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Portland Timbers
2020 season
PresidentMerritt Paulson
Head coachGiovanni Savarese
StadiumProvidence Park
Portland, Oregon
(Capacity: 25,218)
Major League SoccerConference: 3rd
Overall: 8th
MLS Cup PlayoffsFirst round
U.S. Open CupCanceled
Cascadia CupCanceled
Leagues CupCanceled
MLS is Back TournamentWinners
Highest home attendancePreseason:
13,920
Regular season:
25,218
MLS Playoffs:
Lowest home attendancePreseason:
13,882
Regular season:
25,218
MLS Playoffs:
Average home league attendancePreseason:
13,901
Regular season:
25,218
MLS Playoffs:
Biggest winSJ 1–6 POR
(September 19)
Biggest defeatPOR 0–3 SEA
(August 23)
Primary colors
Secondary colors
← 2019
2021 →
All statistics correct as of August 14, 2020.

The 2020 Portland Timbers season was the 34th season in their existence and the 10th season for the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top-flight professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.

Background

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Season review by month

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Off season

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On October 29, Portland re-signed midfielder Sebastián Blanco to a multiyear contract where he will remain a Designated Player.[1]

On October 31, forward Jeremy Ebobisse was called up to the U.S. Men's National Team pre-camp.[2]

On November 6, Andy Polo was called up by Peru for friendlies against Colombia and Chile. Renzo Zambrano was called up by Venezuela for a friendly against Japan on November 19. Bill Tuiloma was called up by New Zealand for friendlies against the Republic of Ireland on November 14 and Lithuania on November 17. Jorge Moreira was called up for Paraguay for friendlies against Bulgaria on November 14 and Saudi Arabia on November 19.[3]

On November 15, MLS cut Portland forward, Brian Fernández, since he failed to comply with the league's Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health (SABH) Program.[4]

On November 19, Nashville SC selected left-back Zarek Valentin as the fourth overall pick in the 2019 MLS Expansion Draft. Portland will receive $50,000 in General Allocation Money for the selection.[5]

On November 20, Portland signed Croatian center-back Dario Župarić from Prva HNL side, HNK Rijeka. He will occupy an international slot on the Timbers roster.[6]

On November 21, Portland announced its 2020 initial roster changes. Portland declined options on goalkeeper Kendall McIntosh, defender Modou Jadama and forward Foster Langsdorf. Claude Dielna is out of contract. Portland also did not exercise the 2020 contract option for midfielder Diego Valeri; however, remain in discussions with him.[7]

On December 6, midfielder Marvin Loría was called up by the Costa Rica U-23. The team will play two friendly matches against Costa Rica First Division teams in preparation for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship.[8]

On December 9, Portland announced they would re-sign Edgar "RCTID_Thiago" Guerrer for the 2020 eMLS season. This marks his third year with the club, participating in all eMLS competitions since its inauguration in 2018.[9]

On December 10, forward Jeremy Ebobisse underwent a minor procedure to repair a meniscus tear that was sustained last month while on duty with the U.S. U-23 Men's National Team. He is expected to return to action in time for the start of preseason.[10]

On December 16, Portland announced the multiyear contract extension for Argentine midfielder, Diego Valeri. He was signed using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) and will no longer use a Designated Player (DP) slot.[11]

On December 19, MLS reviled the full MLS season schedule.[12] Later that day, Portland announced the contract extension of Bill Tuiloma.[13]

On December 20, Portland goalkeeper Steve Clark signed a new contract with the club.[14]

On January 2, Portland announced the signing of Colombian right winger, Yimmi Chará. He will occupy a Designated Player and International Roster Slot. He is the younger brother of center defensive midfielder, Diego Chará.[15]

On January 9, Portland selected Irish midfielder, Aaron Molloy from Penn State as the 16th overall 2020 MLS Super Draft pick. Portland traded their second round pick to D.C. United on January 23, 2019.[16] Later that day, Edgar "RCTID_Thiago" Guerrero finished in 12th place out of the 25 single team table. He was unable to qualify for the playoffs. His 2020 eMLS League Series One record was 4-5-3 (15 points).[17]

On January 13, Portland selected American defender, Zachery McGraw from Army as the 68th overall 2020 MLS Super Draft pick. Shortly after, Portland selected Norwegian defender, Joergen Oland from Fordham. He was the 94th overall pick for the 2020 MLS Super Draft.[16]

Preseason

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On January 20, players reported for their first day of training for the upcoming 2020 MLS campaign.[18]

On January 21, Portland announced the details of their Costa Rica preseason travel. Portland will face Saprissa on Saturday, February 1, Municipal Grecia on Wednesday, February 5, and C.S. Herediano on Sunday, February 9.[19]

On January 22, Portland midfielder Andrés Flores underwent surgery to repair medial meniscus tear. He is expected to return in 4 to 6 weeks.[20]

On January 23, Portland signed midfielder Blake Bodily as a Homegrown Player for the 2020 season.[21]

On January 30, Portland signed Polish striker Jarosław Niezgoda from Polish Ekstraklasa side Legia Warsaw. He will occupy a Designated Player and International Roster Slot.[22]

On January 31, Portland signed Chilean striker Felipe Mora on loan for one year from Liga MX side Pumas UNAM. He will occupy an International Roster Slot.[23]

On February 1, Portland defeated Saprissa 2–1 in Costa Rica. Goals were scored by Diego Valeri in the 9th minute and Timbers 2 newcomer, Ken Krolicki in the 77th minute.

On February 5, Portland defeated Municipal Grecia 3–1 in Costa Rica. Felipe Mora (assisted by: Sebastián Blanco) scored in the 17th minute while Eryk Williamson captured a brace with goals in the 59th and 65th minute. Later that day, Portland released their 2020–21 secondary kit.[24]

On February 6, Portland announced the completed transfer of Cristhian Paredes who was on loan to the Timbers from Liga MX side, Club América.[25]

On February 9, Portland defeated Herediano 3–0 in Costa Rica in four 30 minute sessions. Goals were scored by Felipe Mora (assisted by: Diego Valeri and Sebastián Blanco) in the 58th minute, Dairon Asprilla (assisted by: Renzo Zambrano) in the 103rd minute, and an own goal in the 118th minute by an unnamed player. This finishes Portland's preseason campaign in Costa Rica.

On February 11, Portland received $150,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) from the Montreal Impact in exchange for a 2020 international roster slot.[26]

On February 16, Portland started their 2020 home preseason tournament with a victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The final score was 2–1 with goals scored by Diego Valeri (penalty kick) in the 34th minute and Andy Polo (assisted by: Diego Valeri) in the 46th minute.

On February 19, Portland was defeated by Minnesota United FC with a final score of 2–4. Goals for Portland were scored by Dairon Asprilla (assisted by: Tomás Conechny) in the 29th minute and Ken Krolicki in the 85th minute. Ken Krolicki plays for Timbers 2.

