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2022 Portland Timbers season

The 2022 Portland Timbers season was 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.

Portland Timbers
2022 season
PresidentMerritt Paulson
Head coachGiovanni Savarese
StadiumProvidence Park
Portland, Oregon
(Capacity: 25,218)
Highest home attendance24,534 (4/3 v. LAG)
Lowest home attendance22,228 (5/22 v. PHI)
Average home league attendance23,341
Biggest winPOR 7–2 SKC (5/14)
Biggest defeatDAL 4–1 POR (3/19)
Primary colors
Secondary colors
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Background edit

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 edit

As of February 17, 2022[5]
No. Name Nat Positions Since Date of birth (Age) Signed from Games Goals
Goalkeepers
26 Hunter Sulte (HG)   GK 2019 (2002-04-25) April 25, 2002 (age 22)   Portland Timbers 2
31 Aljaž Ivačič   GK 2019 (1993-12-29) December 29, 1993 (age 30)   NK Olimpija Ljubljana
Defenders
Midfielders

Player and staff transactions edit

In edit

Date Position Player Previous club TAM GAM Notes Source
January 25, 2022 GK   Justin Vom Steeg   LA Galaxy II [6]
February 1, 2022 DF   David Ayala   Estudiantes [7]
February 17, 2022 MF   Justin Rasmussen   Grand Canyon Antelopes 2022 MLS SuperDraft pick [8]
February 25, 2022 FW   Diego Gutierrez   Creighton 2021 MLS SuperDraft pick [9]

Out edit

Date Position Player Destination club TAM GAM Notes Source
January 21, 2022 GK   Jeff Attinella N/A N/A N/A Retired [10]
December 13, 2021 MF   Jorge Gonzales Louisville City FC N/A N/A Declined Option [11]
December 13, 2021 DF/MF   Ismaila Jome Portland Timbers 2 N/A N/A Declined Option [11]
December 13, 2021 MF   Manny Perez Louisville City FC N/A N/A Declined Option [11]
January 20, 2022 MF   Diego Valeri Club Atlético Lanús N/A N/A Mutual Agreement [12]
February 10, 2022 ST / W   Andy Polo Club Universitario de Deportes N/A N/A Contract Terminated[A] [13]
  1. ^
    Andy Polo's contract was terminated in response to domestic violence allegations.[14]

2022 MLS SuperDraft picks edit

See also: 2022 MLS SuperDraft
Round Position Player College Other club Notes Source
1 (27)   Justin Rasmussen DF Grand Canyon Orange County SC U-23 [15]
2 (55)   Julian Bravo DF Santa Clara FC Golden State [15]
3 (83)   Sivert Haugli DF Virginia Tech Des Moines Menace [15]

Non-competitive edit

Preseason friendlies edit

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
6:00 PM PST Report Stadium: Kino Sports Complex
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
10:00 AM PST Quinn   51'
McGraw   79'
Mora   90+1'		 POR Report
SKC Tweet		 Isimat-Mirin   18'
Russell   34'
Ndenbe   48'
Freeman   57'
Hernández   90'		 Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at Wild Horse Pass
February 13 Portland Timbers 1–0 Minnesota United FC Portland, Oregon
12:00 PM PST Moreno   5' Report Stadium: Providence Park
February 16 Portland Timbers   1–3   Viking FK Portland, Oregon
7:30 PM PST
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 7,169
February 19 Portland Timbers 3–0 Real Salt Lake Portland, Oregon
5:00 PM PST Paredes   72'
Niezgoda   74' (pen.)
Tuiloma   90+2'		 Report Stadium: Providence Park

  Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

Competitions edit

Major League Soccer edit

Main article: 2022 Major League Soccer season

Standings edit

Western Conference edit
Pos Team
 Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
6 Minnesota United FC 34 14 14 6 48 51 −3 48 Qualification for the first round
7 Real Salt Lake 34 12 11 11 43 45 −2 47
8 Portland Timbers 34 11 10 13 53 53 0 46
9 Vancouver Whitecaps FC[a] 34 12 15 7 40 57 −17 43 Qualification for the CONCACAF Champions League[b]
10 Colorado Rapids 34 11 13 10 46 57 −11 43
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Notes:
  1. ^ Canadian clubs cannot qualify for the 2023 CONCACAF Champions League through the MLS regular season or playoffs.
  2. ^ as 2022 Canadian Championship winners.
Overall edit
Pos Team
 Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
13 Orlando City SC (U) 34 14 14 6 44 53 −9 48 Qualification for the 2023 CONCACAF Champions League[a]
14 Real Salt Lake 34 12 11 11 43 45 −2 47
15 Portland Timbers 34 11 10 13 53 53 0 46
16 Columbus Crew 34 10 8 16 46 41 +5 46
17 Vancouver Whitecaps FC[b] (V) 34 12 15 7 40 57 −17 43 Qualification for the 2023 CONCACAF Champions League[c]
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
(U) U.S. Open Cup winners; (V) Canadian Championship winners
Notes:
  1. ^ As 2022 U.S. Open Cup champions (USA4)
  2. ^ Canadian clubs cannot qualify for the 2023 CONCACAF Champions League through the MLS regular season or playoffs.
  3. ^ As 2022 Canadian Championship winners (CAN1)
Matches edit

