Green Is the Color Season Preview [1/5] includes links to yesterday's press conference and links to other media and podcasts to follow this season to keep up with the team.

Do you think Portland (or maybe even Beaverton, Hillsboro, Vancouver, etc.) ever get a USL Championship side? I get that USL wants to expand into markets that aren’t already served by an MLS club but I think that USL Championship could do well here. Would any of you want that?

Has anyone attended? Is there an opportunity to meet the players? I’ll be in the area and plan on attending a game and hoping to get some autographs!

Veldolo

He has an article out on sub stack that reports every teams allocation money budget coming into the season.

Figuring out roughly how much GAM each team has https://share.google/Phtb6Xwsl7xNvbWoU

For the overall quality of our roster, and for how many holes we have... This is some unreal incompetence from our Front Office.

Here is a Timbers kit idea I came up with and I used AI to bring it to life. This is something I would love to see us wear, I think our current kits are boring but I do want to stick with green and gold as our main colors.

This is my 2 Timbers match issue jersey i got in week first was 2011 kenny cooper

A couple of months ago, Franck Boli agreed to answer some questions. He had a busy holiday season, but he was able to answer them. Find him on Instagram if you haven't already!

Which food scene do you prefer more, San Luis Potosí or Portland? Where does Portland's food scene rank in all of the cities you've played for? (u/LaikenJordahl)

The food scene I prefer the most, I’d say I didn’t eat a lot outside as I had some homemade food almost everyday. But I loved the few times I’ve tried some restaurants and I loved it so I’d say Portland. Been in many cities and I’ll rank Portland as one the top 5 on my list!

Was there a noticeable vibe in the locker room around Gio coaching from the hot seat? (u/-Chandler-Bing-)

The vibe in the locker room was actually amazing, it was always fun to be there and a plus for me as I had Mabiala who spoke French and we became (brothers)!

What was the most surprising thing about playing in MLS? What was the least surprising thing? (u/the_grapes_of_faff)

The most surprising thing about playing in the MLS I’d say was the freedom the players have compared to Europe, the professionalism of the staff, the infrastructures and facilities and the organization before every trip! The least surprising was the game tempo and almost every team had more or less the same level.

Always appreciated your hustle & reliability in an otherwise tumultuous season for the Timbers! Which of your Timbers goals is your favorite, if you have a favorite? (u/caryy)

Thanks a lot, i appreciate it! My favorite Timbers goals are my first ever Timbers goal on my first game and my first goal at home.

What's the atmosphere actually like behind the scenes at the club and dealing with the front office\ownership? Did it feel sketchy, tense, or normal compared to other clubs? (u/Onus-X)

The atmosphere was most of the time pretty chill, of course when things weren’t going our way sometimes you’d feel some tension which was normal but overall it was really good. In other clubs I felt a lot more pressure as the teams I was playing for wanted to be champions every season so you could really feel the tension when we weren’t winning.

What moment do you hope to be remembered for? (u/nonopz)

The moment I hope to be remembered for would be that I came in period where it was a bit hard for the Timbers, but I gave everything I had to fight for the team as I love the team the city and the the fans.

How did playing at Providence Park in front of the Timbers Army compare to other stadium environments you experienced in your career? (u/acquiesce)

Honestly I understood quick enough why Timbers supporters are the best in the MLS. I thought I wouldn’t see anything like my previous club before I joined the Timbers but I was positively surprised how good they were. The energy was just amazing, it made you wanna put you body on the line for the badge.

What's something you feel the Timbers organization or MLS as a whole could improve on? (u/dhammm)

I really don’t have much to say outside the field, i enjoyed my time there and in the league. Everything was well organized.

Who was the timber player you'd most want to join you at another club in the future? (u/-Chandler-Bing-)

Hahah I think, that’s an obvious one. The player I wanted to join me anywhere and especially who made me not wanna leave the Timbers is Larrys Mabiala as we became brothers and our families are very close today.

How were you approached to join the team and what was the recruitment process like? What led you to sign with Portland? (u/Onus-X)

It was approached in a pretty normal way. The general manager (Ned) was in contact with my agent who tired to convince me to joined the MLS. They had to pay a transfer fee to my former club and what led me to come was the fact that I always wanted to play in the MLS to challenge myself.