On February 22, Portland finished their final home and preseason match with a defeat against New England Revolution with a final score of 1–3. The lone scorer was Diego Chará in the 29th minute. During the same day, Portland acquired $165,000 in General Allocation Money from Vancouver Whitecaps FC in exchange for a 2020 international roster slot.[27]

On February 25, Portland signed right back Chris Duvall.

On February 26, Portland announced that they signed forward, Jeremy Ebobisse to a multi-year contract extension.[28]

February

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On February 29, the 2020 MLS Season officially began.

March

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On March 1, Portland began their 2020 MLS campaign by hosting Minnesota United FC. The Timbers Army raised their "Legends of Goose Hollow" tifo. Portland lost with a final score of 1–3 with Diego Valeri successfully converting a penalty in the 56th minute.

On March 7, Taylor Twellman reported Portland right-back Jorge Moreira sustained a leg injury that will likely require surgery.[29]

On March 8, Portland captured their first victory of the season by defeating Nashville SC with a final score of 1–0. The lone scorer was Diego Valeri (assisted by: Andy Polo) in the 12th minute. Steve Clark captured his first clean sheet of the season.

On March 9, Portland forward Jeremy Ebobisse was selected on the United States Under-23 national team roster for 2020 Olympic qualifying which will take place in Guadalajara, Mexico from March 20 – April 1.[30] Dario Župarić and Steve Clark were awarded a spot on MLS Team of the Week: Week 2.[31]

On March 12, Major League Soccer announced a 30-day suspension of the league in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.[32]

On March 19, Major League Soccer extended the league suspension until at least May 19, 2020 in accordance with CDC guidance on COVID-19.[33]

April

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On April 17, Major League Soccer further extended the league suspension due to COVID-19 until at least June 8, 2020.[34]

May

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On May 1, Major League Soccer announced that players are cleared to start voluntary individual workouts beginning on May 6.[35]

On May 19, Major League Soccer announced the cancellation of the MLS All-Star Game, Leagues Cup, and Campeones Cup for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to this decision, Portland will not take part in the Leagues Cup this year.[36]

On May 20, midfielder Dairon Asprilla undergoes successful arthroscopic meniscus repair procedure. He is expected to be out for five to six months.[37]

On May 30, Major League Soccer announced that clubs can begin voluntary small group training sessions.[38]

June

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On June 4, Major League Soccer announced that clubs can return to full team training.[39]

On June 10, Major League Soccer announced the start of play again, starting with a World Cup style tournament with wins that will count toward the regular season, which will begin after the tournament.[40]

On June 11, Portland was drawn into Group F of the MLS is Back tournament, along with Los Angeles FC, LA Galaxy, and Houston Dynamo.[41]

On June 18, Portland declined a permanent transfer option included in the loan agreement on right-back Jorge Moreira. He will return to Superliga Argentina side River Plate as his loan is now over.[42] Shortly after, Portland announced the signing of Venezuelan right back Pablo Bonilla from its USL Championship affiliate Portland Timbers 2.[43]

On June 22, Portland signed defender Zac McGraw who was selected by the Timbers as the 68th overall 2020 SuperDraft pick earlier this year.[44]

On June 28, Edgar "RCTID Thiago" Guerrero, Portland Timbers' eMLS competitor, lost a 2-1 battle to the LA Galaxy's Giuseppe "Godfather" Guastella Sunday in the Knockout Round of the 2020 eMLS Cup.[45]

July

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On July 6, Major League Soccer announced the revised 2020 transfer windows due to the impact of COVID-19. A two-day transfer window from July 6 through July 7 and a secondary transfer window from August 12 – October 29.[46]

On July 8, the MLS is Back Tournament officially began.

On July 9, Portland acquired a later MLS SuperDraft pick from Real Salt Lake in exchange for Portland Timber 2 forward Ryan Sierakowski. The draft pick is Real Salt Lake's 2023 fourth-round selection unless Sierakowski signs an MLS contract with Real Salt Lake. In that case, the pick is conveyed as Real Salt Lake's second-round pick in the subsequent season of his signing.[47]

On July 13, Portland defeated LA Galaxy 2–1. The goal scorers were Jeremy Ebobisse in the 59th minute (assisted by: Sebastián Blanco and Diego Valeri) and Sebastián Blanco in the 66th minute. This puts Portland first in Group F at the end of the first round.

On July 18, Portland defeated Houston Dynamo with a final score of 2–1. The goal scorers were Jeremy Ebobisse (assisted by: Sebastián Blanco) in the 35th minute and Diego Valeri (assisted by: Eryk Williamson and Larrys Mabiala) in the 61st minute. With this win, Portland is guaranteed to advance to the Round of 16.

On July 23, Portland drew Los Angeles FC to a final result of 2–2. The goal scorers were Jarosław Niezgoda (assisted by: Sebastián Blanco and Marvin Loría) in the 7th minute. This marks his first goal for the club and MLS. The final goal was scored by Jeremy Ebobisse (assisted by: Bill Tuiloma) in the 81st minute. With LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo also ending with a draw, Portland claims first place in Group F and will face Group E second place club FC Cincinnati on July 28.

On July 28, Portland drew with FC Cincinnati 1–1. Portland won 4–2 on penalties. The lone goalscorer was Jaroslaw Niezgoda (assisted by: Sebastián Blanco) in the 67th minute. Portland will face New York City FC in the quarterfinals on August 1.

August

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On August 1, Portland defeated New York City FC in the quarterfinals 3–1. The goal scorers are Sebastián Blanco in the 43rd minute, Diego Valeri (assisted by: Jaroslaw Niezgoda) in the 65th minute, and Andy Polo (assisted by: Sebastián Blanco) in the 76th minute. Portland now advance to the semi-finals where they take on Philadelphia Union on August 5. This match also marks the 300th appearance for defensive midfielder, Diego Chará; Portland's longest signed player since signing with the club at the start of MLS play in 2011.

On August 5, Portland defeated Philadelphia Union in the semifinals 2–1. The goal scorers are Jeremy Ebobisse (assisted by: Diego Valeri) in the 13th minute and Sebastián Blanco (assisted by: Dario Župarić and Dario Župarić) in the 70th minute. Portland advances to the final to play Orlando City SC on August 11.

On August 8, Major League Soccer announced the first re-opening league schedules for all clubs.

On August 11, Portland won the MLS is Back Tournament with a final score of 2–1. The goal scorers were Larrys Mabiala (assisted by: Diego Valeri) in the 27th minute and Dario Župarić (assisted by: Jeremy Ebobisse, Eryk Williamson) in the 66th minute. With this win, Portland secures a berth in the 2021 CONCACAF Champions League.