All matches are in Pacific time[19]

February 26 1 Portland Timbers 2–2 New England Revolution Portland Oregon
4:30 PM PT Van Rankin   22'
Asprilla   28',   60'
Tuiloma   53'
Y. Chará   78'
Bravo   84'		 Report Bye   41'
Lletget   63'
McNamara   70'
Polster   76'		 Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 23,411
Referee: Chris Penso
March 6 2 Los Angeles FC 1–1 Portland Timbers Los Angeles, California
7:00 PM PT
Report
Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
Attendance: 22,102
Referee: Ismail Elfath
March 12 3 Portland Timbers 1–0 Austin FC Portland Oregon
7:30 PM PT
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 22,795
Referee: Joseph Dickerson
March 19 4 FC Dallas 4–1 Portland Timbers Frisco, Texas
5:30 PM PT Ferreira   26', 30', 36'
Velasco   44'
Nanu   76'
Arriola   77'		 Report Niezgoda   61' Stadium: Toyota Stadium (Texas)
Attendance: 19,096
Referee: Allen Chapman
March 27 5 Portland Timbers 1–1 Orlando City SC Portland, Oregon
1:00 PM PT Bravo   65'
Van Rankin   71'   76'
Paredes   80',   81'
Bodily   90+4'		 Report Urso   52'
Michel   90+4'
Jansson   90+5'		 Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 22,948
Referee: Marcos de Oliviera
April 3 6 Portland Timbers 1–3 LA Galaxy Portland, Oregon
1:00 PM PT Bonilla   45+3'
Blanco   48'
Tuiloma   51'
D. Chará   90+2'		 Report Hernández   9', 59',   57'
Tuiloma   16' (o.g.)
Raveloson   45+4'
DePuy   48'
Delgado   50'   61'		 Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 24,534
Referee: Nima Saghafi
April 9 7 Cascadia Cup Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–3 Portland Timbers Vancouver, British Columbia
7:00 PM (PDT) Dájome   76',   88'
Gauld   90+6' (pen.)		 Report Mabiala   6'
Van Rankin   17'
Asprilla   42' (pen.),   43'
Niezgoda   60'
Y. Chará   78'
Bravo   90+3'		 Stadium: BC Place
Attendance: 16,772
Referee: Silviu Petrescu
April 16 8 Houston Dynamo 0–0 Portland Timbers Houston, Texas
5:00 PM CDT Hadebe   26'   75' Report Paredes   16'
Blanco   26'
Y. Chará   49'
Tuiloma   81'		 Stadium: PNC Stadium
Attendance: 13,650
Referee: Rosendo Mendoza
April 23 9 Portland Timbers 0–0 Real Salt Lake Portland, Oregon
7:00 PM PDT Bravo   77'
Mabiala   86'
Paredes   90+'		 Report Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 24,206
Referee: Chris Penso
April 30 10 Colorado Rapids 2–0 Portland Timbers Commerce City, Colorado
6:00 PM PDT Max   17'
Rubio   30',   45+3'   63'
Abubakar   38'
Beitashour   46'
Trusty   66'
Yarbrough   90+3'
Kaye   90+5'		 Report Williamson   29'
Mabiala   29'
Ivačič   66'
Van Rankin   73'		 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
4:00 PM PDT Long   67'
Cásseres Jr.   90+2'		 Report Williamson   46'
Niezgoda   53'		 Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 17,107
Referee: Joseph Dickerson
May 14 12 Portland Timbers 7–2 Sporting Kansas City Portland, Oregon
7:00 PM PDT Tuiloma   12',   72'
Blanco   46', 52'
Fogaça   56', 69'
Van Rankin   64'   74'
D. Chará   86'
Loría   88'
Moreno   90+2'		 Report Espinoza   18'
Voloder   35'   78'
Russell   57'
Tzionis   75'		 Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 23,503
Referee: Victor Rivas
May 18 13 San Jose Earthquakes 3–2 Portland Timbers San Jose, California
7:30 PM PDT Yueill   31'
Monteiro   44', 80'
Remedi   59'
M. Lopez   66'		 Report Paredes   18'
Župarić   35'
Tuiloma   56'
Rasmussen   70'
Williamson   90+5'		 Stadium: PayPal Park
Attendance: 11,788
Referee: Lukasz Szpala
May 22 14 Portland Timbers 0–2 Philadelphia Union Portland, Oregon
7:00 PM PDT D. Chará   43' Report Gazdag   5'
Harriel   18'
Santos   48'
Carranza   81'
Burke   85'		 Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 22,288
Referee: Allen Chapman
May 28 15 Inter Miami CF 2–1 Portland Timbers Fort Lauderdale, FL
8:00PM EDT Duke   14'
Campana   27'
Taylor   59'
Callender   88'
Higuaín   90+1'		 Report Paredes   27'
Mabiala   35'
Župarić   64'
Tuiloma   78'		 Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Attendance: 11,161
Referee: Chris Penso
June 18 16 LA Galaxy 1–1 Portland Timbers Carson, California
2:00PM PDT DePuy   37'
Grandsir   58'
Joveljić   88',   89'		 Report Mabiala   10'
Chará   38'
Fogaça   76'		 Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
Attendance: 21,414
Referee: Joe Dickerson
June 25 17 Portland Timbers 3–0 Colorado Rapids Portland, Oregon
7:30 PM PDT
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 23,448
Referee: Rosendo Mendoza
June 29 18 Portland Timbers 2–1 Houston Dynamo FC Portland, Oregon
7:30 PM PDT Blanco   17'
Župarić   27'
