2016 Portland Timbers season

Portland Timbers
2016 season
PresidentMerritt Paulson
Head coachCaleb Porter
StadiumProvidence Park
Portland, Oregon
(Capacity: 21,144)
Major League SoccerConference: 7th
Overall: 12th
MLS Cup PlayoffsDid not qualify
U.S. Open CupRound of 16
CONCACAF Champions
League
Group stage
Cascadia Cup2nd
Top goalscorerLeague:
Fanendo Adi (16)

All:
Fanendo Adi (18)
Highest home attendancePreseason:
16,134
(Feb. 27 vs. Chicago)
Regular season:
21,144
(Multiple games; capacity)
Open Cup:
21,144
(Jun. 15 vs. San Jose; capacity)
CCL:
16,977
(Oct. 19 vs. Deportivo Saprissa)
Friendlies:
Lowest home attendancePreseason:
13,431
(Feb. 21 vs. Minnesota)
Regular season:
21,144
(Multiple games; capacity)
Open Cup:
18,164
(Jun. 29 vs. LA Galaxy)
CCL:
16,268
(Aug. 3 vs. C.D. Dragón)
Friendlies:
Average home league attendancePreseason:
14,591
Regular season:
21,144
Open Cup:
19,654
CCL:
16,268
Friendlies:
Biggest win4–0
(Feb. 21 vs. Minnesota United FC)
Biggest defeat1–4
2 Matches
Primary colors
Secondary colors
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All statistics correct as of 10/23/2016.

The 2016 Portland Timbers season was the sixth season for the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top-flight professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. The Timbers began this season as 2015 MLS Cup champions, but failed to qualify for the 2016 playoffs after a 4–1 away defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps FC on the final league day, also resulting in them failing to win the Cascadia Cup.

Background

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Season review

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March

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2016 home opener, Portland Timbers vs. Columbus Crew at Providence Park, March 6, 2016

The reigning champions started their season against Columbus Crew SC. It was the fourth consecutive home opener being the first match of the season for the Timbers. As it has been since 2011, the Timbers Army led the national anthem and raised a tifo remembering the MLS Cup final victory with the words "Kiss. Dance. Love. You always remember your first." The Timbers were able to start strong with Valeri making the first goal in the 23rd minute from a free kick just outside the 18-yard box. Columbus would soon return the blow with a goal that came out of nothing. In the 68th minute, Higuaín was able to control the ball that lightly bounced off of Taylor's back and finish with a bicycle kick to equalize Columbus Crew SC. The Timbers answered in the 79th minute with a goal from Adi, who recovered the deflection from goalkeeper Steve Clark that blocked Asprilla's low shot. The Timbers won, 2–1.

The Timber's felt the loss of Liam Ridgewell who was ruled out with a hamstring injury shortly before the San Jose away match. Jermaine Taylor would be moved into the center back position due to Ridgewell's injury and give Zack Valentin his first start for the Timbers as he filled Taylor's position at left back. The Timber's would fall 2–1 with a late goal from substitute Jack McInerney.

Jack Barmby was announced to join the Timbers on loan from Leicester City and Darren Mattocks was signed from Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

The Timbers faced off with Real Salt Lake at home for a 2–2 draw. Despite playing against a 9-man Salt Lake squad, out-shooting them 26–7, and having 17 corners to their 4, the Timbers were unable to steal the victory and had to settle for the draw. Darren Mattocks was subbed in during this match, making it his first match since joining the Timbers. Fanendo Adi was the lone scorer, putting the ball in the back of the net in the 79th minute and converted a penalty in the 84th minute.

Position at the end of March

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
8 Portland Timbers 3 1 1 1 5 5 0 4
Source: [citation needed]

April

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The Timbers started April on the road in Orlando, Florida, as they faced the current top team in the Eastern Conference, Orlando City FC. The team continued to tinker with the left back position, this time starting Jack Barmby instead of Valentin, giving Barmy his first start and appearance for the Timbers. The Timbers would suffer a harsh defeat of 4–1 with Fanendo Adi's penalty being blocked and allowing Orlando to convert their penalty. Jack McInerney was able to perform a late goal again, preventing Orlando's shutout.

The Timbers continued their search for a win on the road, this time against LA Galaxy. Chris Klute returned to the first team from Timbers 2, getting his first appearance as the squad continued to find a replacement for the left back position. The Timbers also changed their formation for this match from a 4–3–3 to a 4–2–3–1 putting Jack Jewsbury with Chara in the defensive midfielder positions. in the 52nd minute, Diego Valeri was able to send the ball to Fanendo Adi who managed a nice angle shot to send the ball inside the far end of the net. In the 74th minute, the Darlington Nagbe had to be carried off the pitch and return to the locker room via wheelchair due to a serious foul by Nigel de Jong to the ankle, who managed to escape with only a yellow card. Later on during the week, the MLS Disciplinary Committee would rule it was a red and de Jong was handed a 3-game suspension. Nagbe would later be ruled with an ankle sprain, contusion. Unfortunately, the Timbers would have to settle for the draw due to an own goal from Nat Borchers in the 83rd minute, continuing the Timbers search for a win on the road.

