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I know I’ve been a bit light lately in my posting. Hopefully this week will make up for that. The last couple days I’ve put together a list of the ol’ sports writer staple, a hot or not list. Some folks may love it while others may not, whatever. I’m a list guy so I…[continue reading]

It seems as though this morning was all about some stadium porn. Mike and Down the Byline pointed out some cool photos in the KC media guide about the new stadium while TOR unearthed this cool info on the PGE Park renovations in Portland. Let’s just say both stadiums will be cool but KC wins…[continue reading]

The final hurdle to bring Major League Soccer to Portland was cleared on today when the Portland City Council voted 4-1 to approve $31 million in funding to renovate PGE Park. The vote means the Portland Timbers expansion team can begin play in 2011 as planned. As we all know Portland and Vancouver will join the…[continue reading]

Details of PGE Park’s $31million renovation for the Portland Timbers’ move to Major League Soccer in 2011 was released Monday to The Oregonian. Renderings show exactly how they plan on making PGE a soccer facility for good. The biggest transformation will be the stadium’s east side. A public plaza at the corner of 18th Avenue…[continue reading]

With this winter quickly approaching now that we are in the fall season it seems only fitting to really start the discussion on what will certainly be the number one topic all off season in Major League Soccer, the CBA negotiations. The big one comes down to the great wage debate. I bring it up…[continue reading]

Last night’s US Open Cup match between the Seattle Sounders FC and the Portland Timbers was pretty sweet. Not only did this rivalry get some good love across the land but it produced a quality game with some even more entertaining fans in the stands at PGE Park. Makes me want to fast forward a…[continue reading]

Sounds like Portland mayor Sam Adams and County Chair Ted Wheeler are going to go toe-to-toe over the stadium situation for Portland and it’s MLS bid. The Portland Mercury is reporting more on the on-going saga of the stadium funds today. Wheeler won’t support the $15 million for PGE Park. Adams is hoping to find…[continue reading]

One small step has passed for Major League Soccer in Portland. According to OPB News, the Oregon House approved a $5 million grant to help renovate a PGE Park into a soccer stadium. The money would come from income taxes paid by players and staff of the team. The bill will now go to the…[continue reading]

Quietly I worry about the expansion bid in Portland. More news continues to come out that stadium issues won’t be resolved. An article on The Portland Mercury’s website says Portland mayor Sam Adams has withheld an economic study that indicates a new Portland Beavers stadium would actually result in a net job loss. Merritt Paulson…[continue reading]