With a few Open Cup clashes and history behind it ... ahead of their MLS entrance, reading: "Portland, Oregon, Soccer City USA 2011" with the Timbers logo. Billboards be damned, nothing off ...

After scoring the first goal of his MLS career, after giving the Portland Timbers their first lead at home since Sept. 18 and after being mobbed by a group of teammates — all larger than his 5 ...