $20 million, and a new baseball stadium (with 8,000 to 9,000 seats) would cost about $30 million.[5] By November 2008, Paulson told The New York Times he expected Portland taxpayers would spend $85 million to "build a new baseball stadium for his Beavers and renovate PGE Park—just remodeled in 2001 at a cost to taxpayers of $38.5 million—for soccer", and that in exchange, he would spend $40 million for the franchise fee to bring a new Major League Soccer team to Portland.[3] MLS was in support of the proposal, wanting to continue to expand the number of owners in the league (for a while, all of its teams were owned by three men: Philip Anschutz, Lamar Hunt, and Robert Kraft).[3]

Timbers thank their fans after a home victory

Though supporting the acquisition of an MLS franchise raised numerous issues for Mayor Sam Adams and the Portland City Council,[6] the Timbers were announced as Major League Soccer's eighteenth team on March 20, 2009 by Commissioner Don Garber.[7] The announcement occurred during the first and second-round games of the 2009 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament that were held in Portland.[8] The announcement noted that the team would retain the Portland Timbers name.[9]

Former forward and Colorado Rapids assistant coach John Spencer was named the first head coach of the Timbers on August 10, 2010. It was also announced that former head coach Gavin Wilkinson of the USL-1/USSF D-2 Timbers, was promoted as the general manager/technical director of the team.[10]

The Timbers signed five players before the MLS Expansion Draft on November 24, 2010. Three were part of the Timbers D-2 Pro League squad in 2010 (Steve Cronin, Bright Dike, and Ryan Pore), one was signed from D-2 Pro League team Austin Aztex (forward Eddie Johnson) and one was acquired via trade with New York Red Bulls (midfielder Jeremy Hall). On November 24, 2010, the Timbers, along with the other 2011 expansion team, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, participated in an MLS Expansion Draft, each selecting 10 players from existing teams.[11] Immediately after the Expansion Draft, the Timbers announced the trade of their first pick (midfielder Dax McCarty), from FC Dallas to D.C. United for defender Rodney Wallace.[12] The Timbers and Whitecaps also participated in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft on January 13, 2011 with the Whitecaps having the first pick, and the Timbers having the second pick. Vancouver surprised some by selecting youngster Omar Salgado and Portland swiftly selected Akron midfielder/forward Darlington Nagbe.[13]

The Timbers played their first MLS game on March 19, 2011, against reigning MLS champions Colorado Rapids, but lost 3–1. The first goal in the Timbers' MLS era was scored by Kenny Cooper.[14] In their first season, Portland Timbers finished in 6th place in the Western Conference and 12th place overall.

On July 9, 2012, John Spencer was fired after a 0–3 loss to Real Salt Lake.[15][16] Gavin Wilkinson took over on an interim basis for the rest of the season.[17] The Timbers finished 2012 with the 3rd worst record in the league and was 8th out of 9th in the Western Conference.[18] They did, however, win the Cascadia Cup in MLS for the first time.

Portland Timbers in 2015

The 2013 season began with new head coach Caleb Porter, who was previously head coach of the United States U-23 team and the University of Akron Zips men's team from 2006 to 2012. Under Porter, the Timbers achieved immediate success in the 2013 MLS regular season. They finished in first place in the Western Conference and third place in MLS overall. An important player has been Diego Valeri, whom the Timbers had acquired from Club Atlético Lanús on loan with an option to purchase (which they exercised later in the season). In the 2013 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tournament, the club reached the semifinals, where they were eliminated by Real Salt Lake. The Timbers also earned their first MLS playoff appearance in franchise history. They defeated their archrival Seattle Sounders FC in the conference semifinals 5–3 on aggregate. The Timbers were eliminated in the conference finals, again losing to Real Salt Lake in a two–game aggregate series (5–2 aggregate). Due to a change by the United States Soccer Federation of how American-based MLS teams can qualify in the CONCACAF Champions League, the Portland Timbers qualified for the 2014–15 CONCACAF Champions League, which was their first international tournament they would later take part in.[19]

