2022 Portland Timbers season
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2022 season | |||
President | Merritt Paulson | ||
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Head coach | Giovanni Savarese | ||
Stadium | Providence Park Portland, Oregon (Capacity: 25,218) |
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Highest home attendance | 24,534 (4/3 v. LAG) | ||
Lowest home attendance | 22,228 (5/22 v. PHI) | ||
Average home league attendance | 23,341 | ||
Biggest win | POR 7–2 SKC (5/14) | ||
Biggest defeat | DAL 4–1 POR (3/19) | ||
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The 2022 Portland Timbers season is the club's 36th season of existence and the 12th season for the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top-flight professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. The season covers the period from the end of the Timbers' last match in MLS Cup Final in 2021 to the team's last season in October 2022.
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Background
The Timbers finished fourth in the Western Conference in the 2021 MLS season, advancing to the MLS Cup Final (which they hosted) where they lost on penalties to New York City FC.
Most of the season focused on fan discontent, with many supporters withholding season ticket pledges and attendance lagging—partially due to the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and cost-cutting, but also due to a large-scale abuse scandal coming from the NWSL and sister club Portland Thorns, which directly impacted the Timbers organization.
After a report commissioned by U.S. Soccer dropped on October 3, even more fan pressure began to mount. The report named the three men at the helm of the Timbers/Thorns organization as part of the problems brought about in the scandal: club owner Merritt Paulson, Timbers GM Gavin Wilkinson (who also held the same role for the Thorns until stepping aside in 2021), and president Mike Golub. The report cited Wilkinson's treatment of a former Thorns player and endorsement of disgraced ex-coach Paul Riley—who was accused of sexual abuse by multiple players—as well as Golub's sexually inappropriate conduct toward another former Thorns coach and Paulson's failure to act upon these accusations.[1][2] The report led to Paulson stating he would recuse himself, Wilkinson and Golub of Thorns duties. On October 5, the club fired both Wilkinson and Golub,[3] with Ned Grabavoy assuming Timbers roster decisions in the interim.
The Timbers were in position at the final matchday to qualify for the playoffs, but held off qualification to the final matchday due to losing at home against Los Angeles FC (which helped LAFC clinch the Supporters' Shield). They were eliminated by Real Salt Lake in the last game of the season following a 3–1 defeat at America First Field, finishing the season on 46 points, one fewer than RSL.[4]
Roster
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- As of February 17, 2022 [5]
No. | Name | Nat | Positions | Since | Date of birth (Age) | Signed from | Games | Goals |
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Goalkeepers | ||||||||
26 | Hunter Sulte (HG) | ![]() |
GK | 2019 | April 25, 2002 | ![]() |
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31 | Aljaž Ivačič | ![]() |
GK | 2019 | December 29, 1993 | ![]() |
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Defenders | ||||||||
Midfielders |
- (HG) = Homegrown Player
- (GA) = Generation Adidas Player
- (DP) = Designated Player
- (INT) = Player using International Roster Slot
- (L) = On Loan to the Timbers
- (LO) = Loaned out to another club
- (SEIL) = Season-ending Injury List
Player and staff transactions
In
Date | Position | Player | Previous club | TAM | GAM | Notes | Source |
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January 25, 2022 | GK | ![]() |
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February 1, 2022 | DF | ![]() |
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February 17, 2022 | MF | ![]() |
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2022 MLS SuperDraft pick | [8] | ||
February 25, 2022 | FW | ![]() |
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2021 MLS SuperDraft pick | [9] |
Out
Date | Position | Player | Destination club | TAM | GAM | Notes | Source |
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January 21, 2022 | GK | ![]() |
N/A | N/A | N/A | Retired | [10] |
December 13, 2021 | MF | ![]() |
Louisville City FC | N/A | N/A | Declined Option | [11] |
December 13, 2021 | DF/MF | ![]() |
Portland Timbers 2 | N/A | N/A | Declined Option | [11] |