Moreno   34' (pen.), 36',   42'
Tuiloma   54'   75'
Williamson   72'		 Report Rodríguez   21'
Zeca   34'
Hadebe   44'
Quintero   65'
Vera   69'		 Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 22,932
Referee: Lukasz Szpala
July 3 19 Nashville SC 2–2 Portland Timbers Nashville, Tennessee
5:30 PM PDT Davis   18'
Mukhtar   57'
Zimmerman   77'		 Report Ayala   28'
McGraw   51'
Asprilla   64' (pen.)
Niezgoda   69'		 Stadium: Geodis Park
Attendance: 28,387
Referee: Armando Villarreal
July 9 20 Cascadia Cup Seattle Sounders FC 0–3 Portland Timbers Seattle, Washington
1:30 PM PDT Ragen   45+2'   46'
Roldan   70'
Tolo   81'		 Report Williamson   6'
Niezgoda   24'
Y. Chará   57'
Moreno   82' (pen.)
Asprilla   85',   85'
D. Chará   87'		 Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 47,722
Referee: Chris Penso
July 17 21 Portland Timbers 1–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC Portland, Oregon
7:30 PM (PDT) Van Rankin   44'
Mora   82' (pen.)
Župarić   84'
Blanco   90'		 Report White   32'
Cavallini   46'
Raposo   48'		 Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 24,337
Referee: Ramy Touchan
July 23 22 Portland Timbers 2–1 San Jose Earthquakes Portland, Oregon
7:30 PM PDT Van Rankin   39'
Y. Chará   40'
Bravo   41'
Niezgoda   53'
Asprilla   67',   71'		 Report Kikanovic   42'
Nathan   49'
Remedi   53'
Yueill   78'		 Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 23,795
Referee: Jon Freemon
July 30 23 Minnesota United FC 4–4 Portland Timbers St. Paul, Minnesota
12:00 PM PDT Fragapane   9'
Hlongwane   21'
Amarilla   41', 69'
Boxall   53'
Arriaga   72'
Benítez   75'
Reynoso   90'
Lod   90+3'		 Report Blanco   1', 50'
D. Chará   18'
Niezgoda   53'
Y. Chara   62'
Lawrence   65' (o.g.)
Ayala   73'
Asprilla   83'		 Stadium: Allianz Field
Attendance: 19,792
Referee: Victor Rivas
August 3 24 Portland Timbers 1–1 Nashville SC Portland, Oregon
7:30 PM PDT Moreno   27'
McGraw   90'		 Report Bunbury   20',   67'
Zimmerman   45+1'
Mukhtar   59'		 Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 23,101
Referee: Silviu Petrescu
August 6 25 Portland Timbers 1–1 FC Dallas Portland, Oregon
7:30PM PDT Asprilla   24'
Williamson   78'
Loria   90+6',   90+6'		 Report Twumasi   74'
Hedges   90+5'
Chará   90+10' (o.g.)		 Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 24,114
Referee: Ted Unkel
August 13 26 Toronto FC 3–1 Portland Timbers Toronto, Ontario
4:30 PM PDT MacNaughton   14'
Osorio   41',   68'
Mavinga   67'
Insigne   79'
Bernardeschi   85',   87'		 Report Van Rankin   73' Stadium: BMO Field
Attendance: 28,598
Referee: Nima Saghafi
August 21 27 Sporting Kansas City 4–1 Portland Timbers Kansas City, Kansas
4:55 PM PDT Agada   31',   75'
Fontàs   40'
Thommy   42'
Sweat   78'		 Report McGraw   57'
D. Chará   86'
Blanco   90'		 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
7:00 PM PDT Blanco   11'
Asprilla   41'
Williamson   45+2'
Blanco   51'
McGraw   78'		 Report Gómez   8'
Lodeiro   20'
Leyva   23'		 Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 25,218
Referee: Geoff Gamble
August 31 29 Austin FC 1–2 Portland Timbers Austin, Texas
6:00 PM PDT Urruti   30'
Perreira   45+5'
Ring   65'
Driussi   79'		 Report Tuiloma   16'
Župarić   42'
Williamson   67'
McGraw   73'		 Stadium: Q2 Stadium
Attendance: 20,738
Referee: Chris Penso
September 4 30 Portland Timbers 2–1 Atlanta United FC Portland, Oregon
2:30 PM PDT Moreno   38' (pen.)
Asprilla   78',   82' (pen.)		 Report Martínez   88' Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 24,438
Referee: Jon Freemon
September 10 31 Portland Timbers 1–0 Minnesota United FC Portland, Oregon
7:00 PM CDT Bravo   43'
Asprilla   61'
McGraw   85'		 Report Lawrence   88' Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 25,019
Referee: Guido Gonzales Jr.
September 18 32 Columbus Crew 1–1 Portland Timbers Columbus, OH
4:30 PDT Morris   10'
Molino   36'
Hernández   90+3'		 Report Chara   25'
Tuiloma   45'
Mabiala   66'
Moreno  71'
Moreno   90+5'		 Stadium: Lower.com Field
Attendance: 20,421
Referee: Victor Rivas
October 2 33 Portland Timbers 1–2 Los Angeles FC Portland, Oregon
12:00 PM PDT Paredes   48'
Župarić   63'
Asprilla   81'		 Report Vela   51'
Segura   57'
Murillo   90+1'
Bouanga   90+5'		 Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 25,218
Referee: Ismail Elfath
October 9 34 Real Salt Lake 3–1 Portland Timbers Sandy, Utah
2:00 PM PDT Savarino   19'
Rubin   48',   67'
Hidalgo   82'		 Report Ayala   27'
Asprilla   87'
Blanco   88'		 Stadium: America First Field
Attendance: 21,333
Referee: Armando Villarreal