In the 2014 MLS season, the Timbers could not replicate the success they had in the previous season. They struggled defensively in the beginning of the season with a 1–3–6 (W-L-D) record over the first ten games. They were able to mount a comeback late in the season, still having a chance on the final weekend to appear in the MLS playoffs but ultimately failing to qualify.[20] The Timbers finished the season in 6th place in the Western Conference, 11th place overall. For the 2014–15 CONCACAF Champions League, the Timbers were drawn with Club Deportivo Olimpia and Alpha United in the group stage of the tournament. They were eliminated in the group stage on away goals.[21] During the offseason, Portland's main focus was to avoid a slow start as they did in the 2014 season, made more difficult with Diego Valeri and Will Johnson being unavailable for the first several weeks due to injuries suffered in the final games of the 2014 season. New acquisitions included Nat Borchers from Real Salt Lake and Ghanaian/Norwegian keeper Adam Larsen Kwarasey.[22][23]

The 2015 season marked the franchise's fifth anniversary as an MLS franchise and the fortieth anniversary of the Timbers' legacy that traces back to the original North American Soccer League, which has been recognized by the team.[24]

In 2015, the Timbers began their campaign without Diego Valeri and Will Johnson, who were still recovering from their injuries they obtained in the previous season. They would eventually return later in the season. The 2015 US Open Cup pitted Portland against arch-rival Seattle in the fourth round of the tournament, where they would eliminate the Sounders 3–1 in overtime, Seattle finished the match with only seven men after three players (which including Clint Dempsey) were given red cards, and Obafemi Martins leaving due to a groin injury. Portland would be defeated by Real Salt Lake in the fifth round. In a highly competitive Western Conference, the Timbers once again qualified for the MLS Playoffs, finishing strong in the final matches of the regular season which included a 5–2 win against LA Galaxy. Portland finished the regular season third in the Western Conference, fifth overall.

Portland played against Sporting Kansas City in the MLS playoffs' Knockout round that went to penalties after Sporting's Kevin Ellis scored a late tying goal in the final minutes of regulation ending in 1–1. Maxi Urruti scored late in overtime tying 2–2 after Sporting had the lead from a goal from Kristen Nemeth in the 97th minute. The penalty shootout to decide the game went 11 rounds, with Sporting's Saad Abdul-Salaam unbelievably missing a potential game winning kick off of both posts. Kwarasey scored the winning goal and made the winning save in the 11th round of penalties.[25] The game has been since dubbed, "The Double Post".[26] The Timbers advanced to defeat Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the second leg of their two-game series, winning the Conference Semifinals 2–0.[27] Portland defeated FC Dallas in the Conference Final series 5–3 aggregate with a 3–1 win at home and tying 2–2 in the second match in Toyota Park, becoming Western Conference Champions and advancing to their first-ever MLS Cup appearance. The Timbers won the 2015 MLS Cup against Columbus Crew SC 2–1 from the fastest MLS Cup goal from Diego Valeri, followed by a header from Rodney Wallace in the first half. Despite conceding a goal from Columbus striker Kei Kamara, the Portland Timbers held on to win their first MLS Cup and in doing so became the first team in the Cascadia rivalry to win the championship.[28]

Portland's 2016 offseason consisted of transfers of key players including Jorge Villafaña, Will Johnson, Maxi Urruti, and Rodney Wallace. For the Timbers' 2016 campaign as defending champions, the season began with a win in a rematch against Columbus Crew SC. Portland's season in 2016 overall was described by head coach Caleb Porter as "A tale of two seasons."[29] Although the team had a strong record at home, that performance was not reflected on the road, and the team dealt with injuries to key players throughout the season. The Timbers did not win a single match away from Providence Park in the season, finishing with a road record of 0–11–6 away from home and 12–14–8 (44 points) overall.[30]

