2018 Portland Timbers season

The 2018 Portland Timbers season is the 32nd season in their existence and the 8th 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 MLS Cup 2017 to the end of MLS Cup 2018.

Portland Timbers
2018 season
PresidentMerritt Paulson
Head coachGiovanni Savarese
StadiumProvidence Park
Portland, Oregon
(Capacity: 21,144)
Major League SoccerConference: 5th
Overall: 8th
MLS Cup PlayoffsRunners-up
U.S. Open CupQuarterfinals
LAFC 3–2 POR
(July 18)
Cascadia Cup3rd
Highest home attendancePreseason:
N/A
Regular season:
21,144
Open Cup:
14,556
Lowest home attendancePreseason:
N/A
Regular season:
21,144
Open Cup:
12,769
Average home league attendancePreseason:
N/A
Regular season:
21,144
Open Cup:
13,663
Biggest winPOR 3–0 NYC
(April 22)
Biggest defeatNY 4–0 POR
(March 10)
Primary colors
Secondary colors
All statistics correct as of April 16, 2018.

Background

Season review by month

Off season

Preseason

March

April

From April 5 until April 8 the eMLS Cup took place at PAX East in Boston. Timber's eSports player Edgar Guerrero (X_Thiago_Silva_0) finished 7th in the Preliminary Round, giving him a spot in the Western Quarter Finals. Guerrero would fall to Sporting Kansas City eSports player Alex Betancourt (SKC Alekzandur) in the Western Quarter Finals to a score of 3–2.

The Timbers traveled to Orlando, again without the injured Liam Ridgewell for their last away match before the home opener. In the 16th minute, Sebastián Blanco was issued a 2nd yellow card for diving; however, VAR was called to review and the card was overturned and a penalty issued. Even with Joe Bendik guessing the right way, Diego Valeri sent the ball into the far left side of the net, putting the Timbers up 1–0. In the 59th minute, Bill Tuiloma was able to head the ball into the net with from a free kick from Diego Valeri that would put the Timbers up 2–0. Starting from the 80th minute, Orlando City SC would begin their comeback starting with a flick from Chris Mueller from a corner kick taken by Yoshimar Yotún, putting Orlando on the board at 2–1. Shortly after in the 81st minute, a controversial penalty was awarded to Orlando from a foul to Dom Dwyer inside the box. It was taken and successfully converted by Sacha Kljestan. Finally, Orlando would seal the win in the 87th minute from a shot inside the box from Dom Dwyer. The final score of the match was 3–2 to Orlando City SC.

On April 14, Portland hosted their home opener for the 2018 campaign against Minnesota United FC. The Timbers Army sang the national anthem for the home opener, as is tradition in the MLS era, followed by unveiling their Singin' in the Rain themed tifo. In the 20th minute, Larrys Mabiala passed the ball to Alvas Powell who was a few feet past the halfway line. Powell was able to run the ball all the way into the box and take a shot sending the Timbers up 1–0. Shortly after in the 23rd minute, Powell was able to perform a cross to Diego Valeri. The Timbers went up 2–0. In the 27th minute, Minnesota's Miguel Ibarra had a goal disallowed after VAR caught him offside. In the 30th minute, Sebastián Blanco had a howler shot from about 30 yards out to almost have another goal, but instead hit the crossbar. In the 42nd minute, Ibbara attempted a header which Gleeson was able to make an extremely quick one handed save. In the 64th minute, Minnesota's Darwin Quintero was able to break through the box and score their first goal of the match, changing the score to 2–1. In the 74th minute, Blanco crossed the bar to Valeri who was deep inside the box. Valeri dropped the ball back to Cristhian Paredes and sent it to Fanendo Adi. Adi was quick to react and used his head to send the ball to the right side and putting the Timbers up 3–1, their highest lead of the season so far. In the 78th minute, Adi would score once again, but would be called offside. Finally in the 81st minute, Bill Tuiloma would accidentally volley the ball past Jake Gleeson's head and score an own goal. The final score was 3–2, giving the Timbers their first win of the 2018 season.

On April 17, Alvas Powell was awarded MLS Week 7 Player of the Week.[1]

On April 19, Alvas Powell won MLS Week 7 Goal of the Week.

On April 22, The Timbers defeated New York City FC 3–0 who at the time was undefeated. Sebastián Blanco, Fanendo Adi, and Larrys Mabiala were the goal scorers and Jeff Attinella delivered the Timbers their first clean sheet of the year.

On April 23, Larrys Mabiala and coach Giovanni Savarese were awarded to MLS Team of the Week.

May

On May 5, Portland defeated San Jose Earthquakes 1–0 with a free kick goal from Diego Valeri.

On May 13, Portland defeated their rivals, Seattle Sounders 1–0 with goal from Sebastián Blanco.

On May 19, Portland continued their 5-game win streak with a 2–1 victory to Los Angeles FC. Goals scored by Cristhian Paredes and Samuel Armenteros. Both players achieved their first goal in MLS. Liam Ridgewell suffered an unknown injury and was subbed off in the 6th minute.

On May 21, Samuel Armenteros was nominated for Goal of the Week (Week 12).[2]

On May 24, The Timbers drew to host San Jose Earthquakes in the fourth round of the 2018 U.S. Open Cup on June 6. Later that day, Samuel Armenteros won Goal of the Week (Week 12).[2]

On May 26, Portland defeated Colorado Rapids 3–2 away. Samuel Armenteros achieved a brace and Diego Valeri moved back into the top goalscorers for the Timbers, tied with Sebastián Blanco at 5.

On May 29, Samuel Armenteros was awarded a spot on Team of the Week (Week 13).[3] Later on that day, he would be announced as a nominee for Goal of the Week (Week 13).[4]

On May 31, Samuel Armenteros won his second Goal of the Week (Week 13).[5]

June

On June 2, Portland drew LA Galaxy at home with a score of 1–1. Diego Valeri converted a Penalty.

On June 4, David Guzmán of Costa Rica and Andy Polo of Peru, both made the final 23 man roster for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. [6]

On June 6, Portland signed Andre Lewis, Marvin Loría, Darixon Vuelto and Renzo Zambrano from Portland Timbers 2 on short term contracts. [7]

Later on, Portland defeated San Jose Earthquakes at home 2–0 in the 2018 U.S. Open Cup round four.

On June 7, Portland drew to host LA Galaxy on June 15 for the fifth round of the 2018 U.S. Open Cup. The other possible teams in the west pot were LAFC and USL side Sacramento Republic FC. If Portland wins round five they will either travel to LAFC or Sacramento Republic FC depending on that match's outcome.

On June 9, Portland hosted Sporting Kansas City with a result of 0–0. Their unbeaten streak continues to nine but dropped to sixth place in the Western Conference.

On June 15, Portland defeated LA Galaxy 1–0 in the round of 16 for the 2018 U.S. Open Cup. The lone goal was scored by Sebastián Blanco, assisted by Fanendo Adi. The Timbers have increased their undefeated streak to 10 matches.

On June 20, Portland found out they will travel to face Los Angeles FC in the quarterfinal of the 2018 U.S. Open Cup on July 18.

On June 24, Portland resumed play after the MLS 2018 FIFA World Cup break by traveling to Atlanta United FC. Portland ended up drawing 1–1 with a goal from Larrys Mabiala, extending their unbeaten streak to 11.

