Showing posts with label Philadelphia Union. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Philadelphia Union. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 05, 2020

MLS Is Back Tournament: Timbers Hold Off Philly To Reach Final

At Bay Lake, Florida:

Jeremy Ebobisse (13') and Sebastian Blanco (70') each scored once on Wednesday as the Portland Timbers held off the Philadelphia Union 2-1 in the semifinal round of the MLS Is Back Tournament.

Andrew Wooten scored the lone Union goal in the 85th minute.

The Timbers will take on the winner of Thursday's Orlando City-Minnesota Union match in the Tuesday's final (5:30 PM Pacific Time, ESPN/ESPN Deportes) with the winner qualifying for next year's CONCACAF Champions League.

Saturday, May 25, 2019

Brian Fernandez Scores Twice As Timbers Down Philly To Close Out 12-Game Road Trip

At Chester, Pennsylvania:

Brian Fernandez scored twice (31', 36') and Diego Valeri once (87') as the Portland Timbers closed out their season-opening 12-game road trip with a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union.

Kacper Przybylko scored the lone Union goal in the 47th minute.

The Timbers, who went 4-6-2 on their road swing (and matched their road victory total from last season in the process), will finally play their home opener at newly-renovated Providence Park this coming Saturday night as they host the Los Angeles Football Club at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (ESPN 2).

Saturday, August 04, 2018

Timbers Explode In Second Half, Stretch Unbeaten Run To Franchise Record-Tying 15 Games

At Portland, Oregon:

In Saturday night Major League Soccer action, Diego Valeri (PK-58'), Dairon Asprilla (PK-84'), and David Guzman (88') each scored once in the second half as the Portland Timbers stretched their unbeaten streak to an MLS-era franchise record-tying 15 games after their 3-0 beatdown of the visiting Philadelphia Union.

Jeff Attinella made three saves en route to his sixth shutout of the season.

The Timbers will host the Vancouver Whitcaps in a Cascadia Cup clash this coming Saturday night at 8:00 PM Pacific Time (ROOT Sports Northwest).

Saturday, April 08, 2017

Fanendo Adi Becomes Timbers All-Time Leading Goal Scorer As Portland Overtakes Philly On Road

At Portland, Oregon:

The Portland Timbers came from behind to overtake the Philadelphia Union 3-1 on the road in Saturday Major League Soccer action.

Fanendo Adi successfully converted a penalty kick in the 88th minute for his 46th career goal, making him the Timbers' all-time leading goal scorer across all eras.

Darlington Nagbe (32') and Roy Miller (66') each added a goal to the Timbers' coffers.

Richie Marquez gave the Union a short-lived lead with his tally at 26 minutes.

Portland's next league match is next Saturday night at home against Sporting Kansas City at 7:30 PM Pacific Time and will be broadcast over the Timbers' television network, via KPDX, Portland-Vancouver.

Saturday, September 17, 2016

Timbers Outlast Philly In Big Win

At Portland:

Darren Mattocks assisted on goals by Diego Valeri (46') and Fanendo Adi (53') on Saturday as the Portland Timbers defeated the visiting Philadelphia Union 2-1 in Major League Soccer action.

Chris Pontius scored in the 47th minute for the visitors.

The Timbers, who climbed up (for the time being) to fifth place in the Western Conference standings following their fourth successive home triumph, will visit the Dynamo in Houston next Saturday at 6:00 PM Pacific Time, to be broadcast on the Timbers' television network, via KPDX-TV of Portland-Vancouver.

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Second-Half Scoring Barrage Sinks Timbers

At Chester, Pennsylvania:

Vincent Nogueira scored twice (71', 82') and Andrew Wenger once (69') on Saturday as the Philadelphia Union erupted in the second half to dominate the visiting Portland Timbers 3-0 in Major League Soccer action.  Cristian Maidana assisted on all three goals.

Next Saturday, the Timbers will host the Vancouver Whitecaps in a Cascadia Cup clash (7:30 PM, Pacific Time, ROOT Sports Northwest).

Saturday, March 08, 2014

Gaston's Equalizer Carries Timbers To Season-Opening Home Draw With Philly

At Portland, Oregon:

Gaston Fernandez delivered the game-tying goal at the death (90'+4) on a soggy Saturday night as the Portland Timbers salvaged a 1-1 Major League Soccer regular-season-opening home draw with the Philadelphia Union, whose tally came in the 64th minute from Jack McInerney.

Next Sunday, the Timbers play host to the Chicago Fire (12:00 Noon Pacific Time, ROOT Sports Northwest).

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Timbers Withstand Weather Delay, Get Point On Road After Scoreless Draw Against Philly

In Saturday Major League Soccer action, the Portland Timbers gained a 0-0 road draw with the Philadelphia Union.  The start of the second half of the contest was delayed for 45 minutes due to lightning and a driving rainstorm.

The Timbers will visit the San Jose Earthquakes at Santa Clara, California next Saturday.