The Timbers continued their busy week, this time going against FC Dallas on a rainy Wednesday evening, 3 days after their draw with LA. This would be the first time the Timbers would have to play against a former player, Maximiliano Urruti. The Timbers would feel his presence as he made two key turnovers to give FC Dallas 2 goals, although he would not score any himself. Darren Mattocks prevented FC Dallas' clean sheet by scoring in the 67th minute, giving him his first goal as a Timber player. The Timbers fell 3–1 to FC Dallas.

The Timbers played their 3rd and final match of the week, taking a victory at home against San Jose Earthquakes. Jack McInerney got his first start and scored the first goal of the match in the 52nd minute. Fanendo Adi followed with two more goals in the 65th and 90th+9 minute. Diego Valeri would eventually get a 2nd yellow for kicking the ball away and accidentally hitting Anibal Goody in the face.

For their final match of April, the Timbers traveled to New England. Still plagued with injuries and a red card suspension, the Timbers had to make some new roster changes for this match. The Timbers switched to a 4–4–2, starting Jake Gleeson for an injured Kawarsey and Jewsbury would stand in for a suspended Valeri. Nagbe and Asprilla made their returns for this match. At the 61st minute, the Timbers subbed in Jack Barmby as a forward and scored 3 minutes later as his shot deflected on the ground hard and chipped over the keeper. In the 89th minute, Jermaine Taylor sent the ball into his own net, leveling New England. The final score was 1–1 giving the Timbers a point on the road and still looking for their first clean sheet of the season.

Position at the end of April

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
8 Portland Timbers 8 2 3 3 12 15 −3 9
Source: [citation needed]

May

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The Timbers started off May with a match at home against Toronto FC. It was the first time the Timbers would play against former midfielder and Portland favorite, Will Johnson. Adi would score early in the 17th minute with assists from Valeri and Mattocks. Right before the half, at the 40th minute, Will Johnson was able to shoot a low rocket into the back of the net. He had a moment of excitement but then proceeded to not celebrate against his former club. The Timbers would win it as the final goal was struck by Diego Valeri, which also happened to be his birthday that day, from a free kick around 22 yards out. With the help of backup goalkeeper, Jake Gleeson, who made 4 amazing saves, the Timbers would take 3 points at home with a 2–1 win.

For their first Cascadia match of the year, the Timbers traveled to Canada to face Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The Timbers were able to strike first with Nat Borchers who had a beautiful setup from Darlington Nagbe and Fanendo Adi. Vancouver would later answer back with two goals, sealing the win at 2–1 and remaining undefeated in the Cascadia Cup.

The Timbers took on New York City FC for the first time at Providence Park. Adi was able to score another goal, moving his top scorer record to 8 for the 2016 season. The Timbers would fall 2–1 in the end, extending their losing streak to 3.

The Timbers finished off their month of May, traveling to Bridgeview, Illinois to face the Chicago Fire. Valeri sent one to the back of the net in the 18th minute, but two minutes later, Chicago equalized with DP, David Accam. Both teams would settle for a point and the Timbers continue to look for their first win on the road.

Position at the end of May

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
8 Portland Timbers 14 4 4 6 22 25 −3 16
Source: [citation needed]

June

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Timbers playing Dynamo, June 26, 2016

The Timbers started the month of June back home against San Jose Earthquakes. Liam Ridgewell was the lone scorer by a header from Diego Valeri's free kick outside the 18 yard box. In extra time in the first half, the Timbers would lose Dairon Asprilla to a red card from an elbow to the face. The Timbers were also able to clutch their first clean sheet with Jake Gleeson protecting the net and having only 10 men for the 2nd half.

The Timbers entered the 102nd U.S. Open Cup at home against San Jose Earthquakes, who the team recently defeated at the start of the month in regular MLS season play. Dairon Asprilla would manage to score first from a shot that rolled out of the hands of goal keeper Bryan Meredith. Jack McInerney would follow up shortly with a second goal from a free kick a bit past the 18-yard box. The Timbers would go on to win 2–0, giving Jake Gleeson his second clean sheet of the year. During the fifth round draw, The Timbers drew LA Galaxy at Providence Park. The winner of that match would then go to host the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup.

The Timbers went on their only away match for this month to Salt Lake City to face off against Real Salt Lake. Fanendo Adi would score, raising his count this year to nine goals with an assist from Jermaine Taylor. Lucas Melano was able to score his first goal of the season. The Timber's would tie Salt Lake 2–2.

The Timber's played their final June league match at home against Houston Dynamo. Playing in 87(°F) degree weather, the Timbers fell behind two goals in the 28th and 30th minute. At the 2nd half, the Timbers would rally back with a goal from Lucas Melano, assisted by Diego Valeri in the 63rd minute. Diego Valeri was gifted a penalty at the 82nd minute which he successfully converted. Finally near the final whistle, at the 90+1 minute, Diego Valeri was given another penalty shot and successfully sent the ball to the back of the net, completing the Timber's comeback and collecting all 3 points.

The Timbers would be eliminated from the U.S. Open Cup, following a 0–1 loss to LA Galaxy.

Position at the end of June

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
5 Portland Timbers 17 6 5 6 28 29 −1 23 Knockout Round
Source: [citation needed]

July

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The Timbers start their month of July on the road against Colorado Rapids, who would be starting veteran USA goalkeeper, Tim Howard for the first time. The Timbers were without Diego Valeri and Liam Ridgewell, however, both sides were able to keep a clean sheet and ended the match 0-0.