On August 13, Sebastián Blanco was awarded Player of the Tournament for MLS is Back Tournament. He took home 40.86 percent of the weighted media and fan vote, narrowly edging out Orlando City captain Nani's 37.54 percent.[48] Later that day, Major League Soccer announced the tournament's Best XI. Included in the XI were Portland's Jeremy Ebobisse, Sebastián Blanco, Larrys Mabiala, and Diego Chará.[49]

On August 14, goalkeeper Steve Clark won MLS is Back Tournament's Save of the Tournament while midfielder Andy Polo won MLS is Back Tournament's Goal of the Tournament.[50][51] U.S. Soccer announced the official cancellation of the 2020 U.S. Open Cup.[52]

On August 23, Portland resumed regular season play against rival Seattle Sounders FC. Portland was defeated with a final score of 0–3.

On August 29, Portland drew Real Salt Lake at home with a final score of 4–4. The goal scorers were Diego Chará in the 6th minute. Jarosław Niezgoda (assisted by: Diego Valeri) in the 21st minute. Sebastián Blanco (assisted by: Jeremy Ebobisse) in the 70th minute. Felipe Mora (assisted by: Sebastián Blanco) in the 85th minute.

September

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On September 2, Portland lost at home to LA Galaxy with a final score of 2–3. The goal scorers were Felipe Mora in the 67th minute and Diego Valeri (assisted by: Yimmi Chará, Sebastián Blanco) in the 90th +2

On September 6, Portland defeated Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field with a final score of 2–1. The goal scorers were Eryk Williamson (assisted by: Diego Valeri) in the 9th minute and Felipe Mora (assisted by: Eryk Williamson) in the 83rd minute.

On September 8, Portland announced that Sebastián Blanco will miss the remainder of the season due to torn ACL.[53]

On September 11, Portland announced more matches for the month of September.[54]

On September 13 Portland lost on the road to Los Angeles FC with a final score of 4–2. The goal scorers were Eryk Williamson (assisted by: Felipe Mora and Diego Valeri) in the 25th minute and Jeremy Ebobisse (assisted by: Jorge Villafaña) in the 45+2 minute.

On September 16, Portland drew San Jose Earthquakes away with a final score of 1–1. The lone goal scorer was Yimmi Chará (assisted by: Diego Chará) in the 33rd minute. This is the first time in club history that brothers were able to do an assist and a goal.

On September 19, Portland secured a dominated win over San Jose Earthquakes away with a final score of 6–1. The goal scorers were Diego Valeri (penalty kick) in the 25th minute. Jeremy Ebobisse (assisted by: Jorge Villafaña) in the 27th minute. Diego Valeri (assisted by: Diego Chará) in the 57th minute. Yimmi Chará in the 70th minute. Julio Cascante (assisted by: Diego Valeri) in the 85th minute. Finally, Jaroslaw Niezgoda (assisted by: Diego Chará) in the 87th minute.

On September 21, Diego Valeri was named Player of the Week for Week 12.[55]

On September 22, Major League Soccer reviled the remaining matches for all teams for the 2020 season.[56]

On September 23, Portland defeated their rival, Seattle Sounders FC to a final score of 2–1 at home. The lone goalscorer was Yimmi Chará (assisted by: Jeremy Ebobisse) in the 13th minute.

On September 27, Portland played Vancouver Whitecaps at Providence Park but due to the border issues caused by COVID-19, Portland acted as the away team. Portland won with a final score of 1–0 with the lone goal scorer being Felipe Mora (assisted by: Eryk Williamson) in the 5th minute.

October

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On October 3, Portland's match against Colorado Rapids was suspended due to Colorado players and staff reporting cases of COVID-19.

Team kits

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Supplier: Adidas / Sponsor: Alaska Air

Primary
Secondary

Coaching staff and front office

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Executive staff

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Position Staff
Chief executive officer Merritt Paulson
President of business Mike Golub
GM and president of soccer Gavin Wilkinson
Sr. VP, operations Ken Puckett
Sr. VP, ticket sales and services Joe Cote
Sr. VP, business operations and marketing Cory Dolich
Sr. VP, corporate partnerships Todd Spear
VP, communications Chris Metz
VP, broadcasting Matt Smith
VP, guest services and event sales Ashley Highsmith
VP, community impact Kristel Wissel
VP, finance Jessica Guenther

Last updated: March 19, 2019
Source: [1]

Coaching staff

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Position Staff
Head coach Giovanni Savarese
Assistant coach Miles Joseph
Assistant coach Carlos Llamosa
Goalkeeping coach Guillermo Valencia
Video/data analyst Shannon Murray
Head athletic trainer Jon MacGregor, ATC
Athletic trainer Taichi Kitagawa, ATC
Athletic trainer Alex Margarito, ATC
Director, sports science Nick Milanos
Performance specialist Charles Burdick
Performance physical therapist Matthew Weston

Last updated: January 24, 2019
Source: Portland Timbers

Stadiums

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Ground (capacity and dimensions) Providence Park (25,218 / 110x75 yards)
Training ground Adidas Training Facility