In 2017, the team made it a priority to improve the team's defense, an issue the previous year, along with adding reinforcements in the midfield.[31] Portland acquired Roy Miller and David Guzmán from C.D. Saprissa. Nat Borchers, who was injured in 2016, was not offered a new contract with the Timbers, and ultimately the veteran defender decided to retire. The Timbers also signed Sebastián Blanco, who had been a teammate of Valeri at Lanús, from San Lorenzo. Mid-season the Timbers also acquired center-back Larrys Mabiala from the Turkish club Kayserispor. In the second half of the season, midfielder Valeri scored in nine consecutive games, setting a new MLS record.[32] Portland qualified for the playoffs once more in their second-to-last match of the regular season, a 4–0 rout of D.C. United at Providence Park.[33] The Timbers finished the season in first place in the Western Conference, also winning the Cascadia Cup for the second time as an MLS team. Portland were eliminated by the Houston Dynamo in the Western Conference Semifinal. For the first time a Timbers player received MLS's Landon Donovan MVP award, given to Valeri for scoring 20+ goals and earning 10+ assists, among other accomplishments; it was the most goals ever scored by a midfielder in MLS.[34]

In the off-season, Caleb Porter resigned as head coach on November 16, 2017, parting ways with the franchise.[35]

On Dec 18, the Timbers officially announced former New York Cosmos head coach Giovanni Savarese as the team's new head coach, making him the third non-interim head coach for the Timbers since entering MLS.[36] Despite starting their 2018 season without a win in their first five games, Savaraese and the Timbers finished their campaign strong, and would earn their second trip to the MLS Cup on December 8, 2018, where they would be defeated 2–0 by Atlanta United.[37]

The 2019 season was overshadowed by the large renovation to Providence Park, which resulted in the addition of 4,000 seats on the east side of the stadium. The extensive construction meant that the Timbers played the first 12 matches of the season away from home.[38] The team emerged from this extensive road trip with a marginal record of 4–6–2. Portland would largely fail to improve in their remaining home games. The Timbers finished the season with 49 points overall, which placed them 6th in the Western Conference. They went on to face Real Salt Lake in the 2019 playoffs in Salt Lake, which resulted in a 2–1 loss.[39]

The Timbers began the 2020 Major League Soccer season with a loss at home against Minnesota United FC and a win against MLS expansion side Nashville SC. On March 12, 2020, the season then entered a lengthy suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic in North America.[40] On June 10, MLS announced that a bracket format dubbed the "MLS is Back Tournament" would begin July 8 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Walt Disney World, and end with the final on August 11.[41]

Portland began the tournament drawn with LAFC, LA Galaxy, and the Houston Dynamo in Group F, which was dubbed the "Group of Death" by the media.[42] The Timbers defeated Chicharito and the Galaxy 2–1 to open the tournament, downed Houston by the same score 5 days later, and then, assured of passage to the next round, came back to tie LAFC 2–2 while playing mostly their reserves to finish on top of the group.

In the Round of 16, Portland led FC Cincinnati before a late gaffe from goalkeeper Steve Clark forced the Timbers into a tie and penalty kicks. Clark redeemed himself in the shootout and Portland won 1–1 (4–2) to advance to the next round of knockout games. In the Round of 8, Portland fell behind New York City FC after conceding an early goal but scored 3 in a row in the second half to cruise to an easy 3–1 win, which was capped off by a stunning outside-the-box strike from Andy Polo.[43] Playing the Philadelphia Union next in the semifinals, the Timbers rose to the challenge with goals from Jeremy Ebobisse and Sebastián Blanco and held on to score a 2–1 victory and advance to the finals for the club's first title game appearance since the 2018 MLS Cup.

In the MLS is Back Tournament championship game against hometown Orlando City, Portland opened the scoring with a diving header from Larrys Mabiala off a pass from Diego Valeri in the 27th minute. Orlando equalized in the 39th minute, but Portland scored again in the 66th minute after defender Dario Župarić scored his first goal as a Timber, and Portland's defense held on to win 2–1, making the Portland Timbers under Savarese the MLS is Back Tournament champions.