Continuing their 6-match unbeaten streak, the Timbers traveled to New York to face the Red Bulls. Still without Adam Kawarsey and Diego Valeri, the Timbers held a clean sheet with New York at 0–0, giving both teams a point and raising the Timber's unbeaten streak to 7.

After a very short break, the Timbers returned home to face Montreal Impact. With both sides still missing key players such as Diego Valeri for the Timbers and Didier Drogba for the Impact, both sides would fight for a draw with Jack McInerney being the lone scorer for the Timbers. This put the Timbers to 8 games without a loss.

For the first time this year, the Timbers met with their main rivals, Seattle Sounders FC at home. Diego Valeri would return from his injury and capture a brace in the 44th and 50th minute with one being assisted by Lucas Melano and the other by Jermaine Taylor. Chad Marshall of Seattle Sounders FC would give them one goal; however, Fanendo Adi would put the Timbers back up by two with a goal in the 64th minute, assisted by Melano. The Timbers would win 3–1 and putting them currently in first place for the Cascadia Cup by goal differentials.

Attempting to continue to their undefeated streak, the Timbers went against LA Galaxy at home. LA was without Steven Gerrard and the Timbers without Liam Ridgewell. The Galaxy were able to take a commanding lead with goals from Robbie Keane in the 7th minute and Gyasi Zardes in the 11th minute. Zarek Valentin, assisted by Darlington Nagbe, was able to give the Timbers a goal before the end of the half. Shortly after, Nat Borchers would suffer an Achilles tendon injury that would leave him out for the remainder of the season. In the end, the Timbers would fall 2–1 and ending their streak at 9.

Portland went on the road for the final time for the month and a start to a back to back match of home and away against Sporting Kansas City. The Timbers were table to hold the score 0–0 at the half, but a goal from Jacob Peterson off of a free kick from Benny Feilhaber. The Timbers would take another loss as they prepare for CONCACAF Champions League Group play starting mid week.

Position at the end of July

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
7 Portland Timbers 23 7 8 8 33 34 −1 29
Source: [citation needed]

August

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For their 2nd time in MLS history, the Timbers began their play in the CONCACAF Champions League. Their first match in group B was at home against Club Deportivo Dragón. The Timbers struck first with a goal from Jack McInerney in the 21st minute from a light touch from Diego Valeri's pass. Dragón would answer back in the 76th minute with a goal from Kenroy Howell. Finally, in the 90th minute, Adi was able to take a header that hit the crossbar. Valeri was able to capture the rebound and take a shot that deflected off multiple players of C.D. Dragón and slowly roll slightly pass the line, sealing the Timber's victory, 2–1.

The Timber's completed their first home/away back to back match, this time at home versus Sporting Kansas City. Vytautas Andriuškevičius started his first MLS league match and played in his natural left fullback position. The Timber's lost a man early with Diego Chará getting a straight red, however, 32 minutes later, Sporting Kansas City's Soni Mustivar would also be shown a straight red card, making it an even 10-man match. During the second half, the Timber's would burst to life with an amazing goal from Diego Valeri in the 65th minute that was taken from a bounce off the pitch. Near the end of the match, Jack Jewsbury would score a howler in the 87th minute from a burdened Darlington Nagbe who was able to complete the pass having dealt with two defenders attacking him. Finally, Fanendo Adi would seal the victory with a goal in final minutes of the match. The Timbers were able to get revenge from last week and again move into playoff positioning at 6th place.

The Timber's traveled to the District of Columbia where they fell 0–2 to D.C. United.

The Timbers traveled north to face their main rivals, Seattle Sounders FC. Both teams were able to keep it 0–0 at the half but at the 61st minute, Clint Dempsey was awarded a penalty from a clip from Vytautas Andriuskevicius. The Sounders would convert and make it 1–0. In the 80th minute, Dempsey was able to capture a brace from an assist from Cristian Roldan who would also score in the 83rd minute, putting Seattle up 3–0. Fanendo Adi, who did not start due to a report of the player missing the team plane as punishment, was able to score the last goal and prevent a shut out from Seattle in added time. The Timbers would fall 1–3 to their rivals who they will meet again next week.

For the final time during regular season play, the Timbers went against their main rivals, Seattle Sounders at home. The Sounders would be without Clint Dempsey after he was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat earlier in the week. Looking for revenge from last week's loss, the Timbers were able to provide a dominant first half, scoring 4 goals and keeping Seattle quiet until the second half. The first goal in the 16th minute was a header by Vytas, assisted by Jack Jewsbury. The ball took a deflection off an attempted save from Stefan Frei, hitting the top crossbar, and crossed the line before rolling back out. The 2nd goal was in the 29th minute by Fanendo Adi from a saved shot from Diego Valeri and send the ball into the back of the net. In the 29th minute, Lucas Melano captured a goal after passing the ball to Valeri, then sent to Chara, then back to Melano to complete the assists. On his 2nd start, Steven Taylor would get a quick header from a set piece from Valeri. This would be Taylor's first goal with the Timbers. Seattle would manage to get two goals in the 2nd half. One from Andreas Ivanschitz, assisted by Nicolas Lodeiro in the 47th minute and one by Jordan Morris in the 51st minute, assisted by Ivanschitz and Lodeiro. The Timbers would hold on to collect 3 points from a final score of 4–2.

