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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
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All statistics correct as of June 22, 2020.

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.

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: [1]

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 United States GK 2017 (1988-09-29) September 29, 1988 (age 36) 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 35) 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 33) free transfer 0 0
18 Julio Cascante Costa Rica CB 2018 (1993-10-03) October 3, 1993 (age 31) 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
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 34) 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 30) 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 30) 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

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 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 C.S. 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

  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
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

Group F matches

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

  Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

July 18, 2020 2 Portland Timbers v Houston Dynamo Orlando, Florida
17:00 PST Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Attendance: closed match
July 23, 2020 3 Portland Timbers v Los Angeles FC Orlando, Florida
19:30 PST Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Attendance: closed match
Group F Standings
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[47]
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers

MLS Regular season

Western Conference
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[48]
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:
Overall standings
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[49]
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

  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
August 16, 2020 27 Portland Timbers v Inter Miami FC Portland, Oregon
19:30 PST Stadium: Providence Park
August 22, 2020 28 (Cascadia Cup) Seattle Sounders FC v Portland Timbers Seattle, Washington
13:00 PST Stadium: Century Link Field
August 30, 2020 29 Portland Timbers v Los Angeles FC Portland, Oregon
18:00 PST Stadium: Providence Park
September 5, 2020 30 FC Dallas v Portland Timbers Frisco, Texas
17:30 PST Stadium: Toyota Stadium
September 12, 2020 31 San Jose Earthquakes v Portland Timbers San Jose, California
19:00 PST Stadium: Avaya Stadium
September 19, 2020 32 Portland Timbers v Toronto FC Portland, Oregon
18:00 PST Stadium: Providence Park
September 26, 2020 33 Portland Timbers v Real Salt Lake Portland, Oregon
19:30 PST Stadium: Providence Park
October 4, 2020 34 (Cascadia Cup) Vancouver Whitecaps FC v Portland Timbers Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
13:30 PST Stadium: BC Place


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

Results by round
Matchday12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334
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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
Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
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 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

  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 United States Cancelled Mexico TBD Portland, Oregon
Stadium: Providence Park
Note: Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.[50]

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 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. [51]
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 Venezuela Zac McGraw United States 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 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

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 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

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

Stage Position Player Previous club Notes Source
1 (#14) - - - Passed [52]
2 (#14) - - - Passed [53]

2020 MLS SuperDraft picks

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.[54]

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 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]

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 United States Steve Clark [31]
2 Bench Croatia 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 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 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
7 FW Peru Andy Polo 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
8 MF Argentina Diego Valeri 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0
9 FW Chile Felipe Mora 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
10 MF Argentina Sebastián Blanco 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
11 FW Poland Jarosław Niezgoda 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12 GK United States Steve Clark 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
13 DF Croatia Dario Župarić 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 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 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
17 FW United States Jeremy Ebobisse 0 (2) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (2) 1 0 0
18 DF Costa Rica Julio Cascante 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
19 MF Argentina Tomás Conechny 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
21 MF Colombia Diego Chará 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0
22 MF Paraguay Cristhian Paredes 1 (1) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 (1) 1 0 0
23 MF Colombia Yimmi Chará 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
25 DF New Zealand Bill Tuiloma 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MF United States Eryk Williamson 0 (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (1) 0 0 0
31 GK Slovenia Aljaž Ivačič 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
32 DF United States Marco Farfan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
33 DF Democratic Republic of the Congo Larrys Mabiala 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0
40 MF Venezuela Renzo Zambrano 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
44 FW United States Marvin Loría 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
DF United States 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 Paraguay 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 United States Steve Clark 180 3 1.50 5 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.0 0 180 3 1.50 5
1 United States Jeff Attinella 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0
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 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 Argentina Diego Valeri 2 0 0 2
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 Peru Andy Polo 1 0 0 1
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 United States Steve Clark 1 0 0 1
TOTALS 1 0 0 1

Last updated: March 9, 2020.
Source: Competitions

Summary

Games played 2 (1 MLS)
Games won 1 (1 MLS)
Games drawn 0
Games lost 1 (1 MLS)
Goals scored 2 (2 MLS)
Goals conceded 3 (3 MLS)
Goal difference -1 (-1 MLS)
Clean sheets 1 (1 MLS)
Yellow cards 6 (6 MLS)
Red cards 0
Most appearances 11 players (2 appearances)
Top scorer ArgentinaDiego Valeri (2 goals)
Top assists PeruAndy Polo (1 assists)
Top shutouts United StatesSteve Clark (1 shutouts)
Winning percentage Overall: 1/2 (50.00%)

Last updated: March 9, 2020.
Source: Competitions

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