2020 Portland Timbers season

The 2020 Portland Timbers season is 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. The season covers the period from the end of the Timber's last match in MLS or MLS Playoffs in 2019 (October 19, 2019) to their final match in MLS or MLS Playoffs in 2020.

Portland Timbers
2020 season
PresidentMerritt Paulson
Head coachGiovanni Savarese
StadiumProvidence Park
Portland, Oregon
(Capacity: 25,218)
Major League SoccerConference: TBD
Overall:
TBD
MLS Cup PlayoffsTBD
U.S. Open CupCancelled
Cascadia CupTBD
Leagues CupCancelled
MLS is Back TournamentTBD
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:
Primary colors
Secondary colors
All statistics correct as of June 22, 2020.

Background

Season review by month

Off season

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

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

On February 29, the 2020 MLS Season officially began.

March

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

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

May

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

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]

Team kits

Supplier: Adidas / Sponsor: Alaska Air

Primary
Secondary

Coaching staff and front office

Executive staff

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:

Coaching staff

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

Grounds

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

Source: Providence Park

Squad Information

First team

As of June 22, 2020[45][46]
    No. Name Nat Positions Since Date of birth (Age) Signed from Games Goals
    Goalkeepers
    1 Jeff Attinella GK 2017 (1988-09-29) September 29, 1988 Minnesota United FC 54 0
    12 Steve Clark GK 2018 (1986-04-29) April 29, 1986 free transfer 33 0
    31 Aljaž Ivačič GK 2019 (1993-12-29) December 29, 1993 NK Olimpija Ljubljana 0 0
    Defenders
    4 Jorge Villafaña LB 2018 (1989-09-16) September 16, 1989 Santos Laguna 96 2
    13 Dario Župarić (INT) CB 2019 (1992-05-03) May 3, 1992 HNK Rijeka 0 0
    15 Chris Duvall RB 2020 (1991-09-10) September 10, 1991 free transfer 0 0
    18 Julio Cascante CB 2018 (1993-10-03) October 3, 1993 Deportivo Saprissa 43 0
    25 Bill Tuiloma DF / CDM / CB 2017 (1995-03-27) March 27, 1995 free transfer 43 2
    28 Pablo Bonilla (INT) RB 2020 (1999-12-02) December 2, 1999 Portland Timbers 2 0 0
    32 Marco Farfan (HG) LB 2017 (1998-11-12) November 12, 1998 Portland Timbers 2 20 0
    50 Larrys Mabiala CB 2017 (1987-10-08) October 8, 1987 Kayserispor 72 7
    Zac McGraw DF 2020 (1997-06-08) June 8, 1997 2020 MLS SuperDraft 0 0
    Midfielders
    8 Diego Valeri MF 2013 (1988-03-15) March 15, 1988 Lanús 229 82
    10 Sebastián Blanco (DP) MF / FW 2017 (1990-03-05) March 5, 1990 San Lorenzo 102 27
    14 Andrés Flores CDM 2018 (1990-08-31) August 31, 1990 free transfer 42 1
    19 Tomás Conechny MF 2018 (1998-03-30) March 30, 1998 San Lorenzo 20 1
    21 Diego Chara CDM 2011 (1986-04-05) April 5, 1986 Deportes Tolima 278 10
    22 Cristhian Paredes (INT) CDM 2018 (1998-05-18) May 18, 1998 América 0 (42 on Loan) 0 (5 on Loan)
    23 Yimmi Chará (DP) (INT) RW / LW 2020 (1991-04-02) April 2, 1991 Atlético Mineiro 0 0
    30 Eryk Williamson (HG) MF 2018 (1997-06-11) June 11, 1997 D.C. United 7 0
    40 Renzo Zambrano (INT) MF 2018 (1994-08-26) August 26, 1994 Portland Timbers 2 10 0
    98 Blake Bodily (HG) MF 2020 (1998-01-13) January 13, 1998 Timbers Academy 0 0
    Forwards
    7 Andy Polo (INT) ST / W 2018 (1994-09-29) September 29, 1994 Morelia 24 (24 on Loan) 0 (1 on Loan)
    9 Felipe Mora (L) (INT) ST 2020 (1995-03-15) March 15, 1995 UNAM 0 0
    11 Jarosław Niezgoda (DP) (INT) ST 2020 (1995-03-15) March 15, 1995 Legia Warsaw 0 0
    17 Jeremy Ebobisse ST 2017 (1997-02-14) February 14, 1997 2017 MLS SuperDraft 66 15
    27 Dairon Asprilla RW / LW / FW 2015 (1992-05-25) May 25, 1992 Atlético Nacional 106 11
    44 Marvin Loría (INT) FW 2018 (1997-04-24) April 24, 1997 Portland Timbers 2 19 2

