Portland Timbers announce Rose City United: Police vs. Fire Charitable Match at Providence Park

PORTLAND, Ore. – Teams representing the Portland Police Bureau and Portland Fire & Rescue will square off in a special “Rose City United” charitable match, hosted by the Portland Timbers, at Providence Park on Thursday, Sept. 11, it was announced today. The match, which kicks off at 7 p.m. (Pacific) is free and open to the public with a suggested donation at the gate.

As a way of honoring the dedication and hard work that both agencies provide the city, match attendees are strongly encouraged to bring a charitable donation of non-perishable food for the Portland Police Bureau’s Sunshine Division, a child’s toy for Portland Fire & Rescue Toy N Joy Makers or a $5 cash donation, which will be split between the two charities. All donations will be accepted at Gate 2 at Providence Park starting a 6 p.m. (Pacific).

In addition to the match, visitors will be treated to an array of interactive booths and tours of Portland Police Bureau and Portland Fire & Rescue emergency vehicles on the KeyBank Plaza and inside the concourse at Providence Park prior to and during the game.

Under the direction of Timbers assistant coaches Sean McAuley and Cameron Knowles as guest coaches for the two sides, the match will feature many of the familiar features of a regular Timbers MLS match, including the national anthem, color guard and ball kids. Two, 20-minute halves will be played with a short halftime break.