On June 25, Jeff Attinella was award a spot on MLS Team of the Week: Week 17.[8]

On June 30, Portland traveled to face their rivals Seattle Sounders FC for their first official Cascadia Cup match of the year. Portland defeated Seattle 3–2 with Larrys Mabiala capturing a brace and Samuel Armenteros getting a goal. The Timbers are now 12 matches unbeaten.

July

On July 2, Diego Valeri and Larrys Mabiala were awarded a spot on Team of the Week (Week 18).[9]

On July 7, Portland defeated San Jose Earthquakes at home 2–1 with Samuel Armenteros receiving a brace. Portland is now undefeated in 13 matches.

On July 9, Samuel Armenteros and Diego Valeri we're awarded a spot on Team of the Week (Week 19).

On July 12, Marco Farfan was announced as part of the roster for the 2018 MLS Homegrown match.

On July 15, Portland drew Los Angeles Football Club at Banc of California Stadium with a score of 0–0. Portland is now undefeated in 14 matches. Diego Chara received another yellow card this match and will be suspended for the next league match.

On July 17, Portland signed Argentinian midfielder Tomás Conechny on a 2018 loan with purchase option at the end of the season.

On July 18, Portland fell to Los Angeles Football Club at Banc of California Stadium with a score of 2–3. Ending their unbeaten streak across all competitions at 14. They are still unbeaten in league play at 11.

On July 19, Portland placed a protest stating that Los Angeles Football Club broke a U.S. Open Cup rule by playing 6 international players when the rule is 5 for professional level clubs. The draw was delayed due to this.

On July 20, Portland officially withdrew its protest.

On July 21, Portland hosted and drew Montreal Impact 2–2. Samuel Armenteros and Diego Valeri were the goal scorers.

On July 28, Portland defeated Houston Dynamo 2–1 with goals from Sebastián Blanco and Fanendo Adi. Adi would score his final goal as a timber and push the Timber's league undefeated streak to 13.

On July 30, Fanendo Adi was traded to FC Cincinnati for $850,000 in allocation money. Portland now has an open Designated Player slot.

August

On August 2, Portland's assistant head coach Sean McAuley stepped down to become an assistant coach at Orlando City SC.

On August 4, Portland defeated Philadelphia Union 3–0 at home with two successfully converted penalties by Diego Valeri and Dairon Asprilla and a goal by David Guzmán.

On August 8, Vytautas Andriuškevičius was traded to D.C. United for $50,00 in Target Allocation Money (TAM). Portland later that day signed their former 2015 MLS Cup winner left back, Jorge Villafaña from Liga MX side Santos Laguna. Portland traded their way to number 1 on the allocation list by giving LA Galaxy the number 16 position in the Allocation Ranking, $75,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) and $100,000 in 2019 TAM.[10][11]

On August 9, Lucas Melano returns to Portland from loan with Estudiantes.[12]

On August 11, Portland lost for the first time at home this season and ended their 15 league unbeaten streak against their rivals, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The final was a score of 2–1 with Diego Valeri converting a penalty kick.

On August 15, Portland traveled to Audi Field for the first time in Washington, D.C. and lost 4–1. The lone goalscorer was Samuel Armenteros.

On August 17, Portland signed goalkeeper Steve Clark off waivers from D.C. United.[13]

On August 18, Portland traveled to Children's Mercy Park to face Sporting Kansas City with a defeat of 3–0.

On August 26, Portland hosted Seattle Sounders FC in their third out of four Cascadia matches. Portland lost 0–1.

On August 28, Portland loaned out midfielder Eryk Williamson to Portuguese first-division side Clube Desportivo Santa Clara for the club's 2018–19 season with the ability to recall the player in January 2019.[14]

On August 29, Portland defeated Toronto FC at home 2–0. Goals were scored by Diego Chará and David Guzmán.

September

On September 1, Portland traveled to Gillette Stadium to face New England Revolution. The match ended in a 1–1 draw with a goal from Lawrence Olum.

On September 4, three players were called up to play for their national teams. Andrés Flores for El Salvador, David Guzmán for Costa Rica, and Alvas Powell for Jamaica.[15]

On September 8, Portland defeated Colorado Rapids at home 2–0. The goalscorers were Jeremy Ebobisse and Diego Valeri. Both goals were assisted by Sebastián Blanco.

On September 10, Jeremy Ebobisse, Sebastián Blanco, Zarek Valentin, Diego Chará, and Diego Valeri were all awarded spots on MLS: Team of the Week: Week 28.[16]

On September 11, Sebastián Blanco was awarded MLS Player of the Week: Week 28.[17]

On September 15, Portland traveled to BBVA Compass Stadium and lost to the Houston Dynamo 1–4. The lone goal was an own goal from Houston's Alejandro Fuenmayor.

On September 19, Portland defeated Columbus Crew SC at home 3–2 with goals from David Guzmán, Andy Polo, and an own goal from Lalas Abubakar.

On September 22, Portland traveled to TCF Bank Stadium to play Minnesota United FC. Portland lost 2–3 with goals from Alvas Powell and Sebastián Blanco.

On September 23, Alvas Powell was nominated for Goal of the Week: Week 30.[18]

On September 24, Andy Polo was awarded a bench spot on Team of the Week: Week 30.[19]

On September 29, Portland hosted FC Dallas that ended in a 0–0 draw. Liam Ridgewell was sent off with a straight red in the 90+4 minute.

October

On October 6, Portland traveled to Rio Tinto Stadium where they defeated Real Salt Lake 4–1. Goals were scored by Jeremy Ebobisse, a brace by Sebastián Blanco, and Lucas Melano.

On October 9, Sebastián Blanco was awarded a spot on Team of the Week:Week 32 and nominated for Goal of the Week:Week 32.[20]

On October 21, Portland hosted Real Salt Lake. Portland won 3–0, with goals from Larrys Mabiala, Diego Valeri, and Diego Chará. Steve Clark received a clean sheet.

On October 22, Sebastián Blanco was awarded a spot on Team of the Week:Week 34. [21]

On October 28, Portland traveled to BC Place to play their final Cascadia Cup and league match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Portland lost 2–1 with a goal from Andrés Flores. At the end of the match, Portland finished eighth for the Supporters' Shield, fifth in the MLS Western Conference, and third in the Cascadia Cup. Portland is set to play in the 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs knockout round against fourth seed FC Dallas.

On October 31, Portland began its 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs run by traveling to Toyota Stadium where they would face FC Dallas. Portland advanced to the 2018 MLS Western Conference Semi-final round with a 2–1 victory. Both goals were scored by Diego Valeri.

November

On November 4, Portland hosted Seattle Sounders FC for leg one of the 2018 MLS Western Conference Semi-final. Portland emerged victorious 2–1 with goals from Jeremy Ebobisse and Sebastián Blanco.

On November 5, left back Jorge Villafaña was called up for U.S. Men's National Team roster for international friendlies against England, Italy.[22]

On November 8, Portland traveled to CenturyLink Field to take on Seattle Sounders FC for the second leg of the 2018 MLS Western Conference Semi-final. Coming into the second leg, Portland are up 2–1 on aggregate. The match would end at full time at 2–1 with a goal from Sebastián Blanco, sending the match into added extra time. During the added extra time, both teams would score a goal with Dairon Asprilla being the only scorer for Portland. The match had to be decided by penalties where Portland emerged victorious with the outcome of 4–2 with successful converted penalties by Lucas Melano, Diego Valeri, Sebastián Blanco, and Dairon Asprilla. Portland will now face Sporting KC in the 2018 Western Conference Finals.