On August 26, 2020, Portland Timbers players, as part of the 2020 American athlete boycotts, voted to strike and not play their game against the San Jose Earthquakes that night.[44] The game was then rescheduled to September 16.[45]

It was announced in September 2010 that the Portland Timbers' jerseys would be sponsored by Alaska Airlines.[48] On December 9, 2010, the jersey was revealed at a runway show at Portland International Airport. The home jersey was a two-tone halved green shirt,[49] while the alternate jersey was red in honor of Portland being known as the Rose City.[50]

Home, away, and alternative uniforms.

• Home

2011–12

2013–14

2015–16

2017–18

2019–

• Away

2011–12

2013

2014–15

2016–17

2018–2019

2020–

• Alternate

2012–13

2014–15

2018 Parley

The Timbers have sold out every home game to date since their transition to MLS in 2011.[58] The Timbers cap season-ticket sales at 15,300, and have a wait list of 10,000 season tickets; this is the largest in MLS, and larger than almost every college football team.[59][60]

The main supporters group of the Portland Timbers is the Timbers Army. Its members are known for their loud, enthusiastic support and the raucous atmosphere they create at Timbers games, as well as their leftist political positions.[61][62][63] The Timbers Army is consistently referred to by American media as one of the best, or very best supporting groups in the country, with Timbers fans often given the same distinction.[64][65][66][67]

The Timbers Army was founded in 2001 as the Cascade Rangers,[68] a reference to the Cascade Range of mountains in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The group began congregating in section 107 ("The Woodshed") of PGE Park ("The Piggy") to create a European-style rooting section for the club, complete with drumming, flags, scarves, smoke bombs and constant chanting and cheering. By 2002, the group had changed its name to the Timbers Army in order to lose any perception of partiality toward Scottish soccer club Rangers and because the Timbers uniforms at the time resembled those of Rangers rival Celtic.[69] By 2012, the Timbers Army numbered more than 4,000 people in the north-end on game day.

In 2019, the Timbers Army made national news as they clashed with the MLS front office over the use of the Iron Front symbol on flags flown by Timbers supporters. MLS banned the anti-fascist symbol along with far-right regalia in a blanket ban of "political signage", which the Army contested, arguing in a statement that opposition to fascism, racism, and sexism was not political.[70] A protracted public battle between the Army and MLS brass occurred, culminating in a protest during the August game against Seattle where the TA deliberately stayed silent for the first 33 minutes of the nationally televised clash to commemorate 1933, the year that the Iron Front was disbanded in Nazi Germany.[71]

After the protests by the Timbers Army gained media exposure, Major League Soccer officials announced they would meet with the Army and other supporter groups around the league. A month later, on September 24, 2019, the league announced it would be reversing the policy that prohibited the Iron Front, allowing Timbers supporters to use the symbol again.[72] This was a rare instance in American sports (and one of the first in MLS) that a supporter group had directly taken on the league with an organized response and forced a change in policy.[73]

Timbers Army smoke bombs

The Cascadia Cup is a trophy and competition between the three soccer clubs of the Cascadia bioregion: the Timbers, the Seattle Sounders, and the Vancouver Whitecaps. Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver were rivals back in the original NASL during the 1970s and all 3 were together in the USL from 2001 to 2008.

In 2004 supporters of the three clubs created the Cascadia Cup, a yearly trophy handed out to the club with the best overall head-to-head record between the Pacific Northwest three. The Cup moved to MLS in 2011 as all three clubs again played together in the same league. Portland has won the Cup four times: in 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2017.

Portland became the first team in Cascadia to win the MLS Cup, doing so in 2015.

The Portland Timbers have a long-running rivalry with Seattle Sounders FC dating to the original North American Soccer League, as far back as 1975.[74] Natural regional rivals from 1975 to 1982 in the North American Soccer League and from 2001 to 2008 in the USL First Division, the Portland Timbers–Seattle Sounders rivalry was continued after Portland entered MLS as an expansion team in 2011.