Position at the end of August

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
6 Portland Timbers 27 9 8 10 41 41 0 35 Knockout Round
Source: [citation needed]

September

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The Timbers traveled to Frisco, Texas to attempt to get their first road win of the season that they still desperately seek. The Timbers, without Darlington Nagbe or Alvas Powell due to call-ups for national team play, went against FC Dallas who lost 5 starters due to national competition as well. The Timbers gave up an early penalty to FC Dallas in the 14th minute, taken and scored by Mario Díaz. Dallas would score again in added time of the first half, this time a goal to Victor Ulloa, putting Dallas up 2–0. In the 53rd minute, Dallas would put themselves comfortably in the lead again with a goal from Walker Zimmerman, assisted by Mario Díaz. The Timbers would be able to prevent a shut out with a goal from Diego Valeri in the 87th minute, assisted by Zarek Valentin; however, it would not be enough and the Timbers still look for a road win with only 3 more away matches left in regular season play.

On September 7, 2016, Chris Klute was loaned out to Minnesota United FC until the remainder of the season.

On September 10, the Timbers hosted Real Salt Lake in a crucial match that would keep them fully in control of their playoff fate. They would prevail with a lone goal in the 12th minute from Fanendo Adi, who sent the Timbers on a 1–0 victory, shutting out Salt Lake. The Timbers would now prepare for their 2nd CONCACAF Champions League match.

Playing their first CONCACAF Champions league away match of the year, the Timbers traveled to Costa Rica to take on Deportivo Saprissa. Diego Valeri would strike first putting the timbers up in the 6th minute. Unfortunately, Jermaine Taylor would equalize for Saprissa in the 33rd minute. In the 45th and 73rd minutes, Saprissa was awarded two penalties, both taken and scored by Marvin Angulo. Saprissa got their final goal from Fabrizio Ronchetti in the 60th minute. Finally, Fanendo Adi scored in the 68th minute but still would not be enough and the Timbers would settle for a 4–2 loss.

On September 18, Jack Jewsbury, the first Timbers captain of their MLS era, announced he would retire at the end of the 2016 season.[1]

Ending their busy week, the Timbers hosted Philadelphia Union. The match went scoreless during the first half, however at the start of the second, Diego Valeri put the ball in the back of the net in the 46th minute, assisted by Darren Mattocks. Immediately after, Chris Pontius would equalize Philadelphia making it 1–1. A few minutes later, Fanendo Adi would put the Timbers back in the lead with a goal in the 53rd minute. In the 85th minute, Philadelphia's Joshua Yaro would be should a 2nd yellow and be sent off, giving the Timbers breathing room to close out the match at 2–1. For the first time this year, the Timbers would move up to 5th place.

The Timbers traveled to Houston where they went against Houston Dynamo. Still looking for their first road win of the season, the Timbers would fall 3–1 with a lone goal from Diego Valeri in the 51st minute. Houston's Mauro Manotas would capture a hat trick.

The Timbers traveled to their final away match in CCL group stage play to face Club Deportivo Dragón in El Salvador. The Timbers would go down by a goal by Kevin Melara in the 54th minute. Fanendo Adi would score in the 79th minute, giving the Timbers a chance to pull back. In the 90th minute, Darlington Nagbe was able to take a free kick and send the ball in the back of the net, granting the Timbers first away win of the year by finishing the match 2-1 and keeping the Timbers hopes for CCL advancement alive.

Position at the end of September

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
7 Portland Timbers 31 11 8 12 46 48 −2 41
Source: [citation needed]

October

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As the regular season begins to come to a close and still chasing a playoff spot, the Timbers traveled to Commerce City to face Colorado Rapids. The Timbers attempted to serve Colorado their first loss at home with a goal from Diego Valeri that was called offside. Later in the 63rd Sebastien Le Toux would put the Rapids ahead and take all 3 points from the Timbers with a final score of 1–0.

On October 14, the Timbers announced that they have signed Portland Timbers 2 defender, Marco Farfan to a Homegrown Player deal. He will be on the active roster during the start of the 2017 season.

Playing their final regular season home match, the Timbers continued their away/home back-to-back matches with Colorado Rapids. Before the start of the anthem, Jack Jewsbury was honored and said his goodbyes to the crowd. After the anthem, the Timbers Army raised a tifo saying "Always keep your goals in focus and beautiful things will develop" with two sticks off of each player as a developed photo. The match began and in the 35th minute, the Timbers were awarded a penalty and it was successfully converted by Fanendo Adi. Shortly after in the 39th minute, the Timbers were awarded another penalty and was to be taken by Fanendo Adi, unfortunately, the shot was blocked and missed on the rebound. The Timbers would win 1–0, putting them in full control of their playoff destiny with a win next week in Vancouver.

On October 18, Ned Grabavoy announced that he would retire at the end of the season.[2]

The Timbers traveled for their final match of the season up in Vancouver, B.C. where they challenged Vancouver Whitecaps F.C. for a chance to reach the playoffs and win the Cascadia Cup. The Timbers Army opened with an E.T. themed tifo saying "Let's get you home". The match would prove to be a disaster as the Timbers only scored a single goal off a penalty taken and converted by Diego Valeri in the 72nd minute. The Timbers fell, 1–4, losing both a playoff spot and the Cascadia Cup, marking an end to the 2016 season.