Source: Providence Park

Squad information

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First team

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As of July 6, 2020[57][58]
No. Name Nat Positions Since Date of birth (Age) Signed from Games Goals
Goalkeepers
1 Jeff Attinella United States GK 2017 (1988-09-29) September 29, 1988 (age 35) United States Minnesota United FC 54 0
12 Steve Clark United States GK 2018 (1986-04-29) April 29, 1986 (age 38) free transfer 33 0
31 Aljaž Ivačič Slovenia GK 2019 (1993-12-29) December 29, 1993 (age 30) Slovenia NK Olimpija Ljubljana 0 0
Defenders
4 Jorge Villafaña United States LB 2018 (1989-09-16) September 16, 1989 (age 34) Mexico Santos Laguna 96 2
13 Dario Župarić (INT) Croatia CB 2019 (1992-05-03) May 3, 1992 (age 32) Croatia HNK Rijeka 0 0
15 Chris Duvall United States RB 2020 (1991-09-10) September 10, 1991 (age 32) free transfer 0 0
18 Julio Cascante Costa Rica CB 2018 (1993-10-03) October 3, 1993 (age 30) Costa Rica Deportivo Saprissa 43 0
25 Bill Tuiloma New Zealand DF / CDM / CB 2017 (1995-03-27) March 27, 1995 (age 29) free transfer 43 2
28 Pablo Bonilla (INT) Venezuela RB 2020 (1999-12-02) December 2, 1999 (age 24) United States Portland Timbers 2 0 0
32 Marco Farfan (HG) United States LB 2017 (1998-11-12) November 12, 1998 (age 25) United States Portland Timbers 2 20 0
50 Larrys Mabiala Democratic Republic of the Congo CB 2017 (1987-10-08) October 8, 1987 (age 36) Turkey Kayserispor 72 7
85 Zac McGraw United States DF 2020 (1997-06-08) June 8, 1997 (age 27) United States 2020 MLS SuperDraft 0 0
Midfielders
8 Diego Valeri Argentina MF 2013 (1988-03-15) March 15, 1988 (age 36) Argentina Lanús 229 82
10 Sebastián Blanco (DP) Argentina MF / FW 2017 (1990-03-05) March 5, 1990 (age 34) Argentina San Lorenzo 102 27
14 Andrés Flores El Salvador CDM 2018 (1990-08-31) August 31, 1990 (age 33) free transfer 42 1
19 Tomás Conechny Argentina MF 2018 (1998-03-30) March 30, 1998 (age 26) Argentina San Lorenzo 20 1
21 Diego Chara Colombia CDM 2011 (1986-04-05) April 5, 1986 (age 38) Colombia Deportes Tolima 278 10
22 Cristhian Paredes (INT) Paraguay CDM 2018 (1998-05-18) May 18, 1998 (age 26) Mexico América 0 (42 on Loan) 0 (5 on Loan)
23 Yimmi Chará (DP) (INT) Colombia RW / LW 2020 (1991-04-02) April 2, 1991 (age 33) Brazil Atlético Mineiro 0 0
30 Eryk Williamson (HG) United States MF 2018 (1997-06-11) June 11, 1997 (age 27) United States D.C. United 7 0
40 Renzo Zambrano (INT) Venezuela MF 2018 (1994-08-26) August 26, 1994 (age 29) United States Portland Timbers 2 10 0
98 Blake Bodily (HG) United States MF 2020 (1998-01-13) January 13, 1998 (age 26) United States Timbers Academy 0 0
Forwards
7 Andy Polo (INT) Peru ST / W 2018 (1994-09-29) September 29, 1994 (age 29) Mexico Morelia 24 (24 on Loan) 0 (1 on Loan)
9 Felipe Mora (L) (INT) Chile ST 2020 (1995-03-15) March 15, 1995 (age 29) Mexico UNAM 0 0
11 Jarosław Niezgoda (DP) (INT) Poland ST 2020 (1995-03-15) March 15, 1995 (age 29) Poland Legia Warsaw 0 0
17 Jeremy Ebobisse United States ST 2017 (1997-02-14) February 14, 1997 (age 27) United States 2017 MLS SuperDraft 66 15
27 Dairon Asprilla Colombia RW / LW / FW 2015 (1992-05-25) May 25, 1992 (age 32) Colombia Atlético Nacional 106 11
44 Marvin Loría (INT) Costa Rica FW 2018 (1997-04-24) April 24, 1997 (age 27) United States Portland Timbers 2 19 2

Second team

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eMLS team

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As of December 9, 2019[9]
Name Nat Since Gamer tag
Players
Edgar Guerrero  United States 2018 RCTID_Thiago

Competitions

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Competitions overview

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Competition Record Start Round First Match Last Match Final Position (Conference)
G W D L GF GA GD Win %
MLS is Back Tournament 7 5 2 0 14 8 +6 071.43 Group Stage July 13, 2020 August 11, 2020 Winners
Major League Soccer 12 6 2 4 27 23 +4 050.00 1 March 1, 2020 November 8, 2020 TBD (TBD Western)
MLS Cup Playoffs 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 ! TBD TBD TBD TBD
U.S. Open Cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 ! Cancelled N/A N/A N/A
Leagues Cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 ! Cancelled N/A N/A N/A
Total 19 11 4 4 41 31 +10 057.89

Updated to match played October 8, 2020
Source: Competitions

Major League Soccer

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Preseason

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Costa Rica
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  Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

February 1, 2020 1 Saprissa Costa Rica 1–2 United States Portland Timbers San José, Costa Rica
8:40 PST
  • 65'
Report
Report
Stadium: Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá
Attendance: Closed match
February 5, 2020 2 Municipal Grecia Costa Rica 1–3 United States Portland Timbers San Rafael, Costa Rica
8:30 PST
  • 24'
Report
Report
Stadium: Complejo Deportivo Fedefutbol Plycem
Attendance: Closed match
February 9, 2020 3 Herediano Costa Rica 0–3 United States Portland Timbers San Rafael, Costa Rica
8:00 PST Report
Report
Stadium: Complejo Deportivo Fedefutbol Plycem
Attendance: Closed match
Note: Played in four 30-minute periods.
Portland tournament
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  Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

February 16, 2020 1 Portland Timbers 2–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC Portland, Oregon
17:00 PST
Report Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 13,882
February 19, 2020 2 Portland Timbers 2–4 Minnesota United FC Portland, Oregon
19:30 PST Report
Stadium: Providence Park
February 22, 2020 3 Portland Timbers 1–3 New England Revolution Portland, Oregon
17:00 PST Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 13,920
Standings
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Pos Team GP W L D GF GA GD Pts
1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3 2 1 0 5 3 +2 6
2 Minnesota United FC 3 1 1 1 7 6 +1 4
3 New England Revolution 3 1 1 1 5 5 0 4
4 Portland Timbers 3 1 2 0 5 8 −3 3

Last updated: February 23, 2020.
Source: Preseason

MLS is Back Tournament

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Group F matches
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Note: Group matches will count as points towards the regular season.

  Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

July 13, 2020 1 LA Galaxy 1–2 Portland Timbers Orlando, Florida
19:30 PST
Report
Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Attendance: closed match
Referee: Ramy Touchan
July 18, 2020 2 Portland Timbers 2–1 Houston Dynamo Orlando, Florida
17:00 PST
Report
Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Attendance: closed match
Referee: Ismail Elfath
July 23, 2020 3 Los Angeles FC 2–2 Portland Timbers Orlando, Florida
19:30 PST
Report Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Attendance: closed match
Referee: Drew Fischer
Group F standings
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Group F results
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Portland Timbers 3 2 1 0 6 4 +2 7 Advanced to knockout stage
2 Los Angeles FC 3 1 2 0 11 7 +4 5
3 Houston Dynamo 3 0 2 1 5 6 −1 2
4 LA Galaxy 3 0 1 2 4 9 −5 1
Source: MLS[59]
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
Knockout stage
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July 28, 2020 Round of 16 Portland Timbers 1–1
(4–2 p)
FC Cincinnati Orlando, Florida
19:30 PST
Report Yellow card 30' Gutman Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Attendance: closed match
Referee: Armando Villarreal
Penalties
August 1, 2020 Quarter-finals New York City FC 1–3 Portland Timbers Orlando, Florida
19:30 PST
Report
Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Attendance: closed match
Referee: Allen Chapman
August 5, 2020 Semi-finals Philadelphia Union 1–2 Portland Timbers Orlando, Florida
17:00 PST
Report
Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Attendance: closed match
Referee: Allen Chapman
August 11, 2020 Final Portland Timbers 2–1 Orlando City SC Orlando, Florida
17:00 PST
Report
Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Attendance: closed match
Referee: Ismail Elfath