With the close proximity of the two cities, traveling fans of both sides witness hostile environments while visiting the opposing stadium. According to many players, the Seattle–Portland rivalry is one of the only true derbies that is present in American soccer.[75] The rivalry has been cited by multiple sources as one of the most intense rivalries in not just MLS but North American soccer.[76][77][78][79]

The Seattle-Portland rivalry rose to higher levels when they faced each other in the 2013 MLS playoffs in their two-game series where the Timbers eliminated their arch-rivals in their first-ever MLS postseason matchup. Portland faced the higher-seeded Seattle in the 2018 Western Conference Semifinals in another two-game series, forcing the Sounders into a dramatic tie on aggregate in extra time in their home stadium and subsequently advancing to the Conference Finals on penalty kicks.

To date, Portland has never lost to Seattle in the MLS Playoffs.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC, the other Cascadian team in the tri-rivalry from the NASL and USL, moved to MLS along with Portland in 2011. They compete along with Portland and Seattle in the Cascadia Cup. Portland and Vancouver's historic rivalry dates back to 1975 in the original North American Soccer League.[74]

Compared to Portland-Seattle, Portland-Vancouver is considered "friendlier" on both the pitch and the stands. Members of the supporting groups between the two clubs even jointly celebrated together after Vancouver eliminated Portland from the 2010 USL Playoffs due to the shared move to MLS the next year.[80] One reason for the less-intense rivalry for the time being could be simple geography (Portland is closer to Seattle than Vancouver) or Vancouver not attaining a similar level of sustained MLS success as the two other Cascadia clubs.

While Vancouver also has rivalries with other Canadian teams, many Whitecap players point to the Timbers being their biggest rival.[81] As of 2020, Portland holds a 12–7–7 W-D-L advantage over Vancouver in MLS play.[82]

During the Timbers' 2015 MLS Cup run, they defeated Vancouver 2–0 on aggregate over a two-game series in the Western Conference semifinals.

Portland fans in all sports have traditionally embraced a hatred of Los Angeles teams, and that has been no different in recent years in MLS play.[83] Portland had a testy matchup with LAFC in the 2018 US Open Cup and followed it up the next year with an even more physical battle in the first game at the revamped Providence Park, leading MLS writer Brian Taylor to describe the matchup as a "new rivalry".[84] In January 2020, Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco said that LAFC was Portland's biggest rival outside of Cascadia, and that he "loves to play those games" against them and the LA Galaxy.[85] In the 2020 MLS is Back Tournament, Portland drew both LAFC and LA Galaxy in the initial group stage, where they defeated the Galaxy and came from behind to tie against LAFC in route to finishing on top of the group and winning the trophy.

Timber Joey cutting the first Goal Slice of the 2013 season

During the NASL and USL years the team's mascot was a grizzled lumberjack named Timber Jim.[86] On January 24, 2008, Jim announced his retirement. His final farewell was a game played against Puerto Rico Islanders on April 17, 2008, which the Timbers won 1–0.[87]

Timber Joey served as the unofficial mascot from then on, and was inaugurated as the new official mascot at an exhibition game vs Juventus Primavera on June 14, 2008,[88] a game the Timbers won 1–0,[89] and has served in that capacity ever since, leading into their MLS inauguration in 2011. Joey continues Jim's trademark of cutting a round (or "cookie") from a large log with a chainsaw every time the Timbers score a goal. This round is presented to the goal-scoring player after the game. If the team achieves a shutout (clean sheet), the goalkeeper also receives a round. Timber Joey has his own custom jersey with Portland-based outdoor tool manufacturer Leatherman as the shirt sponsor.