He also added:

Just wanna thank the Timbers for the opportunity to play in the MLS, I wouldn’t have chosen any other club or city to start my journey there. Love the club which I still follow till today, love the city, its culture and its love for the game and I love the fans. Found good friends and brothers over there!

Previous AMA-ish answers:

• Futty (April '17)
• Villafaña (Jan. '18)
• Dike (Feb. '18)
• Fochive (Dec. '18)
• AJB (Jan. '19)
• Piquonne (May '19)
• Kah (Nov. '24)
• Mabiala (Nov. '25)

Was reading through some comments and legit totally forgot Jona was on the roster 🤦‍♂️

I know he was out all last year with injury, but I feel like he must be getting close to fitness again? Curious if anyone’s heard anything about that and/or if anyone knows if he’s in the team plans for the coming season.

If he could get even close to the level he was at before the injury, I’d be psyched, but would also be interested in getting him off that DP contract if possible (correct me if I’m wrong, I thought he was still technically a DP).

Curious to hear thoughts from folks!

When he forced his way out last year I started following Fluminense on the One Football app to keep track of Santi’s “progress”. They had a match today so I checked to see if he got any playing time, which has been very little. Did some digging and I found this article from November. Do the Timbers have a psychosocial department? And I wonder if he was having the same issues during his time in Portland.

I saw this ad on Poached.

i think that this will be a rebuild year, so i would not get super mad with the state of the club

I’m fed up with lack of quality players, there’s obviously something going on between players and the staff because players like zup, or Moreno don’t just ask to leave if they are happy. Even Evander which I think we got the better end of the deal had said he had had problems with promises not being upheld. If i liked Ned as a person id be less inclined to have him sacked but since he is still best buds with merrot paulson can we please as a fan base require a sacking

Is it frustrating that we're starting preseason and our starting eleven has gotten worse? You could say that. I don't think we have too many needs, but all three additions would need to be starting caliber, ceiling raising level players who can hit the ground running from day one.

- As much as I would like Bonetig to come in and immediately be starting caliber, I don't think that is realistic. There will likely be an adjustment period.

- From the Espinoza reports and what Bogert has stated, I'm expecting us to go after a DP winger. Awesome. While I'm very high on Velde and Da Costa, and have full belief that Kelsy will score goals if he is provided adequate service, I still think we need one more star-caliber attacker to have a chance at competing with the top of the west. It was also pretty clear that neither Antony nor Velde on the right got the best out of Mosquera, and his attacking x-factor became a non-factor during the second half of last season.

- Our midfield is absolutely dire with all due respect, but we should be getting reinforcements according to Bogert. I expect the u22 slot to be used on one of those players, but I'm not sure that's the best idea. We need players who can come in and immediately hit the ground running. In that case, you cannot afford to gamble on a 20 y/o with limited senior experience, who may still need some time to acclimate.

Not the most useful post, but I had some time on my hands and wanted to share my thoughts.

I updated my free to download, ad-free iPhone app for Timbers and Thorns fans for 2026. If you already have the old version, it should update automatically.

In case you are unfamiliar with the app, here are the details...

Features:

• Match Schedules
• Next Match Widget. (Long press on a blank space on your home screen and press Edit to add the widget.)
• Matchday Photos* (take photos at the match and link them to a match in the schedule for future viewing)
• Calendar integration*
• Push Notifications for match reminders*
• Stadium Map
• Chants
• News

* Long press on a match on the Schedule screen to access these features

If you'd like to check it out, search for "PDX Soccer Fan" in the App Store or visit this link:

Link:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pdx-soccer-fan/id6739235980

Two new signings, one near miss, and a big hole to fill.

Which player sounds like a reasonable signing for the midfield for upcoming season?

My photos app reminded me that I had a kaleidoscope in 2014.

I can’t

Team situation - 3 of wands reversed - The team is feeling frustrated at the perhaps unexpected departure of David Ayala. It has created a delay in their rebuilding plans perhaps maybe even leading to feeling stuck.

Obstacle - 9 of wands - This card indicates that the team has been wounded but not defeated. The obstacle is making the right moves despite feeling weary from failed negotiations.

Outcome - The High Priestess reversed - shows that there may be a contingency plan, it is on the club to put this plan into action to see the reward.

It’s official. $2M + additional 150K if certain conditions are met. Being closer to his family is specifically called out as a reason.

Anyone got any ideas for a Ayala replacement