Tag Archives: Troy Perkins

Can Portland Answer the Curtain Call? Three Questions for the Timbers

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Robert Hay

The “expansion” Portland Timbers had a debut MLS season to remember.  The team quickly became the darling of the TV networks with their passionate and creative fans, the team played an exciting brand of soccer, and the resurgence of Jack … Continue reading →

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Portland Playoff Hopes Stay Alive With 1-1 Draw

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Robert Hay

The difference between MLS and most other major American sports leagues is that two teams with losing records can play a low scoring game in the rain and have it be one of the most exciting games of the year. … Continue reading →

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MLS Provides a Weekend of Talking Points

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Robert Hay

From the pre-game Friday night to the waning minutes of the late Saturday game, MLS provided a number of compelling story lines for the American soccer fan.  Soccer Night in America received at least tepid praise from most commentators (see … Continue reading →

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Timbers Acquire Perkins to Start in Goal

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Robert Hay

The Portland Timbers made a move to upgrade in goal yesterday by swapping keepers with D.C. United, sending Steve Cronin to the nation’s capital in exchange for Troy Perkins.  It was the two club’s second trade of the offseason; during the … Continue reading →

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United Back on Course for Another Open Cup Run

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Chris Riordan

A sparse crowd at chilly RFK Stadium (2,804 announced) wednesday evening witnessed the pieces finally fall into place for a struggling DC United. On a night when the cold weather, local playoff hockey and having an Open Cup match midweek … Continue reading →

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What Has Gone Wrong with DC United? : League Staple in the Cellar

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Chris Riordan

The question “What’s going on in DC?” has become a recurring one among the fan circles of Major League Soccer. It’s a question that seems to be important to any fan of the game in this country. Whether it be … Continue reading →

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Bradley announces United States’ January Camp Roster

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Adam Serrano

A pair of Scandinavian stand outs as well as few MLS emerging stars headline Bob Bradley’s 30 man roster for the annual January training camp.  Rising MLS stars, Omar Gonzalez, Chris Pontius and Kevin Alston will have the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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