U.S. Open Cup edit

See also: 2022 U.S. Open Cup

  Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

Top scorers edit

The list is sorted by shirt number when total goals are equal.

Rnk Pos No. Player MLS MLS Cup Playoffs Champions League Total

References edit

  1. ^ "Linehan: The NWSL and women's soccer power brokers have repeatedly turned a blind eye to harm".
  2. ^ "Full Report to USSF" (PDF).
  3. ^ "Gavin Wilkinson, Mike Golub fired by Portland Thorns, Timbers in wake of U.S. Soccer report". October 5, 2022.
  4. ^ "Portland Timbers eliminated from 2022 playoffs with loss at Real Salt Lake". October 9, 2022.
  5. ^ "Portland Timbers Roster". Portland Timbers. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
  6. ^ "Timbers sign goalkeeper Justin Vom Steeg" (Press release). Portland Timbers. January 25, 2022.
  7. ^ "Timbers acquire midfielder David Ayala" (Press release). Portland Timbers. February 1, 2022.
  8. ^ "Timbers sign defender Justin Rasmussen" (Press release). Portland Timbers. February 17, 2022.
  9. ^ "Timbers sign forward Diego Gutierrez" (Press release). February 25, 2022.
  10. ^ "Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella announces retirement" (Press release). Portland Timbers. January 21, 2022. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  11. ^ a b c "Timbers announce roster status ahead of 2022 MLS season" (Press release). Portland Timbers. December 13, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  12. ^ "Portland Timbers transfer club legend Diego Valeri to Club Atlético Lanús" (Press release). Portland Timbers. January 20, 2022. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  13. ^ "Timbers terminate contract of Andy Polo" (Press release). Portland Tiumbers. February 10, 2022.
  14. ^ Freeman, Joe (February 9, 2022). "Portland Timbers' Andy Polo accused of domestic violence, suspended by MLS". The Oregonian. Advance Publications. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  15. ^ a b c "MLS SuperDraft | Get to know the Timbers selections" (Press release). Portland Timbers. January 11, 2022. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  16. ^ "Timbers open 2022 preseason presented by Old Trapper, add match against Sporting Kansas City on Feb. 3 in Phoenix" (Press release). Portland Timbers. January 18, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  17. ^ a b "Timbers to host preseason tournament February 13–19 presented by Old Trapper Beef Jerky" (Press release). Portland Timbers. January 26, 2022.
  18. ^ "Portland Timbers Join Desert Showcase Presented By Visit Tucson" (Press release). FC Tucson. January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  19. ^ "Timbers announce schedule for 2022 MLS season". Portland Timbers. December 15, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
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