Timbers Training Center to be built in Beaverton
The Timbers announced the building a of new training facility in partnership with Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation. The new facility will include a natural grass field reserved for the Timbers and a synthetic field open to the public. The location will be in Beaverton just off highway 217 at the Allen blvd. exit.
“We are always looking for innovative ways to do more for our public,” said Doug Menke, THPRD general manager. “This partnership with the Timbers will benefit the local economy, and it will help address current and future demand from our affiliated youth soccer groups for additional field space.”
The adidas Timbers Training Center will feature a 6,000-square-foot indoor facility that will include locker rooms, training areas and office space for the MLS club.
“It is important to have a top-notch training center to complement our renovated home at PGE Park,” said Merritt Paulson, president of the Timbers. “Thanks to our partner Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation and our sponsor adidas, Timbers players will have facilities that are among the best in the league.”
“Proper training and preparation is one of the most important elements of a team’s success,” said Patrik Nilsson, president of adidas America, which is based in Portland. “Supporting the new adidas Timbers Training Center is something special we can do for our hometown team and community. Working with the Timbers, we are proud to support a facility for both the team’s elite training needs as well as local community events.”
I went to the location of the new facility today and took some pictures. The large warehouses in the area look almost completely empty with moss taking over the parking lots. Wonderland Park borders this area and the large open fields are fenced off. The open area is very big and could easily fit two full size pitches. There is huge gravel pile already on location, which I suspect will be used to help with drainage. The entire area like most of Beaverton does not drain well so this will need to be addressed. There are pink survey flags all over the field so the initial phases of construction are already under way. We will keep you up to date with any progress made at the facility.
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