December 13, 2021 | MF | ![]() |
Louisville City FC | N/A | N/A | Declined Option | [11] |
January 20, 2022 | MF | ![]() |
Club Atlético Lanús | N/A | N/A | Mutual Agreement | [12] |
February 10, 2022 | ST / W | ![]() |
Club Universitario de Deportes | N/A | N/A | Contract Terminated[A] | [13] |
2022 MLS SuperDraft picks
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Round | Position | Player | College | Other club | Notes | Source |
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1 (27) | ![]() |
DF | Grand Canyon | Orange County SC U-23 | [15] | |
2 (55) | ![]() |
DF | Santa Clara | FC Golden State | [15] | |
3 (83) | ![]() |
DF | Virginia Tech | Des Moines Menace | [15] |
Non-competitive
Preseason friendlies
The Timbers began their preseason on January 18, 2022.[16] On January 26, 2022, the Timbers announced that the club will host a Preseason Tournament.[17]
January 26 Desert Showcase | Seattle Sounders FC | 0–0 | Portland Timbers | Tucson, Arizona | ||
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6:00 PM PST | Report | Stadium: Kino Sports Complex |
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Note: This match was originally scheduled to have the Sounders competing with Real Salt Lake but RSL opted out of the match, citing scheduling conflicts and technical considerations. Real Salt Lake will instead compete later in February in another tournament hosted by the Timbers.[18][17] |
February 3 | Portland Timbers | 2–2 | Sporting Kansas City | Chandler, Arizona |
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10:00 AM PST | Quinn ![]() McGraw ![]() Mora ![]() |
POR Report SKC Tweet |
Isimat-Mirin ![]() Russell ![]() Ndenbe ![]() Freeman ![]() Hernández ![]() |
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at Wild Horse Pass |
February 13 | Portland Timbers | 1–0 | Minnesota United FC | Portland, Oregon |
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12:00 PM PST | Moreno ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Providence Park |
February 16 | Portland Timbers ![]() |
1–3 | ![]() |
Portland, Oregon |
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7:30 PM PST | <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/>
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Report | <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/> | Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 7,169 |
February 19 | Portland Timbers | 3–0 | Real Salt Lake | Portland, Oregon |
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5:00 PM PST | Paredes ![]() Niezgoda ![]() Tuiloma ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Providence Park |
Win Draw Loss Upcoming fixture
Competitions
Major League Soccer
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Standings
Western Conference
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Overall
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Matches
All matches are in Pacific time[19]
February 26 1 | Portland Timbers | 2–2 | New England Revolution | Portland Oregon |
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4:30 PM PT | Van Rankin ![]() Asprilla ![]() ![]() Tuiloma ![]() Y. Chará ![]() Bravo ![]() |
Report | Bye ![]() Lletget ![]() McNamara ![]() Polster ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 23,411 Referee: Chris Penso |
March 6 2 | Los Angeles FC | 1–1 | Portland Timbers | Los Angeles, California |
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7:00 PM PT | <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/>
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Report | <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/> | Stadium: Banc of California Stadium Attendance: 22,102 Referee: Ismail Elfath |
March 12 3 | Portland Timbers | 1–0 | Austin FC | Portland Oregon |
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7:30 PM PT | <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/> | Report | <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/>
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Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 22,795 Referee: Joseph Dickerson |
March 19 4 | FC Dallas | 4–1 | Portland Timbers | Frisco, Texas |
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5:30 PM PT | Ferreira ![]() Velasco ![]() Nanu ![]() Arriola ![]() |
Report | Niezgoda ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Stadium (Texas) Attendance: 19,096 Referee: Allen Chapman |
March 27 5 | Portland Timbers | 1–1 | Orlando City SC | Portland, Oregon |
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1:00 PM PT | Bravo ![]() Van Rankin ![]() ![]() ![]() Paredes ![]() ![]() Bodily ![]() |