    Second team

    eMLS team

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

    Competitions

    Competitions overview

    Competition Record Start Round First Match Last Match Final Position (Conference)
    G W D L GF GA GD Win %
    MLS is Back Tournament 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 ! Group Stage July 13, 2020 TBD TBD
    Major League Soccer 2 1 0 1 2 3 −1 050.00 1 March 1, 2020 October 4, 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 2 1 0 1 2 3 −1 050.00

    Updated to match played June 10, 2020
    Source: Competitions

    Major League Soccer

    Preseason

    Costa Rica

      Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

    February 1, 2020 1Saprissa 1–2 Portland TimbersSan José, Costa Rica
    8:40 PST
    •  65'
    Report
    Report
    Stadium: Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá
    Attendance: Closed match
    February 5, 2020 2Municipal Grecia 1–3 Portland TimbersSan Rafael, Costa Rica
    8:30 PST
    •  24'
    Report
    Report
    Stadium: Complejo Deportivo Fedefutbol Plycem
    Attendance: Closed match
    February 9, 2020 3C.S. Herediano 0–3 Portland TimbersSan 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

      Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

    February 16, 2020 1Portland Timbers2–1Vancouver Whitecaps FCPortland, Oregon
    17:00 PST
    Report
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 13,882
    February 19, 2020 2Portland Timbers2–4Minnesota United FCPortland, Oregon
    19:30 PST
    Report
    Stadium: Providence Park
    February 22, 2020 3Portland Timbers1–3New England RevolutionPortland, Oregon
    17:00 PST
    Report
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 13,920
    Standings
    Pos Team GP W L D GF GA GD Pts
    1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 321053+26
    2 Minnesota United FC 311176+14
    3 New England Revolution 31115504
    4 Portland Timbers 312058–33

    Last updated: February 23, 2020.
    Source: Preseason

    MLS is Back Tournament

    Group F matches

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

      Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

    July 18, 2020 2Portland TimbersvHouston DynamoOrlando, Florida
    17:00 PST Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
    Attendance: closed match
    July 23, 2020 3Portland TimbersvLos Angeles FCOrlando, Florida
    19:30 PST Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
    Attendance: closed match
    Group F Standings
    Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
    1 Los Angeles FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Advance to knockout stage
    2 LA Galaxy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    3 Houston Dynamo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Possible knockout stage based on ranking
    4 Portland Timbers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    First match(es) will be played on July 13, 2020. Source: MLS
    Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers

    MLS Regular season

    Western Conference
    Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
    6 Seattle Sounders FC 2 1 0 1 3 2 +1 4 First round
    7 Vancouver Whitecaps FC[lower-alpha 1] 2 1 1 0 2 3 1 3
    8 Portland Timbers 2 1 1 0 2 3 1 3
    9 Real Salt Lake 2 0 0 2 1 1 0 2
    10 LA Galaxy 2 0 1 1 1 2 1 1
    Updated to match(es) played on March 8, 2020. Source: MLS
    Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals scored; 9) home goal differential; 10) coin toss or drawing of lots
    Notes:
    1. Canadian clubs cannot qualify for the 2021 CONCACAF Champions League through the MLS regular season or playoffs.
    Overall standings
    Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts
    12 D.C. United 2 1 1 0 3 3 0 3
    13 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 1 1 0 2 3 1 3
    14 Portland Timbers 2 1 1 0 2 3 1 3
    15 Real Salt Lake 2 0 0 2 1 1 0 2
    16 Chicago Fire FC 2 0 1 1 2 3 1 1
    Updated to match(es) played on March 8, 2020. Source: MLS
    Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) disciplinary points; 6) away goals scored; 7) away goal differential; 8) coin toss or drawing of lots
    Matches

      Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

    March 1, 2020 1Portland Timbers1–3Minnesota United FCPortland, Oregon
    16:30 PST
    Report
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 25,218
    Referee: Ismail Elfath
    March 8, 2020 2Portland Timbers1–0Nashville SCPortland, Oregon
    16:00 PST
    Report
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 25,218
    Referee: Armando Villarreal
    4Los Angeles FCP–PPortland TimbersLos Angeles, California
    Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    5Portland TimbersP–PPhiladelphia UnionPortland, Oregon
    Stadium: Providence Park
    6Houston DynamoP–PPortland TimbersHouston, Texas
    Stadium: BBVA Stadium
    7Portland TimbersP–PFC DallasPortland, Oregon
    Stadium: Providence Park
    8Atlanta United FCP–PPortland TimbersAtlanta, Georgia
    13:30 PST Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    9 (Cascadia Cup)Portland TimbersP–PVancouver Whitecaps FCPortland, Oregon
    19:00 PST Stadium: Providence Park
    10Portland TimbersP–PLA GalaxyPortland, Oregon
    12:30 PST Stadium: Providence Park
    11Real Salt LakeP–PPortland TimbersSandy, Utah
    19:00 PST Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium
    12 (Cascadia Cup)Portland TimbersP–PSeattle Sounders FCPortland, Oregon
    14:00 PST Stadium: Providence Park
    13Minnesota United FCP–PPortland TimbersSaint Paul, Minnesota
    17:00 PST Stadium: Allianz Field
    14Chicago Fire FCP–PPortland TimbersChicago, Illinois
    17:00 PST Stadium: Soldier Field
    15Orlando City SCP–PPortland TimbersOrlando, Florida
    16:30 PST Stadium: Exploria Stadium
    16Portland TimbersP–PSporting Kansas CityPortland, Oregon
    14:00 PST Stadium: Providence Park
    17Portland TimbersP–PColorado RapidsPortland, Oregon
    19:30 PST Stadium: Providence Park
    18New York Red BullsP–PPortland TimbersHarrison, New Jersey
    14:00 PST Stadium: Red Bull Arena
    19Sporting Kansas CityP–PPortland TimbersKansas City, Kansas
    15:30 PST Stadium: Children's Mercy Park
    20Portland TimbersP–PColumbus Crew SCPortland, Oregon
    19:30 PST Stadium: Providence Park
    21Nashville SCP–PPortland TimbersNashville, Tennessee
    16:00 PST Stadium: Nissan Stadium
    22Colorado RapidsP–PPortland TimbersCommerce City, Colorado
    18:00 PST Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
    23Portland TimbersP–PSan Jose EarthquakesPortland, Oregon
    19:30 PST Stadium: Providence Park
    24Portland TimbersP–PHouston DynamoPortland, Oregon
    19:30 PST Stadium: Providence Park
    25LA GalaxyP–PPortland TimbersCarson, California
    19:00 PST Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
    26Portland TimbersP–PFC CincinnatiPortland, Oregon
    19:30 PST Stadium: Providence Park
    August 16, 2020 27Portland TimbersvInter Miami FCPortland, Oregon
    19:30 PST Stadium: Providence Park
    August 22, 2020 28 (Cascadia Cup)Seattle Sounders FCvPortland TimbersSeattle, Washington
    13:00 PST Stadium: Century Link Field
    August 30, 2020 29Portland TimbersvLos Angeles FCPortland, Oregon
    18:00 PST Stadium: Providence Park
    September 5, 2020 30FC DallasvPortland TimbersFrisco, Texas
    17:30 PST Stadium: Toyota Stadium
    September 12, 2020 31San Jose EarthquakesvPortland TimbersSan Jose, California
    19:00 PST Stadium: Avaya Stadium
    September 19, 2020 32Portland TimbersvToronto FCPortland, Oregon
    18:00 PST Stadium: Providence Park
    September 26, 2020 33Portland TimbersvReal Salt LakePortland, Oregon
    19:30 PST Stadium: Providence Park
    October 4, 2020 34 (Cascadia Cup)Vancouver Whitecaps FCvPortland TimbersVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    13:30 PST Stadium: BC Place


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

    Results by round
    Matchday12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334
    GroundHHAAHAHAHHAHAAAHHAAHAAHHAHHAHAAHHA
    ResultLWPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
    Updated to match(es) played on May 5, 2020. Source: Major League Soccer
    A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
    Results by location
    OverallHomeAway
    PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
    2 1 0 1 2 3  −1 3 1 0 1 2 3  −1 0 0 0 0 0  0

    Last updated: March 9, 2020.
    Source: Major League Soccer

    Cascadia Cup

    Standings
    Pos Team GP W L D GF GA GD Pts
    1 Portland Timbers 00000000
    2 Seattle Sounders FC 00000000
    3 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 00000000

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

    MLS Cup Playoffs

      Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

    U.S. Open Cup

      Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

    Leagues Cup

      Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

    July 21/22 Portland Timbers Cancelled TBDPortland, Oregon
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Note: Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.[47]

    Player and staff transactions

    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

    Date Position Player Previous club TAM GAM Notes Source
    Winter
    November 20, 2019 CB Dario Župarić HNK Rijeka Undisclosed N/A Signed to a multi-year contract using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM). [6]
    January 2, 2020 RW Yimmi Chará Atlético Mineiro N/A N/A Will occupy Designated Player and International Roster Slot. [15]
    January 24, 2020 MF Blake Bodily Timbers Academy N/A N/A Signed as a Homegrown Player for 2020 season. [21]
    January 30, 2020 ST Jarosław Niezgoda Legia Warsaw N/A N/A Will occupy Designated Player and International Roster Slot. [22]
    February 25, 2020 DF Chris Duvall OKC Energy FC N/A N/A Signed for the 2020 season. [48]
    June 18, 2020 RB Pablo Bonilla Portland Timbers 2 N/A N/A Will occupy an International Roster Slot. [43]
    June 22, 2020 DF Zac McGraw Army N/A N/A Signed from the 2020 MLS SuperDraft. [44]
    Summer