Position at the end of the season

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
7 Portland Timbers 34 12 8 14 48 53 −5 44
Source: [citation needed]

Competitions

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Competitions overview

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Competition Record Started round First match Last match Final position
G W D L GF GA GD Win %
MLS Overall (Supporters' Shield)* 34 12 8 14 48 53 −5 035.29 MLS 1 March 6, 2016 October 23, 2016 11th
MLS Western Conference* 34 12 8 14 48 53 −5 035.29 MLS 1 March 6, 2016 October 23, 2016 7th
MLS Cup Playoffs 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 ! DNQ
U.S. Open Cup 2 1 0 1 2 1 +1 050.00 4th Round June 15, 2016 June 29, 2016 Round of 16
CONCACAF Champions League 4 2 1 1 7 7 +0 050.00 Group stage (B) August 3, 2016 October 19, 2016 Group stage
Cascadia Cup* 6 3 0 3 15 13 +2 050.00 MLS 10 May 7, 2016 October 23, 2016 2nd
Total 40 15 9 16 57 61 −4 037.50

Updated to match played October 23, 2016
Source: Competitions
MLS Supporters' Shield, MLS Western Conference, and Cascadia Cup are all part of MLS regular season play. As a result, only the Supporters' Shield portion is included in the total.

Major League Soccer

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Preseason

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Desert Friendlies
  Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

January 31, 2016 1 FC Tucson 1–0 Portland Timbers Tucson, Arizona
10:30 (PST) Schwartz 48' Report Stadium: Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium

Simple Invitational (Rose City Invitational)

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 United States Chicago Fire 3 3 0 0 9 2 +7 9
2 Canada Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3 2 0 1 7 4 +3 6
3 United States Portland Timbers 3 1 0 2 4 4 0 3
4 United States Minnesota United FC 3 0 0 3 1 11 −10 0
Source: [citation needed]

  Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

February 21, 2016 1 Portland Timbers 4–0 Minnesota United FC Portland, Oregon
17:00 (PST) Adi 11' (pen.)
Melano 36'
Nagbe 56'
Valeri 63' (pen.)
Grabavoy Yellow card 81'
Report Calvano Red card 45'
Venegas Red card 62'
Walls Yellow card 76'
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 13,431
February 27, 2016 3 Portland Timbers 0–2 Chicago Fire SC Portland, Oregon
17:00 (PST) Valentin Yellow card 20'
Taylor Yellow card 34'
Chará Yellow card 55'
Report Meira Yellow card 4'
Álvarez 28'
Gilberto 35'
Polster Yellow card 80'
Igboananike Yellow card 81'
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 16,134
Referee: Baldomero Toledo

MLS regular season

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  Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