Midfielders Cristhian Paredes (Paraguay) and Andy Polo (Peru) were called up by their respective national teams on November 12.[23]

On November 25, Portland hosted Sporting KC for the start of the first leg in the 2018 MLS Western Conference Finals. The game ended in a 0–0 draw.

On November 29, Portland traveled to Children's Mercy Park to finish the second leg of the 2018 MLS Western Conference Final. Portland defeated Sporting KC 3–2 and won on aggregate by the same score. Portland will travel to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to play Atlanta United FC in the 2018 MLS Cup final on December 8, 2018. This will be Portland's second appearance at an MLS Cup.

December

On December 8, Portland traveled to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the 2018 MLS Cup Final against Atlanta United FC where they were defeated 2–0.

Team kits

Supplier: Adidas / Sponsor: Alaska Air

Primary
Secondary
Parley

Coaching staff and front office

Executive staff

Position Staff
Majority owner & president Merritt Paulson
Chief operating officer Mike Golub
General manager and technical director Gavin Wilkinson

Last updated: January 12, 2018
Source: Portland Timbers

Coaching staff

Position Staff
Head coach Giovanni Savarese
Assistant coach Vacant
Assistant coach Carlos Llamosa
Goalkeeping coach Guillermo Valencia
Video analyst and assistant coach Shannon Murray
Head athletic trainer Jon MacGregor, ATC
Athletic trainer Taichi Kitagawa, ATC
Athletic trainer Alex Margarito, ATC
Director of sports science Nick Milanos

Last updated: August 2, 2018
Source: Portland Timbers

Grounds

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

Source: Providence Park

Squad Information

First team

As of September 5, 2018[24][25]
    No. Name Nat Positions Since Date of birth (Age) Signed from Games Goals
    Goalkeepers
    1 Jeff Attinella GK 2017 (1988-09-29) September 29, 1988 Minnesota United FC 32 0
    12 Steve Clark GK 2018 (1986-04-29) April 29, 1986 free transfer 1 0
    43 Kendall McIntosh GK 2017 (1994-01-24) January 24, 1994 Portland Timbers 2 1 0
    90 Jake Gleeson GK 2011 (1990-06-26) June 26, 1990 Portland Timbers U23s 59 0
    Defenders
    2 Alvas Powell RB 2013 (1994-07-18) July 18, 1994 Portmore United FC 116 5
    4 Jorge Villafaña LB 2018 (1989-09-16) September 16, 1989 Santos Laguna 52 2
    7 Roy Miller CB 2017 (1984-11-28) November 28, 1984 Deportivo Saprissa 26 1
    16 Zarek Valentin LB / RB 2016 (1991-08-06) August 6, 1991 FK Bodø/Glimt 63 1
    18 Julio Cascante (INT) CB 2018 (1993-10-03) October 3, 1993 Deportivo Saprissa 16 0
    24 Liam Ridgewell (C) CB / LB 2014 (1984-06-21) June 21, 1984 West Bromwich Albion 91 6
    25 Bill Tuiloma (INT) DF / CDM 2017 (1995-03-27) March 27, 1995 free transfer 9 1
    26 Modou Jadama RB 2018 (1994-03-17) March 17, 1994 free transfer 1 0
    32 Marco Farfan (HG) LB 2017 (1998-11-12) November 12, 1998 Portland Timbers 2 16 0
    50 Larrys Mabiala (INT) CB 2017 (1987-10-08) 8 October 1987 Kayserispor 36 4
    Midfielders
    8 Diego Valeri (DP) CAM 2013 (1988-03-15) March 15, 1988 Lanús 172 67
    10 Sebastián Blanco (DP) MF / FW 2017 (1990-03-05) 5 March 1990 San Lorenzo 55 14
    13 Lawrence Olum CB / DM 2017 (1984-07-10) July 10, 1984 Sporting Kansas City 46 1
    14 Andrés Flores CDM 2018 (1990-08-31) August 31, 1990 free transfer 21 0
    19 Tomás Conechny (INT) (L) MF 2018 (1998-03-30) March 30, 1998 San Lorenzo 2 0
    20 David Guzmán (INT) CDM 2017 (1990-02-18) February 18, 1990 Deportivo Saprissa 32 2
    21 Diego Chara CDM 2011 (1986-04-05) April 5, 1986 Deportes Tolima 224 7
    22 Cristhian Paredes (L) CDM 2018 (1998-05-18) May 18, 1998 América (16 On Loan) (1 On Loan)
    23 Jack Barmby (INT) LB / LW / RW / ST 2016 (1994-11-14) November 14, 1994 Leicester City 10 1
    30 Eryk Williamson (HG) (LO) 2018 (1997-06-11) June 11, 1997 D.C. United 0 0
    Forwards
    11 Andy Polo (L) ST / W 2018 (1994-09-29) September 29, 1994 Morelia (14 On Loan) (0 On Loan)
    17 Jeremy Ebobisse FW 2017 (1997-02-14) February 14, 1997 2017 MLS SuperDraft 15 1
    19 Victor Arboleda (INT) FW / MF 2017 (1997-01-01) January 1, 1997 Portland Timbers 2 6 0
    26 Lucas Melano (INT) CF / LW / RW 2015 (1993-03-01) March 1, 1993 Club Atlético Lanús 44 4
    27 Dairon Asprilla RW / LW / FW 2015 (1992-05-25) May 25, 1992 Atlético Nacional 76 5
    28 Foster Langsdorf (HG) FW 2018 (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 N/A 0 0
    99 Samuel Armenteros (L) (INT) CF 2018 (1990-05-27) May 27, 1990 Benevento Calcio (22 On Loan) (8 On Loan)

    eMLS team

    As of March 20, 2018[26]
    Name Nat Since Gamer Tag
    Players
    Edgar Guerrero 2018 X_Thiago_Silva_O

    Competitions

    Competitions overview

    Competition Record Start Round First Match Last Match Final Position (Conference)
    G W D L GF GA GD Win %
    Major League Soccer * 34 15 9 10 54 48 +6 044.12 1 March 4, 2017 October 28, 2017 8th (5th Western)
    MLS Cup Playoffs 6 3 1 2 9 9 +0 050.00 Knock Out October 31, 2018 December 8, 2018 Runners-up
    U.S. Open Cup 3 2 0 1 5 3 +2 066.67 4th Round June 6, 2018 July 18, 2018 Quarterfinals
    Cascadia Cup * 4 1 0 3 4 5 −1 025.00 15 June 30, 2017 October 28, 2017 3rd
    Total 43 20 10 13 68 60 +8 046.51

    Updated to match played December 10, 2018
    Source: Competitions
    * Major League Soccer and Cascadia Cup are all part of MLS regular season league play. As a result, only Major League Soccer portion is included in the total.

