Jona back with the team and back in training. Could be huge to have his goal scoring ability back!

Just came across these today 29.99. Small, Mediums and XL. I feel like the XL fits like a large or I'm still wearing my winter coat. This was on 4.8 at 3:30.

Cuz the anniversary kit has been taken off the protected list and is the usual 50% off now. At least one of all men's sizes as of 1 pm today.

https://www.bangerstickets.com

And at $25 for the cheapest seat, the prices are frankly insane!

1. Seattle Sounders: Should be a few spots lower after that turd. Am I keeping them above the Timbers for the sake of what has become a running BlueSky bit?

2. Portland Timbers: Yes. Yes I am.

https://tacticsfreezone.substack.com/p/power-rankings-1-30-matchday-7?utm_campaign=post&triedRedirect=true

Once again, watching at Noble Hop in Hillsboro (opening at 11 for the match!). Planning to bring some brunchy foods to share if you are looking for a group watch party. Hope to see you!!

I know, I know... but still, after the weekend's cards have fallen, we're in fifth in the West, we're in a solid run of form, we play SKC next week, and are within spitting distance of a (tied) second place spot. I'm hyped on a Monday.

The Houston match and last night were the ones I've watched most closely, and I gotta say I'm impressed with Finn Surman. Dude is 21 but plays with a much more veteran player's poise, nous, and cool.

I'll give you a for-instance. When Fory failed to mark his man for Houston's goal, Finn walked over and seemed to tell him it was ok; Fory was still a bit hot (with himself) and Finn flattened his hands to signal 'calmer' and then chatted with him, pointing a couple of spots on the field; Fory was, like, 'Gotcha.'

It's a long time since I've seen a Timbers CB who gave me confidence that he was reading the game, communicating to his fellow defenders, and backing up his talk with solid, smart, effective play. Last night he was as involved and formidable and composed as a guy with 10 times as many games under his belt.

There are so many reasons to despair in this moment -- the Timbers, the world, life itself -- but I relish the prospect of watching this young man progress. He gives me hope.

When I was first getting into pro footy with a group of English co-workers, one of their favorite lectures was the difference between a good Nil Draw and a bad one. Years ago we had the prototype bad one against New England where one team parks the bus and the other team flails while trying to break it down. No great chances, nothing to watch.

Last night both teams had great chances but there was great defending and standout goal keeping. The game was open and exciting, but both teams kept the ball out of the opponents net. In the end, it was a fair result - and and example of a good Nil Draw.

Well done, Timbers.

My recap of yesterday's draw.

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We tied 0-0

Any reason why other club captains will have team specific arm bands while Chara is rocking the red and white $8 Tursi's soccer store special? I imagine it's personal choice, but don't know what the reasoning may be, or if it's club choice. We couldn't at least have got the green one?

ANOTHER 3 POINTS INCOMING!!

HYPE THREAD

Lineup Thread

Kick off is at 4:54 PM PST

MLS Match Center

Portland Timbers 0 - 0 Austin FC

3' - good header chance for them, put barely wide

25' - give away in our box, but a phenomenal tackle by Ayala puts out the fire

33' - good shot on target by Da Costa

Halftime

Not too many chances on either side. We could certainly win this game! Let's fucking go!

51' - Good hit by Moreno gets blocked and then the follow up by Mosquera gets belted at their keeper again. We have been much better this first 5-10 minutes.

58' - Chara IN ||| Ortiz OFF (looks like a small injury) The birthday boy gets some minutes!!

68' Yellow for Da Costa (took a shot after a foul was called)

73' - Yellow card for Fory

74' - Kelsey ON ||| Mora OFF

75' - Yellow card for Antony

80' - good save by Jimmy Pants!

83' - Eric Miller & Lassiter ON ||| Mosquera & Moreno OFF

95' - Great header from Kamal off a corner, keeper was equal to it. Almost stole all 3 points.

Game over

A pair of goose eggs.