March 6, 2016 1 Portland Timbers 2–1 Columbus Crew SC Portland, Oregon
13:30 (PST) Valeri 23'
Taylor Yellow card 46'
Adi 79', Yellow card 87'
Powell Yellow card 81'
Report Sauro Yellow card 25'
Trapp Yellow card 45'
Higuaín 58'
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 21,144
Referee: Baldomero Toledo
March 19, 2016 3 Portland Timbers 2–2 Real Salt Lake Portland, Oregon
19:30 (PST) Adi Yellow card 68', 79', 84' (pen.)
Powell Yellow card 76'
Report Plata 16'
Beckerman Red card 31'
Movsisyan 58'
Olave Red card 83'
Obayan Yellow card 87'
Martínez Yellow card 90+5'
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 21,144
Referee: Hilario Grajeda
April 3, 2016 4 Orlando City SC 4–1 Portland Timbers Orlando, Florida
17:00 (PST) Hines 13'
Shea Yellow card 15' 32'
Kaká 48'
Bendik Yellow card 71'
Molino 76' (pen.)
Report Powell Yellow card 38'
Barmby Yellow card 41'
Taylor Yellow card 74'
McInerney 89'
Stadium: Citrus Bowl
Attendance: 31,114
Referee: Alan Kelly
April 10, 2016 5 LA Galaxy 1–1 Portland Timbers Carson, California
18:30 (PST) de Jong Yellow card 74'
Borchers 83' (o.g.)
Report Borchers Yellow card 16'
Adi 52'
Grabavoy Yellow card 87'
Stadium: StubHub Center
Attendance: 25,667
Referee: Allen Chapman
April 13, 2016 6 Portland Timbers 1–3 FC Dallas Portland, Oregon
19:30 (PST) Grabavoy Yellow card 17'
Taylor Yellow card 40'
Jewsbury Yellow card 58'
Mattocks 67'
Report Barrios 4'
Gruezo Yellow card 22'
Castillo 26'
Akindele 29'
Zimmerman Yellow card 33'
Akindele Yellow card 68'
Harris Yellow card 90+1'
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 21,144
Referee: Juan Guzman
April 16, 2016 7 Portland Timbers 3–1 San Jose Earthquakes Portland, Oregon
19:30 (PST) McInerney 52'
Adi 65'
Borchers Yellow card 90'
Valeri Yellow card 90+4' Yellow card 90+5' Red card
Adi 90+9'
Report Godoy Yellow card 55'
Bingham Yellow card 90+4'
Wondolowski 90+1' (pen.)
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 21,144
Referee: Chris Penso
May 1, 2016 9 Portland Timbers 2–1 Toronto FC Portland, Oregon
12:30 (PST) Adi 17'
Ridgewell Yellow card 61'
Valeri 74'
Asprilla Yellow card 82'
Report Johnson 40'
Perquis Yellow card 56'
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 21,144
Referee: Baldomero Toledo
May 11, 2016 11 FC Dallas 2–1 Portland Timbers Frisco, Texas
18:00 (PST) Zimmerman Yellow card 48'
Hollingshead 55'
Zimmerman 57'
Castillo Yellow card 77'
Report Valeri 4'
Melano Yellow card 46'
Valeri Yellow card 88'
Stadium: Toyota Stadium
Attendance: 10,381
Referee: Alan Kelly
May 15, 2016 12 Portland Timbers 1–2 New York City FC Portland, Oregon
16:30 (PST) Zemanski Yellow card 38'
Adi 55'
Report Villa 12'
Allen Yellow card 24'
McNamara 65'
Saunders Yellow card 87'
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 21,144
Referee: Hilario Grajeda
May 28, 2016 14 Chicago Fire 1–1 Portland Timbers Bridgeview, Illinois
17:30 (PST) Accam 20'
Kappelhof Yellow card 38'
Ramos Yellow card 77'
Report Valeri 18'
Ridgewell Yellow card 69'
Klute Yellow card 90'
Attendance: 14,729
Referee: Mathieu Bourdeau
June 18, 2016 16 Real Salt Lake 2–2 Portland Timbers Sandy, Utah
19:00 (PST) Martínez 17'
Beltran Yellow card 56'
Glad Yellow card 66'
Movsisyan 70' (pen.)
Report Adi 29'
Chará Yellow card 33'
Zemanski Yellow card 33'
Melano 44'
Valentin Yellow card 84'
Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium
Attendance: 20,317
Referee: Allan Kelly
June 26, 2016 17 Portland Timbers 3–2 Houston Dynamo Portland, Oregon
15:00 (PST) Melano 63'
Valeri 82' (pen.)
Valeri 90+1' (pen.)
Adi Yellow card 90+3'
Report Wenger 28'
Bruin 30'
Horst Yellow card 42'
Alex Yellow card 90+2'
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 21,144
Referee: Hilario Grajeda
July 10, 2016 19 New York Red Bulls 0–0 Portland Timbers Harrison, New Jersey
15:00 (PST) Miller Yellow card 15' Report Chará Yellow card 14'
Powell Yellow card 64'
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 19,985
Referee: Kevin Stott
July 13, 2016 20 Portland Timbers 1–1 Montreal Impact Portland, Oregon
19:30 (PST) McInerney 14'
Adi Yellow card 70'
Report Piatti Yellow card 18' 44'
Shipp Yellow card 68'
Camara Yellow card 70'
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 21,144
Referee: Allen Chapman
July 23, 2016 22 Portland Timbers 1–2 LA Galaxy Portland, Oregon
12:30 (PST) Valentin 41' Report Keane 7'
Zardes 11'
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 21.144
Referee: Allan Kelly
August 7, 2016 24 Portland Timbers 3–0 Sporting Kansas City Portland, Oregon
13:00 (PST) Chará Red card 12'
Valeri 65'
Jewsbury 87'
Adi 90+2'
Report Sinovic Yellow card 19'
Mustivar Red card 39'
Espinoza Yellow card 47'
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 21,144
Referee: Baldomero Toledo
September 3, 2016 28 FC Dallas 3–1 Portland Timbers Frisco, Texas
18:00 (PST) Díaz 14' (pen.)
Ulloa 45+2'
Ortiz Yellow card 46'
Zimmerman 53'
Hedges Yellow card 54'
Urruti Yellow card 59'
Report Jewsbury Yellow card 22'
Ridgewell Yellow card 52'
Valeri 87'
Grabavoy Yellow card 90+2'
Stadium: Toyota Stadium
Attendance: 14,207
Referee: Baldomero Toledo
September 10, 2016 29 Portland Timbers 1–0 Real Salt Lake Portland, Oregon
19:30 (PST) Adi 12'
Ridgewell Yellow card 50'
Gleeson Yellow card 86'
Report Sunny Yellow card 40'
Morales Yellow card 54'
Phillips Yellow card 75'
Plata Yellow card 90'
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 21,144
Referee: Drew Fischer
September 17, 2016 30 Portland Timbers 2–1 Philadelphia Union Portland, Oregon
15:00 (PST) Valeri 46'
Adi 53'
Report Yaro Yellow card 25'
Bedoya Yellow card 35'
Pontius 47'
Carroll Yellow card 78'
Yaro Yellow card 85' Red card
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 21,144
Referee: Chris Penso
September 24, 2016 31 Houston Dynamo 3–1 Portland Timbers Houston, Texas
16:00 (PST) Manotas 34' (pen.), 73', 85' Report Valeri 51' Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium
Attendance: 19,404
Referee: Juan Guzman
October 1, 2016 32 Colorado Rapids 1–0 Portland Timbers Commerce City, Colorado
18:00 (PST) Badji Yellow card 8'
Le Toux 63'
MacMath Yellow card 77'
Burch Yellow card 78'
Le Toux Yellow card 83'
Cronin Yellow card 90+1'
Williams Yellow card 90+2'
Report Chará Yellow card 38'
Adi Yellow card 73'
Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Attendance: 17,554
Referee: Allen Chapman
October 16, 2016 33 Portland Timbers 1–0 Colorado Rapids Portland, Oregon
14:00 (PST) Ridgewell Yellow card 21'
Adi 35' (pen.)
Chará Yellow card 50'
Andriuškevičius Yellow card 90+5'
Report Calvert Yellow card 26'
Williams Yellow card 32'
Burling Yellow card 33'
Azira Yellow card 79'
Doyle Yellow card 89'
Watts Yellow card 90+3'
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 21,144
Referee: Silviu Petrescu
October 23, 2016 34 Cascadia Cup Vancouver Whitecaps FC 4–1 Portland Timbers Vancouver, BC
13:00 (PST) Barnes 13'
Watson Yellow card 26'
Barnes 32'
Morales 54' Yellow card 54'
Mezquida 55'
Report Adi Yellow card 37'
Valeri 72' (pen.)
Stadium: BC Place
Attendance: 24,083
Referee: Alan Kelly