    Major League Soccer

    Preseason

    Desert Friendlies – Tucson, Arizona

      Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

    January 31, 2018 1San Jose Earthquakes0–0Portland TimbersTucson, Arizona
    11:00 PST Marie  7' Report Guzmán  29'
    Zambrano  57'
    Stadium: Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium
    February 3, 2018 2Seattle Sounders FC2–1Portland TimbersTucson, Arizona
    17:00 PST Roldan  8'
    Delem  32'
    Bwana  68' (Mathers)
    Mathers  73'
    Report Adi  22'
    Guzmán  24'
    Valeri  24' (Blanco)
    Stadium: Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium
    February 14, 2018 3Houston Dynamo1–1Portland TimbersTucson, Arizona
    13:00 PST Alvarez  12' (Martínez)
    Cabezas  50'
    Elis  85'
    Report Guzmán  26'
    Blanco  30'
    Asprilla  33' (Blanco)
    Vytas  85'
    Stadium: Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium
    February 17, 2018 4FC Dallas2–1Portland TimbersTucson, Arizona
    11:00 PST Urruti  15' (Barrios), 38' (Barrios) Report Armenteros  70' (Valeri) Stadium: Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium
    February 21, 2018 5New York Red Bulls1–4Portland TimbersTucson, Arizona
    13:00 PST Vytas  56' (O.G.)
    Murphy  56'
    Report Polo  10' (Armenteros, Arboleda)
    Armenteros  12'
    Arboleda  69'
    Cascante  89' (Flores)
    Stadium: Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium
    February 24, 2018 6Sporting Kansas City2–3Portland TimbersTucson, Arizona
    15:00 PST Espinoza  27' (Russell)
    Rubio  45+1'  52' (Lobato)
    Report Mabiala  29'
    Powell  31'
    Ridgewell  38'
    Armenteros  53', 58'
    Paredes  77'
    Stadium: Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium

    MLS Regular Season

    Western Conference
    Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
    3 Los Angeles FC 34 16 9 9 68 52 +16 57 Knockout round
    4 FC Dallas 34 16 9 9 52 44 +8 57
    5 Portland Timbers 34 15 10 9 54 48 +6 54
    6 Real Salt Lake 34 14 13 7 55 58 3 49
    7 LA Galaxy 34 13 12 9 66 64 +2 48
    Source: MLS
    Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goal differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss or drawing of lots
    Overall standings
    Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification[lower-alpha 1]
    6 FC Dallas 34 16 9 9 52 44 +8 57
    7 New York City FC 34 16 10 8 59 45 +14 56
    8 Portland Timbers 34 15 10 9 54 48 +6 54
    9 D.C. United 34 14 11 9 60 50 +10 51
    10 Columbus Crew 34 14 11 9 43 45 2 51
    Source: MLS
    Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) disciplinary points; 6) away goals scored; 7) away goal differential; 8) coin toss or drawing of lots
    Notes:
    Matches

      Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

    March 4, 2018 1LA Galaxy2–1Portland TimbersCarson, California
    19:00 PST Alessandrini  19' 34'
    Kamara  32' (Feltscher, dos Santos)
    Ciani  89'
    Report Blanco  66' (Adi)
    Mabiala  86'
    Stadium: StubHub Center
    Attendance: 25,462
    Referee: Jair Marrufo
    March 10, 2018 2New York Red Bulls4–0Portland TimbersHarrison, New Jersey
    16:00 PST Mines  18',  72'
    Lade  68'
    Wright-Phillips  77',  90'
    Rivas  80',  90+3'
    Report Mabiala  74' Stadium: Red Bull Arena
    Attendance: 18,374
    Referee: Allen Chapman
    March 24, 2018 3FC Dallas1–1Portland TimbersFrisco, Texas
    12:30 PST Hedges  8'
    Lamah  37' (Hayes)  75'
    Report Olum  75' 
    Blanco  47' (Adi)
    Chara  90'
    Stadium: Toyota Stadium
    Attendance: 13,851
    Referee: Mark Geiger
    March 31, 2018 4Chicago Fire2–2Portland TimbersBridgeview, Illinois
    15:00 PST Nikolic  12'
    Nikolic  50' (Vincent, Schweinsteiger)
    Vincent  84' (Schweinsteiger)
    Report Valeri  6' (Blanco)
    Valeri  52'
    Blanco  55' (Flores)
    Stadium: Toyota Park
    Attendance: 13,678
    Referee: Drew Fischer
    April 8, 2018 5Orlando City SC3–2Portland TimbersOrlando, Florida
    13:00 PST El-Munir  28'
    Mueller  80' (Yotún)
    Kljestan  82' (PK)
    Dwyer  87' (Allen)  90+3'
    Report Blanco  8'
    Valeri  20' (PK)
    Tuiloma  59' (Valeri)
    Gleeson  77'
    Stadium: Orlando City Stadium
    Attendance: 22,337
    Referee: Drew Fischer
    April 14, 2018 6Portland Timbers3–2Minnesota United FCPortland, Oregon
    19:30 PST Powell  20' (Mabiala)
    Valeri  23' (Powell, Paredes)
    Adi  74' (Paredes, Valeri)
    Chara  90+2'
    Report Schüller  34'
    Burch  39'
    Quintero  64' (Manley)
    Tuiloma  81' (o.g.)
    Ibson  86'
    Boxall  90+2'
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 21,144
    Referee: Jose Carlos Rivero
    April 22, 2018 7Portland Timbers3–0New York City FCPortland, Oregon
    15:00 PST Blanco  26' (Flores, Powell)
    Adi  38'
    Mabiala  66' (Valeri)
    Report Ring  63'
    Callens  90+2'
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 21,144
    Referee: Ted Unkel
    May 5, 2018 8San Jose Earthquakes0–1Portland TimbersSan Jose, California
    19:30 PST Godoy  69'
    Amarikwa  90+7'
    Report Paredes  45+1'
    Chara  53'
    Mabiala  77'
    Valeri  88'
    Ridgewell  90+3'
    Polo  90+4'
    Stadium: Avaya Stadium
    Attendance: 17,850
    Referee: Chris Penso
    May 13, 2018 9 Cascadia Cup[28]Portland Timbers1–0Seattle Sounders FCPortland, Oregon
    13:00 PST Ridgewell  44'
    Blanco  86' (Armenteros)  90+6'
    Report Delem  34'
    A. Roldan  76'
    Wingo  82'
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 21,144
    Referee: Robert Sibiga
    May 19, 2018 10Portland Timbers2–1Los Angeles FCPortland, Oregon
    12:00 PST Chara  45'
    Paredes  52'
    Valentin  54'
    Armenteros  81' (Paredes)  82'
    Report Beitashour  21'
    Kaye  53'
    Zimmerman  66'
    Vela  74'
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 21,144
    Referee: Drew Fischer
    May 26, 2018 11Colorado Rapids2–3Portland TimbersCommerce City, Colorado
    18:00 PST Gashi  3'
    Wilson  23'
    Cascante  31' (o.g.)
    Nicholson  87'
    Boli  87'  90+9' (pen.)
    Report Armenteros  29' (Blanco)  37'
    Valeri  38'  56' (Blanco)
    Mabiala  62'
    Andrés Flores  90'
    Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
    Attendance: 17,424
    Referee: Sorin Stoica
    June 2, 2018 12Portland Timbers1–1LA GalaxyPortland, Oregon
    14:00 PST Valeri  57' (pen.)
    Chara  62'
    Report Pontius  20' (Boateng)
    Pedro  74'
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 21,144
    Referee: Alan Kelly
    June 9, 2018 13Portland Timbers0–0Sporting Kansas CityPortland, Oregon
    19:30 PST Blanco  90+3' Report Opara  90+3' Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 21,144
    Referee: Chris Penso
    June 24, 2018 14Atlanta United FC1–1Portland TimbersAtlanta, Georgia
    13:30 PST Escobar  32'
    Gressel  56'
    Report Chara  24'
    Mabiala  32'  44'
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 45,116
    Referee: Jose Carlos Rivero
    June 30, 2018 15 Cascadia CupSeattle Sounders FC2–3Portland TimbersSeattle, Washington
    13:30 PST Rodriguez  51' (Lodeiro)
    Marshall  68' (Lodeiro)
    Tolo  85'
    Dempsey  89'
    Kee-Hee  90'
    Report Mabiala  48' (Valeri)  74' (Valeri)
    Armenteros  57' (Valeri)
    Valentin  87'
    Stadium: CenturyLink Field
    Attendance: 47,521
    Referee: Ismail Elfath
    July 7, 2018 16Portland Timbers2–1San Jose EarthquakesPortland, Oregon
    20:00 PST Armenteros  14' (Valeri)
    Chara  46'
    Armenteros  53' (Valeri, Blanco)
    Asprilla  55'
    Report Cummings  1'
    Jungwirth  87' (Amarikwa)
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 21,144
    Referee: Ted Unkel
    July 15, 2018 17Los Angeles FC0–0Portland TimbersLos Angeles, California
    15:00 PST Feilhaber  43'
    Nguyen  84'
    Zimmerman  90+3'
    Recap Chara  45+3'
    Blanco  84'
    Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    Attendance: 22,000
    Referee: Silviu Petrescu
    July 21, 2018 18Portland Timbers2–2Montreal ImpactPortland, Oregon
    20:00 PST Armenteros  39'
    Valeri  65'
    Report Piette  19'
    Taïder  23' (Silva)
    Mancosu  41' (Piatti)
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 21,144
    Referee: Fotis Bazakos
    July 28, 2018 19Portland Timbers2–1Houston DynamoPortland, Oregon
    18:00 PST Blanco  7' (Powell)  39'
    Powell  9'
    Asprilla  17'
    Adi  80' (Valeri)
    Report Quioto  12' (Elis)
    Elis  17'
    Watts  26'
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 21,144
    Referee: Nima Saghafi
    August 4, 2018 20Portland Timbers3–0Philadelphia UnionPortland, Oregon
    20:00 PST Valeri  58' (PK)
    Asprilla  84' (PK)
    Guzmán  87' (Valeri)
    Report Bedoya  90' Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 21,144
    Referee: Alan Kelly
    August 11, 2018 21 Cascadia CupPortland Timbers1–2Vancouver Whitecaps FCPortland, Oregon
    20:00 PST Valeri  71' (PK)
    Guzmán  74'
    Report K. Kamara  14' (Waston)
    Techera  43' (Shea)  45+1'
    Shea  50'
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 21,144
    Referee: Jair Marrufo
    August 15, 2018 22D.C. United4–1Portland TimbersWashington, D.C.
    17:00 PST Arriola  33'
    Rooney  43' (Asad)  68'
    Fisher  47' (Acosta)
    Canouse  72'
    Acosta  73'
    Mattocks  90+1' (Segura)  90+2'
    Report Armenteros  35' (Polo, Blanco) Stadium: Audi Field
    Attendance: 18,219
    Referee: Robert Sibiga
    August 18, 2018 23Sporting Kansas City3–0Portland TimbersKansas City, Kansas
    17:30 PST Rubio  28' (Espinoza)  37' (Sallói, Besler)
    Russell  89' (Németh)
    Report Cascante  51'
    Valentin  60'
    Stadium: Children's Mercy Park
    Attendance: 19,737
    Referee: Allen Chapman
    August 26, 2018 24 Cascadia CupPortland Timbers0–1Seattle Sounders FCPortland, Oregon
    18:30 PST Chará  22'
    Blanco  65'
    Asprilla  87'
    Report Smith  65'
    Cascante  76' (o.g)
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 21,144
    Referee: Chris Penso
    August 29, 2018 25Portland Timbers2–0Toronto FCPortland, Oregon
    19:30 PST Chara  64' (Blanco, Valentin)
    Guzmán  83'  85'
    Report Delgado  32' Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 21,144
    Referee: Fotis Bazakos
    September 1, 2018 26New England Revolution1–1Portland TimbersFoxborough, Massachusetts
    16:30 PST Caldwell  58',  76'
    Caicedo  60'
    Mancienne  87'
    Penilla  90+1'
    Report Blanco  19'
    Olum  67',  70' (Cascante, Guzmán)
    Clark  90+1'
    Stadium: Gillette Stadium
    Attendance: 16,040
    Referee: José Carlos Rivero
    September 8, 2018 27Portland Timbers2–0Colorado RapidsPortland, Oregon
    19:30 PST Ebobisse  45' (Blanco)
    Valeri  65' (Blanco)
    Armenteros  78'
    Report Blomberg  43' Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 21,144
    Referee: Drew Fischer
    September 15, 2018 28Houston Dynamo4–1Portland TimbersHouston, Texas
    17:30 PST Elis  32'
    Manotas  39',  65',  71'
    Fuenmayor  81'
    Report Fuenmayor  9' (o.g.)
    Valentin  31'
    Ebobisse  34'
    Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium
    Attendance: 15,256
    Referee: Jair Marrufo
    September 19, 2018 29Portland Timbers3–2Columbus Crew SCPortland, Oregon
    19:30 PST
    Report
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 21,144
    Referee: Ted Unkel
    September 22, 2018 30Minnesota United FC3–2Portland TimbersMinneapolis, Minnesota
    17:00 PST R. Ibarra  18' (Quintero)  36' (Quintero)
    Boxall  43' (Schüller)
    Maximiano  70'
    Bob  89'
    Report Powell  55'
    Blanco  71'  79' (Villafaña)
    Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium
    Attendance: 24,525
    Referee: David Gantar
    September 29, 2018 31Portland Timbers0–0FC DallasPortland, Oregon
    17:00 PST Ridgewell  90+4'
    Chara  90+7'
    Report Gruezo  72'
    Hedges  75'
    González  82'
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 21,144
    Referee: Allen Chapman
    October 6, 2018 32Real Salt Lake1–4Portland TimbersSandy, Utah
    18:30 PST
    Report
    Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium
    Attendance: 20,034
    Referee: Robert Sibiga
    October 21, 2018 33Portland Timbers3–0Real Salt LakePortland, Oregon
    TBD Mabiala  15' (Valeri)
    Valeri  63'
    Chara  68' (Blanco)
    Blanco  68'  87' (Melano)
    Report Beckerman  27' Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 21,144
    Referee: Ismail Elfath
    October 28, 2018 34 Cascadia CupVancouver Whitecaps FC2–1Portland TimbersVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    13:30 PST Davies  28' (Nerwinski)  31'  82' Report Melano  27'
    Flores  90'
    Stadium: BC Place
    Attendance: 25,348
    Referee: Ted Unkel

    The 2018 MLS regular-season schedule was released on January 4, 2018.[29]

    Results by round
    Matchday12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334
    GroundAAAAAHHAHHAHHAAHAHHHHAAHHAHAHAHAHA
    ResultLLDDLWWWWWWDDDWWDDWWLLLLWDWLWLDWWL
    Updated to match(es) played on October 29, 2018. Source: Schedule
    A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
    Results by location
    OverallHomeAway
    PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
    34 15 9 10 54 48  +6 54 11 4 2 30 13  +17 4 5 8 24 35  −11