MLS regular season

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Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts PPG Qualification
1 Sporting Kansas City 21 12 6 3 38 25 +13 39 1.86 Qualification for the playoffs first round and Leagues Cup
2 Seattle Sounders FC 22 11 5 6 44 23 +21 39 1.77
3 Portland Timbers 23 11 6 6 46 35 +11 39 1.70 Qualification for the playoffs first round and
2021 CONCACAF Champions League[a]
4 Minnesota United FC 21 9 5 7 36 26 +10 34 1.62 Qualification for the playoffs first round
5 Colorado Rapids 18 8 6 4 32 28 +4 28 1.56
Source: MLS[60]
Rules for classification: 1) points per game; 2) total wins per match played; 3) total goal differential per match played; 4) total goals scored per match played; 5) fewest disciplinary points per match played; 6) away goal differential per away match played; 7) away goals scored per away match played; 8) home goal differential per home match played; 9) home goals scored per home match played; 10) coin toss or drawing of lots.
Notes:
2020 MLS overall standings
Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts PPG Qualification
6 Seattle Sounders FC 22 11 5 6 44 23 +21 39 1.77 2021 Leagues Cup[a]
7 New York City FC 23 12 8 3 37 25 +12 39 1.70 2021 Leagues Cup[b]
8 Portland Timbers (M) 23 11 6 6 46 35 +11 39 1.70 2021 CONCACAF Champions League[c]
9 Minnesota United FC 21 9 5 7 36 26 +10 34 1.62
10 Colorado Rapids 18 8 6 4 32 28 +4 28 1.56
Source: MLS[61]
Rules for classification: 1) points per game; 2) total wins per match played; 3) total goal differential per match played; 4) total goals scored per match played; 5) fewest disciplinary points per match played; 6) away goal differential per away match played; 7) away goals scored per away match played; 8) home goal differential per home match played; 9) home goals scored per home match played; 10) coin toss or drawing of lots.
(M) MLS is Back tournament champions
Notes:
  1. ^ As 2nd, Western Conference (MLS3)
  2. ^ As 5th, Eastern Conference (MLS4)
  3. ^ As MLS is Back tournament winners (USA3)
Matches
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  Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

March 1, 2020 1 Portland Timbers 1–3 Minnesota United FC Portland, Oregon
16:30 PST
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 25,218
Referee: Ismail Elfath
March 8, 2020 2 Portland Timbers 1–0 Nashville SC Portland, Oregon
16:00 PST
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 25,218
Referee: Armando Villarreal
4 Los Angeles FC P–P Portland Timbers Los Angeles, California
Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
5 Portland Timbers P–P Philadelphia Union Portland, Oregon
Stadium: Providence Park
6 Houston Dynamo P–P Portland Timbers Houston, Texas
Stadium: BBVA Stadium
7 Portland Timbers P–P FC Dallas Portland, Oregon
Stadium: Providence Park
8 Atlanta United FC P–P Portland Timbers Atlanta, Georgia
13:30 PST Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
9 (Cascadia Cup) Portland Timbers P–P Vancouver Whitecaps FC Portland, Oregon
19:00 PST Stadium: Providence Park
10 Portland Timbers P–P LA Galaxy Portland, Oregon
12:30 PST Stadium: Providence Park
11 Real Salt Lake P–P Portland Timbers Sandy, Utah
19:00 PST Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium
12 (Cascadia Cup) Portland Timbers P–P Seattle Sounders FC Portland, Oregon
14:00 PST Stadium: Providence Park
13 Minnesota United FC P–P Portland Timbers Saint Paul, Minnesota
17:00 PST Stadium: Allianz Field
14 Chicago Fire FC P–P Portland Timbers Chicago, Illinois
17:00 PST Stadium: Soldier Field
15 Orlando City SC P–P Portland Timbers Orlando, Florida
16:30 PST Stadium: Exploria Stadium
16 Portland Timbers P–P Sporting Kansas City Portland, Oregon
14:00 PST Stadium: Providence Park
17 Portland Timbers P–P Colorado Rapids Portland, Oregon
19:30 PST Stadium: Providence Park
18 New York Red Bulls P–P Portland Timbers Harrison, New Jersey
14:00 PST Stadium: Red Bull Arena
19 Sporting Kansas City P–P Portland Timbers Kansas City, Kansas
15:30 PST Stadium: Children's Mercy Park
20 Portland Timbers P–P Columbus Crew SC Portland, Oregon
19:30 PST Stadium: Providence Park
21 Nashville SC P–P Portland Timbers Nashville, Tennessee
16:00 PST Stadium: Nissan Stadium
22 Colorado Rapids P–P Portland Timbers Commerce City, Colorado
18:00 PST Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
23 Portland Timbers P–P San Jose Earthquakes Portland, Oregon
19:30 PST Stadium: Providence Park
24 Portland Timbers P–P Houston Dynamo Portland, Oregon
19:30 PST Stadium: Providence Park
25 LA Galaxy P–P Portland Timbers Carson, California
19:00 PST Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
26 Portland Timbers P–P FC Cincinnati Portland, Oregon
19:30 PST Stadium: Providence Park
July 13, 2020 (27) MiBT Group match 1 LA Galaxy 1–2 Portland Timbers Orlando, Florida
19:30 PST
Report
Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Attendance: closed match
Referee: Ramy Touchan
July 18, 2020 (28) MiBT Group match 2 Portland Timbers 2–1 Houston Dynamo Orlando, Florida
17:00 PST
Report
Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Attendance: closed match
Referee: Ismail Elfath
July 23, 2020 (29) MiBT Group match 3 Los Angeles FC 2–2 Portland Timbers Orlando, Florida
19:30 PST
Report Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Attendance: closed match
Referee: Drew Fischer
30 Portland Timbers P–P Inter Miami FC Portland, Oregon
19:30 PST Stadium: Providence Park
31 (Cascadia Cup) Seattle Sounders FC P–P Portland Timbers Seattle, Washington
13:00 PST Stadium: Century Link Field
32 Portland Timbers P–P Los Angeles FC Portland, Oregon
18:00 PST Stadium: Providence Park
33 FC Dallas P–P Portland Timbers Frisco, Texas
17:30 PST Stadium: Toyota Stadium
34 San Jose Earthquakes P–P Portland Timbers San Jose, California
19:00 PST Stadium: Avaya Stadium
35 Portland Timbers P–P Toronto FC Portland, Oregon
18:00 PST Stadium: Providence Park
36 Portland Timbers P–P Real Salt Lake Portland, Oregon
19:30 PST Stadium: Providence Park
37 (Cascadia Cup) Vancouver Whitecaps FC P–P Portland Timbers Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
13:30 PST Stadium: BC Place
August 23, 2020 38 Portland Timbers 0–3 Seattle Sounders FC Portland, Oregon
19:00 PST Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Referee: Jair Marrufo
August 26, 2020 39 San Jose Earthquakes P–P Portland Timbers San Jose, California
19:30 PST Stadium: Avaya Stadium
Note: Match postponed.[62]
August 29, 2020 40 Portland Timbers 4–4 Real Salt Lake Portland, Oregon
19:30 PST
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Referee: Ismail Elfath
September 2, 2020 41 Portland Timbers 2–3 LA Galaxy Portland, Oregon
19:30 PST
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Referee: Joseph Dickerson
September 6, 2020 42 Seattle Sounders FC 1–2 Portland Timbers Seattle, Washington
19:00 (PDT)
Report
Stadium: Century Link Field
Referee: Ismail Elfath
September 13, 2020 43 Los Angeles FC 4–2 Portland Timbers Los Angeles, California
19:00 PST
Report Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
Referee: Jair Marrufo
September 16, 2020 44 San Jose Earthquakes 1–1 Portland Timbers San Jose, California
18:30 PST
Report
Stadium: Avaya Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Alex Chilowicz
Note: Round 39 match after being postponed.
September 19, 2020 45 San Jose Earthquakes 1–6 Portland Timbers San Jose, California
19:30 PST
Report
Stadium: Avaya Stadium
Referee: Rosendo Mendoza
September 23, 2020 46 Portland Timbers 1–0 Seattle Sounders FC Portland, Oregon
19:00 PST
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Referee: Allen Chapman
September 27, 2020 47 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0–1 Portland Timbers Portland, Oregon
19:00 PST
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Referee: Ted Unkel
Note: Match will be played in Portland, but the Timbers will act as the away team.
October 3, 2020 48 Portland Timbers P–P Colorado Rapids Portland, Oregon
20:00 PST Stadium: Providence Park
Note: Match is postponed due to reports that staff and players on Colorado test positive for COVID-19
October 7, 2020 49 LA Galaxy 3–6 Portland Timbers Carson, California
19:30 PST
Report
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
Referee: Ramy Touchan
October 11, 2020 50 Portland Timbers 3–0 San Jose Earthquakes Portland, Oregon
19:00 PDT Williamson Yellow card 18'
Farfan Yellow card 29'
Niezgoda 46', 52'
Mora 86'
Report Beason Yellow card 69'
Ríos Yellow card 79'
Stadium: Providence Park
Referee: Guido Gonzales, Jr.
October 14, 2020 51 Real Salt Lake 2–1 Portland Timbers Sandy, Utah
18:30 PST Martínez 11'
Silva Yellow card 16'
Kreilach 26'
Herrera Yellow card 82'
Portillo Yellow card 90+1'
Report Tuiloma 77' Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium
Referee: Robert Sibiga
October 18, 2020 52 Portland Timbers 1–1 Los Angeles FC Portland, Oregon
19:00 PDT D. Chará Yellow card 12'
Williamson Yellow card 29'
Ebobisse 47'
Report Harvey Yellow card 5'
Segura Yellow card 49'
Jakovic Yellow card 77'
Torres 90+3'
Opoku Yellow card 90+6'
Stadium: Providence Park
Referee: Allen Chapman
October 22, 2020 53 Seattle Sounders FC 1–1 Portland Timbers Seattle, Washington
19:30 PDT Bruin 90+3' Report Flores 10'
Williamson Yellow card 90+3'
Stadium: Century Link Field
Referee: Ismail Elfath
October 28, 2020 54 Portland Timbers 5–2 LA Galaxy Portland, Oregon
19:00 PST Niezgoda 6', 19'
Valeri 30' (pen.)
Williamson 60'
Polo 74'
Report Pavón 46', 90+1' Stadium: Providence Park
Referee: Drew Fischer
November 1, 2020 55 Portland Timbers 1–0 Vancouver Whitecaps FC Portland, Oregon
19:00 PST Y. Chará 61' Report Baldisimo Yellow card 88' Stadium: Providence Park
Referee: Armando Villarreal
November 4, 2020 56 Portland Timbers 0–1 Colorado Rapids Portland, Oregon
19:30 PST D. Chará Yellow card 49'
Bonilla Yellow card 81'
Zuparic Yellow card 90+4'
Report Acosta 83'
Mezquida Yellow card 90+1'
Stadium: Providence Park
Referee: Joseph Dickerson
November 8, 2020 57 Los Angeles FC 1–1 Portland Timbers Los Angeles, California
15:30 PST Vela 5'
Blessing Yellow card 27'
Torres Yellow card 63'
Report Valeri Yellow card 31'
Asprilla Yellow card 81'
Villafaña 90'
Mabiala Yellow card 90+2'
Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
Referee: Alan Kelly