As of February 3, 2021[92]

No.	Position	Player	Nation
1	Goalkeeper	Jeff Attinella	United States
2	Defender	Josecarlos Van Rankin (on loan from Guadalajara)	Mexico
7	Forward	Andy Polo	Peru
8	Midfielder	Diego Valeri	Argentina
9	Forward	Felipe Mora	Chile
10	Midfielder	Sebastián Blanco (DP)	Argentina
11	Forward	Jarosław Niezgoda (DP)	Poland
12	Goalkeeper	Steve Clark	United States
13	Defender	Dario Župarić	Croatia
17	Forward	Jeremy Ebobisse	United States
19	Midfielder	Tomás Conechny	Argentina
21	Midfielder	Diego Chará	Colombia
22	Midfielder	Cristhian Paredes	Paraguay
23	Forward	Yimmi Chará (DP)	Colombia
25	Defender	Bill Tuiloma	New Zealand
27	Forward	Dairon Asprilla	Colombia
28	Defender	Pablo Bonilla	Venezuela
30	Midfielder	Eryk Williamson (HG)	United States
31	Goalkeeper	Aljaž Ivačič	Slovenia
33	Defender	Larrys Mabiala	DR Congo
40	Midfielder	Renzo Zambrano	Venezuela
44	Midfielder	Marvin Loría	Costa Rica
85	Defender	Zac McGraw	United States
98	Midfielder	Blake Bodily (HG)	United States
—	Defender	Claudio Bravo	Argentina
—	Goalkeeper	Hunter Sulte (HG)	United States
—	Midfielder	Wan Zikri	Malaysia

The Ring of Honor as it appeared in 2018

Given to those involved with the Portland Timbers deserving of special honors. Currently there are only five members of this exclusive group:

Those inducted have their names displayed in the upper northeast corner of what is now Providence Park.[94] Clive Charles' number was retired in a halftime ceremony on August 29, 2003, just three days after his death.[95] Timber Jim's number was retired in a halftime ceremony on April 17, 2008.[96] Timber Jim is currently the only non-player to be inducted to the Ring of Honor.[97] Both John Bain and Jimmy Conway were unveiled as new members at halftime of the club's first ever MLS home game on March 19, 2011.[94] Mick Hoban was inducted on during a halftime ceremony on March 8, 2014. [98][99]

• MLS Cup
  • Winners: 2015
  • Runners-up: 2018
• MLS is Back Tournament
  • Winners: 2020

Minor honors

• MLS Fair Play Award: 2011

[100]

See or edit raw graph data.

This is a partial list of the last five seasons completed by the Timbers. For the full season-by-season history, see List of Portland Timbers seasons.

Season	League											Position		Playoffs	USOC	Continental / Other		Average attendance	Top goalscorer(s)
	Div	League	Pld	W	L	D	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG	Conf.	Overall						Name(s)	Goals
2016	1	MLS	34	12	14	8	48	53	−5	44	1.29	7th	12th	DNQ	Ro16	CONCACAF Champions League	GS	21,144	Fanendo Adi	18
2017		MLS	34	14	9	11	60	50	+10	53	1.56	1st	6th	QF	R4	DNQ		21,144	Diego Valeri	21
2018		MLS	34	15	10	9	54	48	+6	54	1.59	5th	8th	RU	QF			21,144	Sebastián Blanco Diego Valeri	10
2019		MLS	34	14	13	7	49	48	+1	49	1.44	6th	11th	R1	SF			25,218	Brian Fernández	15
2020		MLS	23	11	6	6	46	35	+11	39	1.70	3rd	8th	R1	NH	Leagues Cup MLS is Back Tournament	NH W	25,368	Jeremy Ebobisse Diego Valeri	9

^ 1. Avg. Attendance include statistics from league matches only.
^ 2. Top Goalscorer(s) includes all goals scored in League, MLS Cup Playoffs, U.S. Open Cup, MLS is Back Tournament, CONCACAF Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, and other competitive continental matches.

All regular-season home games since the Timbers' entry into MLS in 2011 have sold out, with the 100th such sell-out on September 10, 2016.[102]

DNQ = Did not qualify

Portland has qualified for the CONCACAF Champions League three times, the first time being the 2014–15 edition of the tournament.[103]

Scores and results list Portland's goal tally first.