    Last updated: October 29, 2018.
    Source: MLS Regular Season

    Cascadia Cup

    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. The Portland Timbers are the current Champions. Due to the offset schedule for the 2018 MLS season, the May 13 match against Seattle does not count towards the Cascadia Cup. [28]

    Standings
    Pos Team GP W L D GF GA GD Pts
    1 Seattle Sounders FC 431074+39
    2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 422056-16
    3 Portland Timbers 413057-23

    Last updated: October 29, 2018.
    Source:

    Matches

      Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

    June 30, 2018 15 Cascadia CupSeattle Sounders FC2–3Portland TimbersSeattle, Washington
    13:30 PST Rodríguez  51' (Lodeiro)
    Marshall  68' (Lodeiro)
    Tolo  85'
    Dempsey  89'
    Kee-Hee  90'
    Report Mabiala  48' (Valeri)  74' (Valeri)
    Armenteros  57' (Valeri)
    Valentin  87'
    Stadium: CenturyLink Field
    Attendance: 47,521
    Referee: Ismail Elfath
    August 11, 2018 21 Cascadia CupPortland Timbers1–2Vancouver Whitecaps FCPortland, Oregon
    20:00 PST Valeri  71' (PK)
    Guzmán  74'
    Report K. Kamara  14' (Waston)
    Techera  43' (Shea)  45+1'
    Shea  50'
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 21,144
    Referee: Jair Marrufo
    August 26, 2018 24 Cascadia CupPortland Timbers0–1Seattle Sounders FCPortland, Oregon
    18:30 PST Chará  22'
    Blanco  65'
    Asprilla  87'
    Preview Smith  65'
    Cascante  76' (o.g)
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 21,144
    Referee: Chris Penso
    October 28, 2018 34 Cascadia CupVancouver Whitecaps FC2–1Portland TimbersVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    13:30 PST Davies  28' (Nerwinski)  31'  82' Report Melano  27'
    Flores  90'
    Stadium: BC Place
    Attendance: 25,348
    Referee: Ted Unkel

    MLS Cup Playoffs

    October 31, 2018 KnockoutFC Dallas1–2Portland TimbersFrisco, Texas
    18:30 PST
    Report
    Stadium: Toyota Stadium
    Attendance: 10,297
    Referee: Alan Kelly
    November 4, 2018 Semifinals Leg 1Portland Timbers2–1Seattle Sounders FCPortland, Oregon
    14:30 PST
    Report Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 21,144
    Referee: Ted Unkel
    Note: Portland Timbers lead 2–1 on aggregate.
    November 8, 2018 Semifinals Leg 2Seattle Sounders FC3–2 (a.e.t.)
    (2–4 p)
    Portland TimbersSeattle, Washington
    19:30 PST
    Report
    Stadium: CenturyLink Field
    Attendance: 39,542
    Referee: Jair Marrufo
    Penalties
    Note: The Seattle Sounders won 3–2 in Leg 2, however, the aggregate score finished 4–4 (a.e.t.), and the Timbers won 4–2 on penalty kicks. In the two legged playoff format used in 2018, MLS did not use away goals as a tiebreaker after extra time.
    November 25, 2018 Conference Finals Leg 1Portland Timbers0–0Sporting Kansas CityPortland, Oregon
    16:30 PST Guzmán  36' Report Sinovic  45+1'
    Besler  66'
    Sallói  89'
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 21,144
    Referee: Robert Sibiga
    November 29, 2018 Conference Finals Leg 2Sporting Kansas City2–3
    (2–3 agg.)
    Portland TimbersKansas City, Kansas
    18:30 PST Sallói  20' (Rubio)
    Rubio  47'
    Fernandes  81'
    Report Valentin  17'
    Guzmán  45+5'
    Blanco  52' (Villafaña)
    Valeri  61',  90+9' (Chará)
    Chara  77'
    Villafaña  90+6'
    Asprilla  90+7'
    Stadium: Children's Mercy Park
    Attendance: 20,091
    Referee: Mark Geiger
    December 8, 2018 MLS Cup FinalAtlanta United2–0Portland TimbersAtlanta, Georgia
    17:00 PST
    McCann  90+4'
    Report Chará  80' Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 73,019
    Referee: Alan Kelly

    U.S. Open Cup

    The Timbers and all other MLS clubs join the U.S. Open Cup in round 4.

      Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

    June 6, 2018 4 U.S. Open CupPortland Timbers2–0San Jose EarthquakesPortland, Oregon
    19:30 PST Ebobisse  28'
    Asprilla  66' (Chara)
    Report Alashe  41'
    Ockford  54'
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 12,769
    Referee: Farhad Dadkho
    June 15, 2018 Round of 16Portland Timbers1–0LA GalaxyPortland, Oregon
    20:00 PST Blanco  30' (Adi)
    Asprilla  90+2'
    Report Kitchen  42'
    Carrasco  62'
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 14,556
    Referee: Joseph Dickerson
    July 18, 2018 QuarterfinalLos Angeles FC3–2Portland TimbersLos Angeles, California
    19:30 PST Harvey  10'
    Guzmán  33' (o.g.)
    Vela  38' (Zimmerman)
    Ureña  51' (Jordan Harvey)
    Nguyen  57'
    Report Andriuskevicius  31'
    Blanco  44'
    Cascante  45+2' (Guzmán)
    Andriuskevicius  52' (Asprilla)
    Valentin  67'
    Guzmán  83'
    Cascante  90+3'
    Stadium: Banc of California
    Attendance: 17,898
    Referee: Ramy Touchan

    Friendlies

    Player/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
    January 4, 2018 DF Julio Cascante Saprissa N/A N/A [30]
    January 17, 2018 FW Foster Langsdorf N/A N/A N/A Signed as Home Grown Player [31]
    January 23, 2018 MF Eryk Williamson D.C. United $100,000 $100,000 A 2018 international spot and a 2nd round pick in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft. TAM to be paid in 2019. [32]
    January 24, 2017 MF Andrés Flores New York Cosmos N/A N/A Free Transfer [33]
    January 24, 2017 DF Modou Jadama Tulsa Roughnecks N/A N/A Free Transfer [33]
    Summer
    August 8, 2018 LB Jorge Villafaña Santos Laguna $100,000 $75,000 TAM/GAM to LA Galaxy for Allocaiton. TAM to be paid in 2019. [11]
    August 9, 2018 FW Lucas Melano Estudiantes - - End of loan. [12]
    August 17, 2018 GK Steve Clark Free transfer - - Signed off waivers from D.C. United. [13]

    Loans in

    Date Position Player Parent Club TAM GAM Notes Source
    Winter
    January 17, 2018 DF Andy Polo Morelia N/A N/A On loan for the 2018 MLS campaign with purchase option. [34]
    February 4, 2018 FW Cristhian Paredes América N/A N/A On loan for the 2018 MLS campaign with purchase option. [35]
    February 9, 2018 FW Samuel Armenteros Benevento N/A N/A On loan for the 2018 MLS campaign with purchase option. [36]
    Summer
    July 17, 2018 MF Tomás Conechny San Lorenzo N/A N/A On loan for the 2018 MLS campaign with purchase option. [37]

    Loans Out

    Date Position Player Loaned Club TAM GAM Notes Source
    Summer
    August 28, 2018 MF Eryk Williamson C.D. Santa Clara N/A N/A On loan for the club's 2018–19 season [14]

