I have questioned Rodney Wallace’s skills in the past and yesterday I rolled my eyes when I saw him come in. Well, Caleb knew what he was doing and Rodney scored an excellent header timed to perfection and placed far from the reach of the keeper.

5 Minutes to Kickoff has an excellent little writeup with a picture that will give you a boner. Plus 5mTKO adds links to all the match recaps from around the interwebs.

Kids we are only days away.  For those about to rock, we salute 5 Minutes to Kickoff for dropping hit after hit…

Great Moments in Portland Timbers Home Openers

Know Thy Enemy: New York Red Bulls

5mTKO Sports Interviews @WayneGarciaKPTV

Caleb’s Center Back Choice

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I think most supporters are hoping for Kalif to have his break out year, Slide Rule Pass agrees there is no time like the present.

The Shin Guardian gives some predictions from its posse of contributors. Part 1 of 2.

Grant Whal asks 18 players from around the league their private thoughts about the game. Part 1 of 2.

5mTKO highlights the Preseason winners and losers

XI Quaterly looks back over the years of MLS website design.

Soccer by Ives gives its Preseason Power Rankings and lists the Timbers at 10th.

ESPN 2013 Timbers Preview

Timbers Reddit is a fun source for links and discussion