Timbers face tough test against Orlando City after tiring Open Cup exit

Timbers face tough test against Orlando City after tiring Open Cup exit

A 120-minute slog in San Jose on Tuesday night wasn’t exactly how Phil Neville wanted to start his week — especially with Orlando looming on Saturday.

MLS breaks silence on Lionel Messi: Final decision on post-Orlando City loss referee controversial fallout revealed

MLS makes final decision on Lionel Messi's possible fine for his latest harsh referee protests after Orlando defeat—but the outcome may surprise many. MLS makes final decision on Lionel Messi’s possible fine for his latest harsh referee protests after Orlando defeat—but the outcome may surprise many. In the wake of Inter Miami’s spiraling form and Messi’s growing public frustration, the league’s ruling has added another intriguing chapter to an…

Fatigued Timbers fall in San Jose, face bigger test in Orlando

Photo courtesy of Craig Mitchelldyer/Portland TimbersA 120-minute slog in San Jose on Tuesday night wasn’t exactly how Phil Neville wanted to start his week — especially with Orlando looming on Saturday.Had the Portland manager gotten his way, his Timbers would have at least gotten a win to show for it. Instead, the Timbers were left exhausted after a 1-0 loss to the Earthquakes in the Open Cup’s Round of 16 in a game that may have more ramifica…