In 1975 the Timbers and flounders played four matches, Seattle won two, and Portland won two, but the last match was a OT quarterfinal win for us. A moment so epic, that Portland’s love affair with the team culminated with fans rushing the field to congratulate the Timbers. Little did we know then, the ups and downs that faced the clubs, the leagues and football itself in the US. Through it all one thing has remained certain, that Seattle is shit and will always be shit.
The first ever “community shield” charity match is in many ways a dry run for 2011, so that qworst field workers can learn how to treat visiting fans with some respect, concession workers learn how to quickly change kegs, and we continue to be the Timbers Army, greatest football supporters the world has ever seen. Four buses with over 200 fans have been organized for a preseason charity match, and it makes everyone wonder how many buses it will take in 2011, rumor is, it will take a train. Many more people will be carpooling and driving themselves up to the game, for what will be a match between two tribes.

A few notes for us fans traveling to the game…

• Don’t throw things on the pitch, the field is for playing not your stupid drunk ass to chuck things unto. If that’s your gig, move to another continent.
• For the drinkers, don’t be the guy that never makes it off the bus or into the stadium, drinking to excess is for post game celebrations.
• When we travel, we are representing the Rose City, make them proud and don’t end up like this guy.
• Have fun, yell and shout til your voice gives out and enjoy the beautiful game.

The funny part is, the people who need to be reminded of these sort of things, probably don’t read well.

A great radio interview is hosted on pro Seattle site Prost Amerika Soccer, an interview with Bickle about the current status and future of the rivalry.

We will update the site soon after the match finishes or as our hangover allows.