On the eve of the U.S. U-17 men's national team opening their 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign against host India–a game that that U.S. would go on to win 3-0–Timbers play-by-play man Jake Zivin talks via video chat with Timbers Academy Akil Watts who is part of the national team.
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Timbers Academy's Akil Watts checks in from the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India
Hispanic Heritage Night | Sept. 19 vs. Atlanta
Special performances and a limited edition Hispanic Heritage Scarf will be available exclusively at PTFC Authentics. The evening will also feature a giveaway of 10,000 keychains, courtesy of Modelo.
Events Reimagined
Access the match like never before with Timbers group events
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Timbers forward Kristoffer Velde named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 25
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"These guys have...the resilience that allows us to keep competing" | Cifuentes discusses draw with St. Louis
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"We knew it was going to be a tough game" | Kristoffer Velde on his brace, draw with St. Louis
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HIGHLIGHTS | Portland Timbers vs. St. Louis CITY | Sept. 9, 2026
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RECAP | Birthday boy Velde bags brace as Portland Timbers draw 2-2 with St. Louis CITY SC
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GOAL | Kristoffer Velde tallies a brace against St. Louis
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GOLAZO | Kristoffer Velde with a free kick strike against St. Louis
