We don’t want to toot our own horn but over a year ago we told you that Bob was on his way out and Jurgen was moving in for the top job in US Soccer.  Kudos to US Soccer for wasting a year to make a decision.

Dropping Timber – US Head Coach Rumors – July 7, 2010

In 1994 Jurgen Klinsmann enthusiastically sang Making it in America with the Village People.

U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati announced today that Bob Bradley head coach of the US Men’s National Team was dismissed today.

“We want to thank Bob Bradley for his service and dedication to U.S. Soccer during the past five years,” said Gulati. “During his time as the head coach of our Men’s National Team he led the team to a number of accomplishments, but we felt now was the right time for us to make a change. It is always hard to make these decisions, especially when it involves someone we respect as much as Bob. We wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

Read the announcement here.

The Dirty Tackle has a list of a list of potential replacements, including Timber Joey and Freddy Adu.

Dropping Timber Endorses Timber Joey for USMNT Head Coach

The Timbers have traded Adam Moffat and allocation money to the Houston Dynamo for fullback Mike Chabala and defensive midfielder Lovel Palmer.

Here’s a photo of Chabala playing with the Timbers in 2006, from Allison at SCUSA:

From du Nord

STORY OF THE DAY

“As much as the anger comes out and the passion on the field, I think it’s a pretty safe environment. I’m not too worried about being down in Portland. I actually like the city.”
-Roger Levesque – Seattle Sounders villain

Do not miss the huge derby this Sunday when Seattle goes to Portland for the first time in MLS. It will be EPIC!

This will be the biggest regular season MLS game ever played. And I am not exaggerating.

This from the excellent du Nord blog.

Interesting preview from FC Dallas, and I like the production value. Funny thing is we don’t need these types of videos because we have supporters who actually attend matches and know WTF is going on. Anyhow, lets hope Kenny F**king Cooper goes off on his old club.

The excellent IMSoccer.com speaks with the equally excellent Tony Mcmanus about his retirement from professional play.

Tony McManus has told IMS that he is retiring from professional soccer. In an interview where he spoke about an incident last month were he was abruptly terminated from his contract by FC Tampa Bay, the 8-year veteran revealed the news.

“I am fully retired from soccer and have no interest in returning. I wish it was a decision I would have made prior to this, but that is hindsight. I am back in Portland trying to figure out what my next step is. I am pursuing work outside of soccer so if you have any kind of contacts in this area I am all ears,” said McManus.

Read the full article here.

IMSoccernews.com also did extensive about the suspicious initial termination of T12′s contract and a fallow up story involving… Read the rest

Mao Football Show: Match Talk – June 17, 2011
mao is back in studio to discuss John Spencer’s suspension, the Timbers’ injury issues and to preview Sunday’s match against Red Bull New York. Daniel Feuerstein joins us to give perspective from New York both on the season at large and in specifics about Sunday’s game.

Shed Culture with Hermes – Episode 21 – June 16, 2011
Timber OG and Timber Noob talk about themselves. Good fun.

Timbers Insider – Episode #13 – June 15th, 2011
The Timbers Insider Podcast is part of the North American Soccer Network. Each week I’ll bring you information, sound bites and interviews with coaches, players and personalities from around the league—but always with a Timbers spin.
- Colorado Rapids defender Drew Moor
- Portland Timbers forward Ryan Pore
- New York Red Bulls defender Stephen Keel

John Strong… Read the rest