    Transfers out

    Date Position Player Destination Club TAM GAM Notes Source
    Winter
    November 27, 2017 MF Amobi Okugo N/A N/A Option declined. [38]
    November 27, 2017 FW Darren Mattocks D.C. United N/A N/A Option declined, in discussions. On December 10, 2017, he was traded to D.C. United in exchange for international roster spot. [38][39]
    November 27, 2017 DF Bill Tuiloma N/A N/A Option Declined with bona fide offer. Re-signed. [38]
    November 27, 2017 MF Ben Zemanski Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC N/A N/A Out of contract. [38]
    December 13, 2017 MF Darlington Nagbe Atlanta United FC $300,000 $750,000 Traded. Will pay $100,000 of GAM in 2019. [40]
    December 13, 2017 DF Gbenga Arokoyo Atlanta United FC Part of the Nagbe Trade. [40]
    February 12, 2018 DF Rennico Clarke Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar Waived. [41]
    February 28, 2018 DF Chance Myers Waived. [42]
    Summer
    July 30, 2018 CF Fanendo Adi FC Cincinnati $400,000 $450,000 Future considerations part of deal [43]
    August 8, 2018 LB Vytautas Andriuškevičius D.C. United $50,000 - [10]

    Contract extensions

    Date Position Player Year Signed Extension Notes Source
    November 27, 2017 GK Jeff Attinella 2017 Unknown [38]
    November 27, 2017 GK Kendall McIntosh 2017 Unknown [38]
    November 27, 2017 DF Zarek Valentin 2016 Unknown [38]
    November 27, 2017 MF Dairon Asprilla 2014 Unknown [38]
    November 27, 2017 MF/DF Jack Barmby 2016 Unknown [38]
    January 17, 2018 DF Bill Tuiloma 2017 1 Year [33][44][38]

    2017 MLS Re-Entry Draft Picks

    Stage Position Player Previous Club Notes Ref
    1 (1 / #17) PASS
    2 (1 / #17) PASS

    2018 MLS SuperDraft Picks

      Round Player Position College Other Notes Ref
      1 (18) Given to Sporting KC in a trade.[R1 trade 1] [46]
      2 (41) Given to Minnesota United FC in a trade.[R2 trade 1] [46]
      3 (61) Caleb Duvernay DF NC State North Carolina FC U23 Acquired pick from Chicago Fire.[R3 trade 1] [46]
      3 (63) Timmy Mueller FW Oregon State Portland Timbers U23 Acquired pick from Real Salt Lake for rights[R3 trade 2] [46]
      3 (64) Stuart Holthusen FW Akron [46]
      4 (87) Mamadou Guirassy FW NJIT Jersey Express S.C. [46]
      1. #18: Portland Timbers → Sporting Kansas City. February 3, 2017: Sporting Kansas City acquired a first-round selection in the 2018 SuperDraft and $50,000 in general allocation money from Portland Timbers in exchange for defender Lawrence Olum. [45]
      1. #41: Portland Timbers → Minnesota United. December 20, 2016: Minnesota United FC acquired a second-round selection in the 2018 SuperDraft from Portland Timbers in exchange for goalkeeper Jeff Attinella.[47]
      1. #61: Chicago Fire → Portland Timbers. August 11, 2017: Portland Timbers acquired a conditional third-round selection in the 2018 SuperDraft and the #19 spot in the Allocation Order from Chicago Fire in exchange for the #6 spot in the Allocation Order. Chicago used the allocation spot to sign goalkeeper Richard Sánchez, who appeared in 2 games in the 2017 MLS season. Had Sanchez appeared in five or more games Portland would have instead received Chicago's natural second-round selection. [48]
      2. #63: Vancouver Whitecaps → Real Salt Lake → Portland Timbers. December 15, 2017: Portland Timbers acquired a third-round selection in the 2018 SuperDraft from Real Salt Lake in exchange for the MLS rights to defender Taylor Peay. [49] On August 9, 2017, Real Salt Lake had acquired this third-round selection in the 2018 SuperDraft from Vancouver Whitecaps FC in exchange for defender Aaron Maund. [50]

      Staff In

      Date Name Position Previous Club Previous Position Ref
      December 18, 2017 Giovanni Savarese Head Coach New York Cosmos Manager [51]
      January 8, 2018 Carlos Llamosa Assistant coach New England Revolution Assistant coach [52]
      January 8, 2018 Guillermo "Memo" Valencia Goalkeeper coach New York Cosmos Goalkeeper coach [52]

      Staff Out

      Date Name Former Position New Club New Position Ref
      December 18, 2017 Caleb Porter Head Coach [53]
      August 2, 2018 Sean McAuley Assistant Coach Orlando City SC Assistant Coach [54]

      National Team participation

      Honors and awards

      MLS Player of the Week

      Week Player Ref
      7 Alvas Powell [1]
      28 Sebastián Blanco [17]

      MLS Goal of the Week

      Week Result Player Ref
      4 Nominated Sebastián Blanco [55]
      7 Won Alvas Powell [56]
      8 Nominated Diego Valeri [57]
      12 Won Samuel Armenteros [2]
      13 Won Samuel Armenteros [4][5]
      30 Nominated Alvas Powell [18]
      32 Nominated Sebastián Blanco [58]

      MLS Team of the Week

      Week Area Player/Manager Ref
      4 Pitch Bill Tuiloma [59]
      7 Pitch Alvas Powell [60]
      8 Pitch Larrys Mabiala [61]
      8 Pitch Giovanni Savarese [61]
      13 Pitch Samuel Armenteros [3]
      17 Pitch Jeff Attinella [8]
      18 Pitch Diego Valeri [9]
      18 Pitch Larrys Mabiala [9]
      19 Pitch Samuel Armenteros [62]
      19 Pitch Diego Valeri [62]
      20 Pitch Diego Chará [63]
      22 Bench Fanendo Adi [64]
      23 Bench Jeff Attinella [65]
      23 Bench Diego Valeri [65]
      27 Bench Diego Chará [66]
      28 Pitch Jeremy Ebobisse [16]
      28 Pitch Sebastián Blanco [16]
      28 Pitch Zarek Valentin [16]
      28 Bench Diego Chará [16]
      28 Bench Diego Valeri [16]
      30 Bench Andy Polo [19]
      32 Pitch Sebastián Blanco [20]
      34 Pitch Sebastián Blanco [21]