The 2020 MLS schedule was released on December 19, 2019.[12]

The reopening league schedule was released on August 8, 2020.[63]

The league announced more matches for the month of September on September 8, 2020.[54]

The league announced the remaining matches for the 2020 season on September 22, 2020.[56]

Results by round
[edit]
Matchday123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657
StadiumHHAAHAHAHHAHAAAHHAAHAAHHAHN(A)N(H)N(A)HAHAAHHAHAHHAAAAHAHAHAAAHHHA
ResultLWPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPWWDPPPPPPPPLPDLWLDWWWPW
Updated to match(es) played on October 8, 2020. Source: Major League Soccer
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Results by location
[edit]
Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
15 8 3 4 33 27  +6 27 3 1 3 11 14  −3 5 2 1 22 13  +9

Last updated: October 8, 2020.
Source: Major League Soccer

Cascadia Cup

[edit]

The Cascadia Cup Council decided that 2020 matches not played in front of supporters, including the MLS is Back Tournament, would not count towards Cascadia Cup standings.[64][65][66]

Standings
[edit]
Pos Team GP W L D GF GA GD Pts
1 Portland Timbers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 Seattle Sounders FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Last updated: October 28, 2019.
Source: Cascadia Cup

MLS Cup Playoffs

[edit]

  Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

U.S. Open Cup

[edit]

  Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

The 2020 U.S. Open Cup was cancelled on August 14 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.[52]

Leagues Cup

[edit]

  Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

July 21/22 Portland Timbers United States Cancelled Mexico TBD Portland, Oregon
Stadium: Providence Park
Note: Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.[67]

Player and staff transactions

[edit]

Per league and club policy, terms of the deals are not disclosed except Targeted Allocation Money, General Allocation Money, draft picks, and international rosters spots.

Transfers in

[edit]
Date Position Player Previous club TAM GAM Notes Source
Winter
November 20, 2019 CB Croatia Dario Župarić Croatia HNK Rijeka Undisclosed N/A Signed to a multi-year contract using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM). [6]
January 2, 2020 RW Colombia Yimmi Chará Brazil Atlético Mineiro N/A N/A Will occupy Designated Player and International Roster Slot. [15]
January 24, 2020 MF United States Blake Bodily United States Timbers Academy N/A N/A Signed as a Homegrown Player for 2020 season. [21]
January 30, 2020 ST Poland Jarosław Niezgoda Poland Legia Warsaw N/A N/A Will occupy Designated Player and International Roster Slot. [22]
February 25, 2020 DF United States Chris Duvall United States OKC Energy FC N/A N/A Signed for the 2020 season. [68]
June 18, 2020 RB Venezuela Pablo Bonilla United States Portland Timbers 2 N/A N/A Will occupy an International Roster Slot. [43]
June 22, 2020 DF United States Zac McGraw United States Army N/A N/A Signed from the 2020 MLS SuperDraft. [44]
Summer