Report | Urso ![]() Michel ![]() Jansson ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 22,948 Referee: Marcos de Oliviera |
April 3 6 | Portland Timbers | 1–3 | LA Galaxy | Portland, Oregon |
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1:00 PM PT | Bonilla ![]() Blanco ![]() Tuiloma ![]() D. Chará ![]() |
Report | Hernández ![]() ![]() Tuiloma ![]() Raveloson ![]() DePuy ![]() Delgado ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 24,534 Referee: Nima Saghafi |
April 9 7 Cascadia Cup | Vancouver Whitecaps | 2–3 | Portland Timbers | Vancouver, British Columbia |
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7:00 PM (PDT) | Dájome ![]() ![]() Gauld ![]() |
Report | Mabiala ![]() Van Rankin ![]() Asprilla ![]() ![]() Niezgoda ![]() Y. Chará ![]() Bravo ![]() |
Stadium: BC Place Attendance: 16,772 Referee: Silviu Petrescu |
April 16 8 | Houston Dynamo | 0–0 | Portland Timbers | Houston, Texas |
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5:00 PM CDT | Hadebe ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Report | Paredes ![]() Blanco ![]() Y. Chará ![]() Tuiloma ![]() |
Stadium: PNC Stadium Attendance: 13,650 Referee: Rosendo Mendoza |
April 23 9 | Portland Timbers | 0–0 | Real Salt Lake | Portland, Oregon |
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7:00 PM PDT | Bravo ![]() Mabiala ![]() Paredes ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 24,206 Referee: Chris Penso |
April 30 10 | Colorado Rapids | 2–0 | Portland Timbers | Commerce City, Colorado |
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6:00 PM PDT | Max ![]() Rubio ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Abubakar ![]() Beitashour ![]() Trusty ![]() Yarbrough ![]() Kaye ![]() |
Report | Williamson ![]() Mabiala ![]() Ivačič ![]() Van Rankin ![]() |
Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park Attendance: 14,038 Referee: Armando Villareal |
May 7 11 | New York Red Bulls | 1–1 | Portland Timbers | Harrison, New Jersey |
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4:00 PM PDT | Long ![]() Cásseres Jr. ![]() |
Report | Williamson ![]() Niezgoda ![]() |
Stadium: Red Bull Arena Attendance: 17,107 Referee: Joseph Dickerson |
May 14 12 | Portland Timbers | 7–2 | Sporting Kansas City | Portland, Oregon |
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7:00 PM PDT | Tuiloma ![]() ![]() Blanco ![]() Fogaça ![]() Van Rankin ![]() ![]() ![]() D. Chará ![]() Loría ![]() Moreno ![]() |
Report | Espinoza ![]() Voloder ![]() ![]() ![]() Russell ![]() Tzionis ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 23,503 Referee: Victor Rivas |
May 18 13 | San Jose Earthquakes | 3–2 | Portland Timbers | San Jose, California |
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7:30 PM PDT | Yueill ![]() Monteiro ![]() Remedi ![]() M. Lopez ![]() |
Report | Paredes ![]() Župarić ![]() Tuiloma ![]() Rasmussen ![]() Williamson ![]() |
Stadium: PayPal Park Attendance: 11,788 Referee: Lukasz Szpala |
May 22 14 | Portland Timbers | 0–2 | Philadelphia Union | Portland, Oregon |
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7:00 PM PDT | D. Chará ![]() |
Report | Gazdag ![]() Harriel ![]() Santos ![]() Carranza ![]() Burke ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 22,288 Referee: Allen Chapman |
May 28 15 | Inter Miami | 2–1 | Portland Timbers | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
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8:00PM EDT | Duke ![]() Campana ![]() Taylor ![]() Callender ![]() Higuaín ![]() |
Report | Paredes ![]() Mabiala ![]() Župarić ![]() Tuiloma ![]() |
Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium Attendance: 11,161 Referee: Chris Penso |
June 18 16 | LA Galaxy | 1–1 | Portland Timbers | Carson, California |
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2:00PM PDT | DePuy ![]() Grandsir ![]() Joveljić ![]() ![]() |
Report | Mabiala ![]() Chará ![]() Fogaça ![]() |
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 21,414 Referee: Joe Dickerson |
June 25 17 | Portland Timbers | 3–0 | Colorado Rapids | Portland, Oregon |
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7:30 PM PDT | <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/> | Report | <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/> | Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 23,448 Referee: Rosendo Mendoza |
June 29 18 | Portland Timbers | 2–1 | Houston Dynamo | Portland, Oregon |
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7:30 PM PDT | Blanco ![]() Župarić ![]() Moreno ![]() ![]() Tuiloma ![]() ![]() ![]() Williamson ![]() |