      Statistics

      Appearances

      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 U.S. Open Cup Total
      Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
      1 GK Jeff Attinella 22 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 30 0 0 0
      2 DF Alvas Powell 24 2 1 0 1 (2) 0 0 0 0 (1) 0 1 0 25 (3) 2 0 0
      4 DF Jorge Villafaña 7 (1) 0 0 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 13 (1) 0 1 0
      7 DF Roy Miller 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      8 MF Diego Valeri 31 (1) 10 4 0 6 4 1 0 0 (1) 0 0 0 37 (2) 14 5 0
      10 MF Sebastián Blanco 29 (2) 10 9 0 6 3 0 0 2 1 1 0 37 (2) 14 9 0
      11 FW Andy Polo 18 (5) 1 2 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 24 (5) 1 2 0
      12 GK Steve Clark 6 (2) 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 (2) 0 1 0
      13 DF Lawrence Olum 18 (4) 1 2 1 0 (4) 0 0 0 2 (1) 0 0 0 20 (9) 1 2 1
      14 DF Andrés Flores 14 (15) 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 16 (15) 1 2 0
      16 DF Zarek Valentin 30 (2) 0 4 0 5 (1) 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 37 (3) 0 6 0
      17 FW Jeremy Ebobisse 5 (4) 2 1 0 6 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 12 (4) 4 1 0
      18 DF Julio Cascante 18 (3) 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 19 (3) 1 2 0
      19 FW Victor Arboleda 0 (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (1) 0 0 0
      19 MF Tomás Conechny 1 (3) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 (3) 0 0 0
      20 MF David Guzmán 11 (3) 3 4 0 5 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 17 (3) 3 7 0
      21 MF Diego Chará 26 (1) 2 11 0 6 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 34 (1) 2 14 0
      22 MF Cristhian Paredes 18 (1) 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 (1) 0 0 0 19 (2) 1 1 0
      23 MF Jack Barmby 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
      24 DF Liam Ridgewell 13 0 2 1 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 3 1
      25 DF Bill Tuiloma 7 (6) 1 0 0 2 (2) 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 12 (8) 1 0 0
      26 FW Lucas Melano 1 (6) 1 1 0 0 (4) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 (10) 1 1 0
      26 DF Modou Jadama 0 (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 (1) 0 0 0
      27 MF Dairon Asprilla 7 (10) 1 3 0 1 (4) 1 1 0 2 (1) 1 1 0 10 (15) 3 5 0
      28 FW Foster Langsdorf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (1) 0 0 0 0 (1) 0 0 0
      30 MF Eryk Williamson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (1) 0 0 0 0 (1) 0 0 0
      32 DF Marco Farfan 6 (5) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 (5) 0 0 0
      33 DF Larrys Mabiala 31 5 5 0 4 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 36 5 5 1
      40 MF Renzo Zambrano (T2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
      43 GK Kendall McIntosh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
      44 MF Marvin Loría (T2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
      47 MF Darixon Vuelto (T2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (1) 0 0 0 0 (1) 0 0 0
      77 MF Andre Lewis (T2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      90 GK Jake Gleeson 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 1 0
      99 FW Samuel Armenteros 19 (9) 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 (1) 0 0 0 20 (10) 8 2 0
      Players who were transferred/waived from the club during active season or on loan
      DF Vytautas Andriuškevičius 0 (3) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 0 3 (3) 1 1 0
      FW Fanendo Adi 9 (5) 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 10 (5) 3 0 0

      Last updated: December 10, 2018.
      Source: MLSSoccer.com

      Goalkeeper stats

      The list is sorted by total minutes played then by jersey number.

      No. Player MLS MLS Playoffs U.S. Open Cup Total
      MIN GA GAA SV MIN GA GAA SV MIN GA GAA SV MIN GA GAA SV
      1 Jeff Attinella 1944 23 1.06 64 570 9 1.42 19 180 3 1.50 7 2694 35 1.17 90
      12 Steve Clark 576 11 1.72 28 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 576 11 1.72 28
      90 Jake Gleeson 540 14 2.33 15 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 540 14 2.33 15
      43 Kendall McIntosh 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 90 0 0.00 1 90 0 0.00 1
      TOTALS 3060 48 1.41 107 570 9 1.42 19 270 3 1.00 8 3900 60 1.13 134

      Last updated: December 10, 2018.
      Source: MLSSoccer.com

      Top scorers

      The list is sorted by shirt number when total goals are equal.

      Rnk Pos No. Player MLS MLS Cup Playoffs U.S. Open Cup Total
      1 MF/FW 10 Sebastián Blanco 103114
      MF 8 Diego Valeri 104014
      2 FW 99 Samuel Armenteros 8008
      3 DF 33 Larrys Mabiala 5005
      4 FW 17 Jeremy Ebobisse 2114
      5 FW 9 Fanendo Adi 3003
      MF 20 David Guzmán 3003
      MF/FW 27 Dairon Asprilla 1113
      6 DF 2 Alvas Powell 2002
      MF 21 Diego Chará 2002
      7 DF 5 Vytautas Andriuskevicius 0011
      MF 11 Andy Polo 1001
      DF/MF 13 Lawrence Olum 1001
      MF/FW 14 Andrés Flores 1001
      DF 18 Julio Cascante 0011
      MF 22 Cristhian Paredes 1001
      DF/MF 25 Bill Tuiloma 1001
      FW 26 Lucas Melano 1001
      Own goals 2 0 0 2
      TOTALS 56 9 5 70

      Last updated: December 10, 2018.
      Source: Portland Timbers

      Top assists

      The list is sorted by shirt number when total assists are equal.

      Rnk Pos No. Player MLS MLS Cup Playoffs U.S. Open Cup Total
      1 MF 8 Diego Valeri 122014
      2 MF/FW 10 Sebastián Blanco 110011
      3 FW 9 Fanendo Adi 2013
      MF 22 Cristhian Paredes 3003
      2 DF Alvas Powell 3003
      4 DF 4 Jorge Villafaña 1102
      MF 11 Andy Polo 2002
      MF 14 Andrés Flores 2002
      FW 17 Jeremy Ebobisse 1102
      MF 20 David Guzmán 1012
      MF 21 Diego Chará 0112
      MF/FW 27 Dairon Asprilla 0112
      5 DF 16 Zarek Valentin 1001
      DF 18 Julio Cascante 1001
      FW/MF 26 Lucas Melano 1001
      MF 33 Larrys Mabiala 1001
      FW 99 Samuel Armenteros 1001
      TOTALS 43 6 4 53

      Last updated: December 10, 2018.
      Source: Portland Timbers

      Clean sheets

      The list is sorted by shirt number when total clean sheets are equal.

      Rnk No. Player MLS MLS Cup Playoffs U.S. Open Cup Total
      1 1 Jeff Attinella 7119
      2 12 Steve Clark 3003
      43 Kendall McIntosh 0011
      3 90 Jake Gleeson 0000
      TOTALS 101213

      Last updated: December 10, 2018.
      Source: Portland Timbers

      Summary

      Games played43 (34 MLS) (3 Open Cup) (6 MLS Playoffs)
      Games won20 (15 MLS) (2 Open Cup) (3 MLS Playoffs)
      Games drawn10 (9 MLS) (1 MLS Playoffs)
      Games lost13 (10 MLS) (1 Open Cup) (2 MLS Playoffs)
      Goals scored68 (54 MLS) (5 Open Cup) (9 MLS Playoffs)
      Goals conceded56 (44 MLS) (3 Open Cup) (9 MLS Playoffs)
      Goal difference+12 (+10 MLS) (+2 Open Cup) (0 MLS Playoffs)
      Clean sheets13 (10 MLS) (2 Open Cup) (1 MLS Playoffs)
      Yellow cards74 (57 MLS) (6 Open Cup) (11 MLS Playoffs)
      Red cards3 (2 MLS) (1 MLS Playoffs)
      Most appearances Zarek Valentin (40 Appearances)
      Top scorerDiego Valeri, Sebastián Blanco (14 goals)
      Top assistsDiego Valeri (14 assists)
      Top clean sheetsJeff Attinella (8 clean sheets)
      Winning percentageOverall: 20/43 (46.51%)

      Last updated: December 10, 2018.
      Source: Portland Timbers

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