    Loans in

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

    Loans out

    Date Position Player Loaned club TAM GAM Notes Source
    Winter
    Summer

    Transfers out

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

    Contract extensions

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

    2019 MLS Re-Entry Draft picks

    Stage Position Player Previous club Notes Source
    1 (#14) - - - Passed [49]
    2 (#14) - - - Passed [50]

    2020 MLS SuperDraft picks

      Round Position Player College Other club Notes Source
      1 (#16) MF Aaron Molloy Penn State [16]
      2 (-) Given to DC United in a trade.[R2 trade 1]
      3 (#68) DF Zac McGraw Army Officially signed on June 22, 2020. [16]
      4 (#94) DF Joergen Oland 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.[51]

      Staff in

      Date Name Position Previous club Previous role Notes Source

      Staff out

      Date Name Former role New club New role Notes Source

      Staff extensions

      Date Staff Position Year signed Extension Notes Source

      National Team participation

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

      2020 MLS All-Star participation

      Date Player Positions Opponent club Selection process Source

      Honors and awards

      MLS Player of the Week

      Week Player Ref

      MLS Goal of the Week

      Week Result Player Ref

      MLS Team of the Week

      Week Area Player/Manager Ref
      2 Bench Steve Clark [31]
      2 Bench Dario Župarić [31]

      Statistics

      Appearances and discipline

      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   Apps   Apps   Apps  
      1 GK Jeff Attinella 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      4 DF Jorge Villafaña 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
      7 FW Andy Polo 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
      8 MF Diego Valeri 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0
      9 FW Felipe Mora 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
      10 MF Sebastián Blanco 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
      11 FW Jarosław Niezgoda 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      12 GK Steve Clark 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
      13 DF Dario Župarić 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
      14 DF Andrés Flores 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      15 DF Chris Duvall 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
      17 FW Jeremy Ebobisse 0 (2) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (2) 1 0 0
      18 DF Julio Cascante 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      19 MF Tomás Conechny 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      21 MF Diego Chará 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0
      22 MF Cristhian Paredes 1 (1) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 (1) 1 0 0
      23 MF Yimmi Chará 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
      25 DF Bill Tuiloma 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      27 MF Dairon Asprilla 0 (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (1) 0 0 0
      28 DF Pablo Bonilla 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      30 MF Eryk Williamson 0 (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (1) 0 0 0
      31 GK Aljaž Ivačič 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      32 DF Marco Farfan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      33 DF Larrys Mabiala 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0
      40 MF Renzo Zambrano 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      44 FW Marvin Loría 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      98 MF Blake Bodily 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      DF Zac McGraw 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Players who were transferred/waived from the club during active season or on loan
      DF Jorge Moreira 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

      Last updated: June 22, 2020.
      Source: Competitions

      Goalkeeper stats

      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 Steve Clark 180 3 1.50 5 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.0 0 180 3 1.50 5
      1 Jeff Attinella 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0
      31 Aljaž Ivačič 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0
      TOTALS 180 3 1.50 5 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 180 3 1.50 5

      Last updated: March 9, 2020.
      Source: Competitions

      Top scorers

      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 Diego Valeri 2002
      Own goals 0 0 0 0
      TOTALS 2 0 0 2

      Last updated: March 9, 2020.
      Source: Competitions

      Top assists

      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 7 Andy Polo 1001
      TOTALS 1 0 0 1

      Last updated: March 9, 2020.
      Source: Competitions

      Shutouts

      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 Steve Clark 1001
      TOTALS 1001

      Last updated: March 9, 2020.
      Source: Competitions

      Summary

      Games played2 (1 MLS)
      Games won1 (1 MLS)
      Games drawn0
      Games lost1 (1 MLS)
      Goals scored2 (2 MLS)
      Goals conceded3 (3 MLS)
      Goal difference-1 (-1 MLS)
      Clean sheets1 (1 MLS)
      Yellow cards6 (6 MLS)
      Red cards0
      Most appearances11 players (2 appearances)
      Top scorerDiego Valeri (2 goals)
      Top assistsAndy Polo (1 assists)
      Top shutoutsSteve Clark (1 shutouts)
      Winning percentageOverall: 1/2 (50.00%)

      Last updated: March 9, 2020.
      Source: Competitions

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