The 2016 MLS regular-season schedule was released on January 7, 2016.

Results by round
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Round12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334
StadiumHAHAAHHAHAAHHAHAHAAHHHAHAAHAHHAAHA
ResultWLDLDLWDWLLLWDWDWDDDWLLWLLWLWWLLWL
Updated to match(es) played on October 16, 2016. Source: Schedule
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Results by location
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Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
34 12 8 14 48 53  −5 44 12 2 3 35 21  +14 0 6 11 13 32  −19

Last updated: October 24, 2016.
Source: MLS Regular Season

Western Conference standings
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Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
5 Sporting Kansas City 34 13 13 8 42 41 +1 47 MLS Cup Knockout Round
6 Real Salt Lake 34 12 12 10 44 46 −2 46
7 Portland Timbers 34 12 14 8 48 53 −5 44
8 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 34 10 15 9 45 52 −7 39
9 San Jose Earthquakes 34 8 12 14 32 40 −8 38
Source: MLS
Overall standings
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Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts
10 D.C. United 34 11 10 13 53 47 +6 46
11 Montreal Impact 34 11 11 12 49 53 −4 45
12 Portland Timbers 34 12 14 8 48 53 −5 44
13 Philadelphia Union 34 11 14 9 52 55 −3 42
14 New England Revolution 34 11 14 9 44 54 −10 42
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored;

MLS Cup Playoffs

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The Timbers did not defend their 2015 MLS Cup win. They went into the final match of the season needing their first road win of the 2016 season to clinch a playoff berth. The Timbers lost the match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, 4–1, in what was a "shameful ending to a deeply disappointing season."[3]

U.S. Open Cup

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  Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

CONCACAF Champions League

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  Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

Group B

August 3, 2016 1 Portland Timbers United States 2–1 El Salvador C.D. Dragón Portland, Oregon
19:00 (PST) McInerney 21'
Valeri 90'
Report Polio Yellow card 55'
Osorio Yellow card 57'
Monteagudo Yellow card 68'
Hernández Yellow card 84'
Cruz Yellow card 90+4'
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 16,268
Referee: Jafeth Perea (Panama)
October 19, 2016 4 Portland Timbers United States 1–1 Costa Rica Deportivo Saprissa Portland, Oregon
19:00 (PST) McInerney Yellow card 45'
McInerney 57'
Chará Yellow card 90+4'
Report Blackburn 24'
Arauz Yellow card 52'
Calvo Yellow card 59'
Machado Yellow card 77'
Guzmán Yellow card 89'
Carvajal Yellow card 89'
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 16,977
Referee: Walter López
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification SAP POR DRA
1 Costa Rica Saprissa 4 2 2 0 11 3 +8 8 Quarter-finals 4–2 6−0
2 United States Portland Timbers 4 2 1 1 7 7 0 7 1−1 2–1
3 El Salvador Dragón 4 0 1 3 2 10 −8 1 0−0 1–2
Source: CONCACAF

Cascadia Cup

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The Cascadia Cup is a trophy that was created in 2004 by supporters of the Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. It is awarded to the club with the best record in MLS regular-season games versus the other participants.

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 6 3 0 3 11 10 +1 9
2 Portland Timbers 6 3 0 3 14 14 0 9
3 Seattle Sounders FC 6 3 0 3 10 11 −1 9
Source: [citation needed]

  Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

May 7, 2016 10 Cascadia Cup Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–2 Portland Timbers Vancouver, BC, Canada
14:00 (PST) Morales Yellow card 10'
Watson Yellow card 15'
Kudo 60'
Bolaños 66'
Pérez Yellow card 69'
Report Borchers 34'
Nagbe Yellow card 70'
Stadium: BC Place
Attendance: 22,120
Referee: Kevin Stott
May 22, 2016 13 Cascadia Cup Portland Timbers 4–2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC Portland, Oregon, U.S.
13:30 (PST) Valeri 3' (pen.)
McInerney 28' Yellow card 41'
Asprilla 77' (pen.)
Nagbe 82'
Report Erik Hurtado Yellow card 30'
Parker Yellow card 46'
Manneh 49'
Morales Yellow card 80' 83'
Watson Yellow card 90'
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 21,144
Referee: Ted Unkel
July 17, 2016 21 Cascadia Cup Portland Timbers 3–1 Seattle Sounders FC Portland, Oregon, U.S
12:00 (PST) Jewsbury Yellow card 11'
Valeri 44', 50'
Adi 64' (Melano)
Report Jones Yellow card 37'
Marshall 59'
Alonso Yellow card 66'
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 21,144
Referee: Jair Marrufo
August 21, 2016 26 Cascadia Cup Seattle Sounders FC 3–1 Portland Timbers Seattle, Washington, U.S.
18:30 (PST) Ivanschitz Yellow card 37'
Jones Yellow card 40'
Dempsey 61' (pen.)
Dempsey 80'
Roldan 83'
Report Chará Yellow card 42'
Adi 90+3'
Stadium: CenturyLink Field
Attendance: 53,302
Referee: Alan Kelly
August 28, 2016 27 Cascadia Cup Portland Timbers 4–2 Seattle Sounders FC Portland, Oregon, U.S.
14:00 (PST) Vytas 16'
Adi 21'
Melano 29'
S. Taylor 43'
Report Lodeiro Yellow card 26'
Ivanschitz Yellow card 45' 47'
Morris 51'
Jones Yellow card 78'
Valdez Yellow card 90'
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 21,144
Referee: Hilario Grajeda
October 23, 2016 34 Cascadia Cup Vancouver Whitecaps FC 4-1 Portland Timbers Vancouver, BC, Canada
13:00 (PST) Barnes 13', 32'
Waston Yellow card 26'
Pedro Morales 54' Yellow card 54'
Mezquida 55'
Report Adi Yellow card 37'
Valeri 72' (pen.)
Stadium: BC Place
Attendance: 24,083
Referee: Alan Kelly

Club

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Executive staff

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Position Staff
Majority Owner & President Merritt Paulson
Chief Operating Officer Mike Golub
General Manager / Technical Director Gavin Wilkinson

Last updated: January 12, 2016
Source: Portland Timbers

Coaching staff

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Position Staff
Head Coach Caleb Porter
Assistant Coach Pablo Moreira
Assistant Coach Sean McAuley
Assistant Coach Cameron Knowles
Assistant Coach/Portland Timbers 2 Head Coach Andrew Gregor
Goalkeeping Coach Adin Brown
Head Athletic Trainer Nik Wald, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer Alex Margarito, ATC
Director of Sports Science Nick Milanos

Last updated: March 13, 2016
Source: Portland Timbers

Stadiums

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Ground (capacity and dimensions) Providence Park (21,144 / 110x75 yards)
Training Ground Adidas Training Facility

Source: Providence Park

Kits

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Kits are used for a period of two years. Afterwards, a new kit is released. The year for each kit is offset so that one of the two changes each year. The primary kit is due to change at the end of this year.

Primary kit

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The first kit was released in 2015 and was used until the end of the 2016 season. It features a large chevron on the chest with its primary colors being dark green, light green, and white. It features the sponsor Alaska Airlines on the front. In 2016, the first kit was altered to have Alaska's Airline's logo changed to their new logo, which just uses "Alaska". The kit also received a golden star, which is formal for any club who wins the MLS Cup the previous year. Inside the star can be found a "15" to commemorate the 2015 year.

Primary
Primary Alt.
Type Shirt Shorts Socks
Primary Green / White White Green
Primary Alt. Green / White Green Green

Secondary kit

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The new secondary kit will be used from 2016 until the end of the 2017 season. It features a red fading to black hoop style with each fade's border being the shape of thorns which represents Portland's nickname, the Rose City. The kit however is not full hoops, the back is a solid red where the player's name and number are featured. The kit also has an alternative Alaska Airlines logo, however, with "Airlines" in small font below the logo.

Secondary
Type Shirt Shorts Socks
Secondary Red / Black Black Red

Third, alternative kit

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The Timbers did not have a third kit for the 2016 season.

Squad information

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First-team squad

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All players contracted to the club during the season included.
Last updated: August 8, 2016[4]

No. Name Nationality Positions Date of birth (age) Year with club (year signed)
Goalkeepers
1 Chris Konopka United States GK (1985-04-14) April 14, 1985 (age 39) 1 (2016)
33 Wade Hamilton United States GK (1994-09-15) September 15, 1994 (age 30) 1 (2016)
90 Jake Gleeson New Zealand GK (1990-06-26) June 26, 1990 (age 34) 6 (2011)
Defenders
2 Alvas Powell Jamaica RB (1994-07-18) July 18, 1994 (age 30) 4 (2013)
4 Jermaine Taylor Jamaica LB / CB / RB (1985-01-14) January 14, 1985 (age 39) 1 (2016)
5 Vytautas Andriuškevičius (INT) Lithuania LB / CB (1990-10-08) October 8, 1990 (age 34) 1 (2016)
7 Nat Borchers United States CB (1981-04-13) April 13, 1981 (age 43) 2 (2015)
12 Gbenga Arokoyo (INT)