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The Traffic Report: Do we want honest coaches?
What does "sticking with us through adversity” actually mean?
 • Tyson Alger
Martí Cifuentes has plenty of ideas for the Timbers. His first move may be patience.
After seven months away from coaching, Cifuentes arrives in Portland with new ideas — and the awareness that the surging Timbers may not need much…
 • Tyson Alger
Martí Cifuentes arrives in Portland, will take over Timbers next week
The Jack Cassidy era of the Portland Timbers is finally coming to a close.
 • Tyson Alger
Jack Cassidy made things simple — and got Portland winning again
Before handing the keys to Martí Cifuentes, Jack Cassidy guided Portland back into playoff position — sealed by an improbable derby winner from Brandon…
 • Tyson Alger

July 2026

Portland Timbers officially hire Martí Cifuentes as new manager
The 44-year-old Spaniard brings an attacking, possession-based philosophy to Portland after coaching stops in England and Scandinavia.
 • Tyson Alger
Kevin Kelsy is young — and so much more
He was smuggled into his first team in the back of a truck in Venezuela. He saw drones explode in Ukraine. He's growing in soccer — but don't tell this…
 • Tyson Alger
In a summer of belief, the U.S. runs into reality
The Americans helped make soccer feel different in the Northwest, but Belgium’s 4-1 win showed how much ground still separates the U.S. from the sport’s…
 • Tyson Alger
USA vs. Belgium: World Cup Round of 16 live updates and photos
Yes, Balogun is starting.
 • Tyson Alger
The Traffic Report: On Ja, Japan, the World Cup and the Bananas taking on Autzen
OK, then.
 • Tyson Alger

June 2026

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