Season	Round	Club	Home	Away	Aggregate
2014–15	Group stage	Alpha United	6–0[104]	4–1[105]	10–1
		Olimpia	4–2[106]	1–3[107]	5–5
2016–17	Group stage	Dragón	2–1[108]	2–1[109]	4–2
		Saprissa	1–1[110]	2–4[111]	3–5
2021	Round of 16	TBD

#	Position	Name	Nation	Portland Career	MLS	USOC	Playoffs	CCL	Total
1	Midfielder	Diego Chará	COL	2011–	262	9	16	4	291
2	Midfielder	Diego Valeri	ARG	2013–	211	10	18	4	243
3	Midfielder	Darlington Nagbe	USA	2011–2017	214	8	12	5	239
4	Midfielder	Jack Jewsbury	USA	2011–2016	157	8	10	3	178
5	Forward	Fanendo Adi	NGA	2014–2018	126	6	6	7	145
6	Forward	Rodney Wallace	CRC	2011–2015	120	6	9	4	139
7	Defender	Alvas Powell	JAM	2013–2018	112	4	8	4	128
8	Defender	Liam Ridgewell	ENG	2014–2018	97	1	13	3	114
9	Forward	Dairon Asprilla	COL	2015–	92	5	14	–	111
10	Midfielder	Sebastián Blanco	ARG	2017–	94	6	8	–	108

As of December 22, 2019

USOC = U.S. Open Cup; CCL = CONCACAF Champions League
Bolded players are currently on the Portland Timbers roster.

#	Position	Name	Nation	Portland Career	MLS	USOC	Playoffs	CCL	Total
1	Midfielder	Diego Valeri	ARG	2013–	76	3	6	2	87
2	Forward	Fanendo Adi	NGA	2014–2018	54	–	2	4	60
3	Midfielder	Darlington Nagbe	USA	2011–2017	27	2	1	1	31
4	Midfielder	Sebastián Blanco	ARG	2017–	24	2	3	–	29
5	Forward	Maximiliano Urruti	ARG	2013–2015	15	1	1	3	20
6	Midfielder	Will Johnson	CAN	2013–2015	16	1	2	–	19
	Forward	Rodney Wallace	CRC	2011–2015	16	1	2	–	19
8	Forward	Jeremy Ebobisse	USA	2017–	14	2	1	–	17
9	Midfielder	Jack Jewsbury	USA	2011–2016	14	1	–	1	16
10	Forward	Gaston Fernandez	ARG	2014–2015	9	4	–	1	14

As of December 22, 2019

USOC = U.S. Open Cup; CCL = CONCACAF Champions League
Bolded players are currently on the Portland Timbers roster.

#	Position	Name	Nation	Portland Career	MLS	USOC	Playoffs	CCL	Total
1	Midfielder	Diego Valeri	ARG	2013–	81	–	7	1	89
2	Midfielder	Darlington Nagbe	USA	2011–2017	30	1	2	–	33
3	Midfielder	Sebastián Blanco	ARG	2017–	30	1	1	–	32
4	Forward	Rodney Wallace	CRC	2011–2015	17	1	3	1	22
	Midfielder	Diego Chará	COL	2011–	19	1	2	–	22
5	Midfielder	Jack Jewsbury	USA	2011–2016	16	–	2	–	18
6	Forward	Fanendo Adi	NGA	2014–2018	14	1	1	1	17
7	Midfielder	Kalif Alhassan	GHA	2011–2014	12	1	1	2	16
8	Defender	Jorge Villafaña	USA	2015–	13	1	0	0	14
9	Midfielder	Will Johnson	CAN	2013–2015	7	3	1	2	13
10	Forward	Dairon Asprilla	COL	2015–	7	1	4	–	12

As of December 22, 2019

USOC = U.S. Open Cup; CCL = CONCACAF Champions League
Bolded players are currently on the Portland Timbers roster.