Loans in

[edit]
Date Position Player Previous club TAM GAM Notes Source
Winter
January 31, 2020 ST Chile Felipe Mora Mexico UNAM N/A N/A Will occupy an International Roster Slot. On loan for 1 year with purchase option. [23]
Summer

Loans out

[edit]
Date Position Player Loaned club TAM GAM Notes Source
Winter
Summer

Transfers out

[edit]
Date Position Player Destination club TAM GAM Notes Source
Winter
November 15, 2019 FW Argentina Brian Fernández Argentina Colón N/A N/A Failed to comply with the league's Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health (SABH) Program. [4]
November 19, 2019 DF United States Zarek Valentin United States Nashville SC N/A $50,000 Selected as the 4th overall pick of the 2019 MLS Expansion Draft. [5]
November 21, 2019 GK United States Kendall McIntosh United States New York Red Bulls N/A N/A Selected in 2019 MLS Re-Entry Draft [7]
November 21, 2019 DF The Gambia Modou Jadama United States Atlanta United 2 N/A N/A Declined to renew contract. [7]
November 21, 2019 FW United States Foster Langsdorf United States Reno 1868 FC N/A N/A Declined to renew contract. [7]
November 21, 2019 DF France Claude Dielna Romania Universitatea Craiova N/A N/A Out of contract. [7]
June 18, 2020 DF Paraguay Jorge Moreira Argentina River Plate N/A N/A Loan expired with option declined. [42]
Summer

Contract extensions

[edit]
Date Position Player Original Year signed Extension Notes Source
October 29, 2019 MF / FW Argentina Sebastián Blanco 2017 Multiyear Offered a new multiyear contract as a Designated Player. [1]
December 16, 2019 MF Argentina Diego Valeri 2013 Multiyear Offered extension using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM). No longer Designated Player. [11]
December 19, 2019 DF New Zealand Bill Tuiloma 2017 Multiyear [13]
December 20, 2019 GK United States Steve Clark 2015 New contract [14]
February 26. 2020 FW United States Jeremy Ebobisse 2017 Multiyear [28]

2019 MLS Re-Entry Draft picks

[edit]
Stage Position Player Previous club Notes Source
1 (#14) - - - Passed [69]
2 (#14) - - - Passed [70]

2020 MLS SuperDraft picks

[edit]
Round Position Player College Other club Notes Source
1 (#16) MF Republic of Ireland Aaron Molloy United States Penn State [16]
2 (-) Given to DC United in a trade.[R2 trade 1]
3 (#68) DF United States Zac McGraw United States Army Officially signed on June 22, 2020. [16]
4 (#94) DF Norway Joergen Oland United States Fordham [16]
Round 2
  1. ^ #41: Portland Timbers → DC United. January 23, 2018: D.C. United acquired a second-round selection in the 2020 SuperDraft, an international roster spot for 2018, $100,000 in general allocation money, and $100,000 in targeted allocation money from Portland Timbers in exchange for the MLS rights to midfielder Eryk Williamson. The traded pick is Portland's natural selection.[71]

Staff in

[edit]
Date Name Position Previous club Previous role Notes Source

Staff out

[edit]
Date Name Former role New club New role Notes Source

Staff extensions

[edit]
Date Staff Position Year signed Extension Notes Source

National Team participation

[edit]
Date Player Positions National Team Notes Source
October 31, 2019 United States Jeremy Ebobisse FW United States United States Called into the U.S. Men's National Team for a pre-camp in Bradenton, Florida [2]
November 6, 2019 Paraguay Jorge Moreira DF Paraguay Paraguay Called up for friendlies against Bulgaria on November 14 and Saudi Arabia on November 19. [3]
November 6, 2019 New Zealand Bill Tuiloma DF New Zealand New Zealand Called up for friendlies against Ireland on November 14 and Lithuania on November 17. [3]
November 6, 2019 Venezuela Renzo Zambrano MF Venezuela Venezuela Called up for friendlies against Japan on November 19 [3]
November 6, 2019 Peru Andy Polo MF Peru Peru Called up for friendlies against Colombia on November 14 and Chile on November 19. [3]
December 6, 2019 Costa Rica Marvin Loría FW Costa Rica Costa Rica U-23 Called up for training camp from December 9–15. [8]
March 9, 2020 United States Jeremy Ebobisse FW United States United States U-23 Called up for 2020 Olympic qualifying in Guadalajara, Mexico from March 20 – April 1. [30]
October 6, 2020 Peru Andy Polo MF Peru Peru Called up by Peru for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Paraguay and Brazil. [72]

2020 MLS All-Star participation

[edit]
Date Player Positions Opponent club Selection process Source

Honors and awards

[edit]

MLS is Back Tournament Best XI

[edit]
Player Position Ref
United States Jeremy Ebobisse FW [49]
Argentina Sebastián Blanco MF [49]
Colombia Diego Chará MF [49]
Democratic Republic of the Congo Larrys Mabiala DF [49]

MLS Player of the Tournament

[edit]
Tournament Player Ref
MLS is Back Tournament Argentina Sebastián Blanco [48]

MLS Goal of the Tournament

[edit]
Tournament Result Player Ref
MLS is Back Tournament Won Peru Andy Polo [73][51]

MLS Save of the Tournament

[edit]
Tournament Result Player Ref
MLS is Back Tournament Won United States Steve Clark [74][50]

MLS Player of the Week

[edit]
Week Player Ref
12 Argentina Diego Valeri [55]
16 United States Jeremy Ebobisse [75]

MLS Goal of the Week

[edit]
Week Result Player Ref

MLS Team of the Week

[edit]
Week Area Player/Manager Ref
2 Bench United States Steve Clark [31]
2 Bench Croatia Dario Župarić [31]
MiBT Round 1 Bench Argentina Sebastián Blanco [76]
MiBT Round 2 Pitch United States Jeremy Ebobisse [77]
MiBT Round 2 Bench Democratic Republic of the Congo Larrys Mabiala [77]
MiBT Round 3 Pitch United States Jeremy Ebobisse [78]
MiBT Round of 16 Bench Argentina Sebastián Blanco [79]
10 Pitch United States Eryk Williamson [80]
12 Pitch Argentina Diego Valeri [81]
12 Bench Colombia Diego Chará [81]
13 Pitch United States Steve Clark [82]
14 Bench Chile Felipe Mora [83]

Statistics

[edit]

Appearances and discipline

[edit]

Numbers in parentheses denote appearances as a substitute.

(T2) = Players called up from Portland Timbers 2 for short-term contracts.