Report | Rodríguez ![]() Zeca ![]() Hadebe ![]() Quintero ![]() Vera ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 22,932 Referee: Lukasz Szpala |
July 3 19 | Nashville SC | 2–2 | Portland Timbers | Nashville, Tennessee |
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5:30 PM PDT | Davis ![]() Mukhtar ![]() Zimmerman ![]() |
Report | Ayala ![]() McGraw ![]() Asprilla ![]() Niezgoda ![]() |
Stadium: Geodis Park Attendance: 28,387 Referee: Armando Villarreal |
July 9 20 Cascadia Cup | Seattle Sounders FC | 0–3 | Portland Timbers | Seattle, Washington |
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1:30 PM PDT | Ragen ![]() ![]() ![]() Roldan ![]() Tolo ![]() |
Report | Williamson ![]() Niezgoda ![]() Y. Chará ![]() Moreno ![]() Asprilla ![]() ![]() D. Chará ![]() |
Stadium: Lumen Field Attendance: 47,722 Referee: Chris Penso |
July 17 21 | Portland Timbers | 1–1 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Portland, Oregon |
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7:30 PM (PDT) | Van Rankin ![]() Mora ![]() Župarić ![]() Blanco ![]() |
Report | White ![]() Cavallini ![]() Raposo ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 24,337 Referee: Ramy Touchan |
July 23 22 | Portland Timbers | 2–1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Portland, Oregon |
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7:30 PM PDT | Van Rankin ![]() Y. Chará ![]() Bravo ![]() Niezgoda ![]() Asprilla ![]() ![]() |
Report | Kikanovic ![]() Nathan ![]() Remedi ![]() Yueill ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 23,795 Referee: Jon Freemon |
July 30 23 | Minnesota United FC | 4–4 | Portland Timbers | St. Paul, Minnesota |
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12:00 PM PDT | Fragapane ![]() Hlongwane ![]() Amarilla ![]() Boxall ![]() Arriaga ![]() Benítez ![]() Reynoso ![]() Lod ![]() |
Report | Blanco ![]() D. Chará ![]() Niezgoda ![]() Y. Chara ![]() Lawrence ![]() Ayala ![]() Asprilla ![]() |
Stadium: Allianz Field Attendance: 19,792 Referee: Victor Rivas |
August 3 24 | Portland Timbers | 1–1 | Nashville SC | Portland, Oregon |
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7:30 PM PDT | Moreno ![]() McGraw ![]() |
Report | Bunbury ![]() ![]() Zimmerman ![]() Mukhtar ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 23,101 Referee: Silviu Petrescu |
August 6 25 | Portland Timbers | 1–1 | FC Dallas | Portland, Oregon |
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7:30PM PDT | Asprilla ![]() Williamson ![]() Loria ![]() ![]() |
Report | Twumasi ![]() Hedges ![]() Chará ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 24,114 Referee: Ted Unkel |
August 13 26 | Toronto FC | 3–1 | Portland Timbers | Toronto, Ontario |
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4:30 PM PDT | MacNaughton ![]() Osorio ![]() ![]() Mavinga ![]() Insigne ![]() Bernardeschi ![]() ![]() |
Report | Van Rankin ![]() |
Stadium: BMO Field Attendance: 28,598 Referee: Nima Saghafi |
August 21 27 | Sporting Kansas City | 4–1 | Portland Timbers | Kansas City, Kansas |
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4:55 PM PDT | Agada ![]() ![]() Fontàs ![]() Thommy ![]() Sweat ![]() |
Report | McGraw ![]() D. Chará ![]() Blanco ![]() |
Stadium: Children's Mercy Park Attendance: 17,348 Referee: Armando Villarreal |
August 26 28 Cascadia Cup | Portland Timbers | 2–1 | Seattle Sounders FC | Portland, Oregon |
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7:00 PM PDT | Blanco ![]() Asprilla ![]() Williamson ![]() Blanco ![]() McGraw ![]() |
Report | Gómez ![]() Lodeiro ![]() Leyva ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 25,218 Referee: Geoff Gamble |
August 31 29 | Austin FC | 1–2 | Portland Timbers | Austin, Texas |
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6:00 PM PDT | Urruti ![]() Perreira ![]() Ring ![]() Driussi ![]() |
Report | Tuiloma ![]() Župarić ![]() Williamson ![]() McGraw ![]() |
Stadium: Q2 Stadium Attendance: 20,738 Referee: Chris Penso |
September 4 30 | Portland Timbers | 2–1 | Atlanta United FC | Portland, Oregon |
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2:30 PM PDT | Moreno ![]() Asprilla ![]() ![]() |
Report | Martínez ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 24,438 Referee: Jon Freemon |
U.S. Open Cup
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Win Draw Loss Upcoming fixture
Top scorers
The list is sorted by shirt number when total goals are equal.
Rnk | Pos | No. | Player | MLS | MLS Cup Playoffs | Champions League | Total |
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References
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