No. Pos. Name MLS MLS Playoffs MLS is Back Tournament Total
Apps Yellow card Yellow card Yellow-red card Red card Apps Yellow card Yellow card Yellow-red card Red card Apps Yellow card Yellow card Yellow-red card Red card Apps Yellow card Yellow card Yellow-red card Red card
1 GK United States Jeff Attinella 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 DF United States Jorge Villafaña 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 (1) 3 0 0 15 (1) 4 0 0
7 FW Peru Andy Polo 5 (4) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 (6) 0 0 0 6 (10) 0 0 0
8 MF Argentina Diego Valeri 9 (2) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 (2) 0 0 0 14 (4) 1 0 0
9 FW Chile Felipe Mora 8 (3) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (4) 0 0 0 8 (7) 0 0 0
10 MF Argentina Sebastián Blanco 5 (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 2 0 0 12 (1) 2 0 0
11 FW Poland Jarosław Niezgoda 6 (3) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 (6) 0 0 0 7 (9) 0 0 0
12 GK United States Steve Clark 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 18 0 0 0
13 DF Croatia Dario Župarić 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 1 0 15 1 1 0
14 DF El Salvador Andrés Flores 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 DF United States Chris Duvall 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 (1) 1 0 0 10 (1) 2 0 0
17 FW United States Jeremy Ebobisse 7 (5) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 (1) 0 0 0 13 (6) 1 0 0
18 DF Costa Rica Julio Cascante 4 (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 (1) 0 0 0
19 MF Argentina Tomás Conechny 3 (2) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 (2) 1 0 0
21 MF Colombia Diego Chará 10 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 2 0 0 17 7 0 0
22 MF Paraguay Cristhian Paredes 6 (5) 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 7 (5) 5 0 0
23 MF Colombia Yimmi Chará 5 (5) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 (2) 0 0 0 8 (7) 0 0 0
25 DF New Zealand Bill Tuiloma 4 (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 (3) 0 0 0 6 (4) 0 0 0
27 MF Colombia Dairon Asprilla 0 (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (1) 0 0 0
28 DF Venezuela Pablo Bonilla 5 (1) 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 (1) 0 0 0 7 (2) 2 0 0
30 MF United States Eryk Williamson 8 (3) 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 (1) 2 0 0 14 (4) 4 0 0
31 GK Slovenia Aljaž Ivačič 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
32 DF United States Marco Farfan 4 (1) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 (1) 1 0 0
33 DF Democratic Republic of the Congo Larrys Mabiala 7 (1) 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 2 0 0 13 (1) 4 0 0
40 MF Venezuela Renzo Zambrano 1 (2) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 (2) 1 0 0
44 FW United States Marvin Loría 5 (5) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 (1) 0 0 0 10 (6) 0 0 0
85 DF United States Zac McGraw 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
98 MF United States Blake Bodily 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (1) 0 0 0 0 (1) 0 0 0
Players who were transferred/waived from the club during active season or on loan
DF Paraguay Jorge Moreira 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

Last updated: October 8, 2020.
Source: Competitions

Goalkeeper stats

[edit]

The list is sorted by total minutes played then by jersey number.

No. Player MLS MLS Playoffs MLS is Back Tournament Total
MIN GA GAA SV MIN GA GAA SV MIN GA GAA SV MIN GA GAA SV
12 United States Steve Clark 450 11 2.20 14 0 0 0.00 0 630 8 1.14 20 1080 19 1.58 34
1 United States Jeff Attinella 90 3 3.00 4 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 90 3 3.00 4
31 Slovenia Aljaž Ivačič 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0
TOTALS 540 14 2.33 18 0 0 0.00 0 630 8 1.14 20 1170 22 1.69 38

Last updated: September 7, 2020.
Source: Competitions

Top scorers

[edit]

The list is sorted by shirt number when total goals are equal.

Rnk Pos No. Player MLS MLS Cup Playoffs MLS is Back Tournament Total
1 FW 8 Argentina Diego Valeri 6 0 2 8
FW 17 United States Jeremy Ebobisse 4 0 4 8
3 FW 9 Chile Felipe Mora 6 0 0 6
5 MF 10 Argentina Sebastián Blanco 1 0 3 4
FW 11 Poland Jarosław Niezgoda 2 0 2 4
6 MF 23 Colombia Yimmi Chará 3 0 0 3
8 MF 30 United States Eryk Williamson 2 0 0 2
DF 33 Democratic Republic of the Congo Larrys Mabiala 1 0 1 2
12 FW 7 Peru Andy Polo 0 0 1 1
DF 13 Croatia Dario Župarić 0 0 1 1
DF 18 Costa Rica Julio Cascante 1 0 0 1
DF 21 Colombia Diego Chará 1 0 0 1
Own goals 0 0 0 0
TOTALS 27 0 14 41

Last updated: October 8, 2020.
Source: Competitions

Top assists

[edit]

The list is sorted by shirt number when total assists are equal.

Rnk Pos No. Player MLS MLS Cup Playoffs MLS is Back Tournament Total
1 MF 8 Argentina Diego Valeri 3 0 4 7
MF 10 Argentina Sebastián Blanco 2 0 5 7
3 MF 30 United States Eryk Williamson 2 0 2 4
5 FW 11 United States Jeremy Ebobisse 2 0 1 3
DF 21 Colombia Diego Chará 3 0 0 3
13 DF 4 United States Jorge Villafaña 1 0 0 1
MF 7 Peru Andy Polo 1 0 0 1
FW 11 Poland Jarosław Niezgoda 0 0 1 1
DF 13 Croatia Dario Župarić 0 0 1 1
MF 23 Colombia Yimmi Chará 1 0 0 1
DF 25 New Zealand Bill Tuiloma 0 0 1 1
DF 33 Democratic Republic of the Congo Larrys Mabiala 0 0 1 1
MF 44 Costa Rica Marvin Loría 0 0 1 1
TOTALS 15 0 17 32

Last updated: September 28, 2020.
Source: Competitions

Shutouts

[edit]

The list is sorted by shirt number when total clean sheets are equal.

Rnk No. Player MLS MLS Cup Playoffs MLS is Back Tournament Total
1 8 United States Steve Clark 3 0 0 3
TOTALS 3 0 0 3

Last updated: October 8, 2020.
Source: Competitions

Summary

[edit]
Games played 18 (11 MLS) (7 MLS is Back Tournament)
Games won 10 (5 MLS) (5 MLS is Back Tournament)
Games drawn 4 (1 MLS) (2 MLS is Back Tournament)
Games lost 4 (4 MLS)
Goals scored 35 (21 MLS) (14 MLS is Back Tournament)
Goals conceded 28 (20 MLS) (8 MLS is Back Tournament)
Goal difference +7 (+1 MLS) (+6 MLS is Back Tournament)
Clean sheets 3 (3 MLS)
Yellow cards 36 (23 MLS) (13 MLS is Back Tournament)
Red cards 1 (1 MLS is Back Tournament)
Most appearances United StatesJeremy Ebobisse (18 appearances)
Top scorer ArgentinaDiego Valeri (7 goals)
Top assists ArgentinaDiego Valeri, ArgentinaSebastián Blanco (7 assists)
Top shutouts United StatesSteve Clark (3 shutouts)
Winning percentage Overall: 10/18 (55.56%)

Last updated: September 28, 2020.
Source: Competitions

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