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			{{Short description\|Independent supporters group of Portland Timbers soccer club}}
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			The '''Timbers Army''' is an independent ] of ], a soccer club in ]—the top tier of the ]. Its members are known for their loud, enthusiastic support and the raucous atmosphere they create at Timbers games.<ref>{{cite news \| url=http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2008/jul/18/fivefun47875/?pluck2 \| title=The Fun Five: Things to do and where to do them \| newspaper=The Post and Courier \| location=Charleston, SC \| first=Dan \| last=Conover \| date=July 18, 2008 \| accessdate=May 18, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \| url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2009-08-25-portland-timbers_N.htm \| title=Portland Timbers show bark, bite as they prepare to join MLS \| newspaper=USA Today \| location=McLean, VA \| first=Beau \| last=Dure \| date=August 25, 2009 \| accessdate=May 18, 2010}}</ref> Centered in section 107 of ] in ], the Army has grown steadily over the years to encompass much of the north end of the stadium.<ref>{{cite news \| url=http://www.theolympian.com/2009/07/01/897743/smoldering-soccer-rivalry-gets.html \| title=Smoldering soccer rivalry gets new fire \| newspaper=The Olympian \| location=Olympia, WA \| first=Don \| last=Ruiz \| date=July 1, 2009 \| accessdate=May 19, 2010 \| url-status=dead \| archive-url=https://archive.today/20120912081547/http://www.theolympian.com/2009/07/01/897743/smoldering-soccer-rivalry-gets.html \| archive-date=September 12, 2012 }}</ref>
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	The '''Timbers Army''' is an independent ] of ], a ] club in ]—the top tier of the ]. Its members are known for their loud, enthusiastic support and the raucous atmosphere they create at Timbers games.<ref>{{cite news \| url=http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2008/jul/18/fivefun47875/?pluck2 \| title=The Fun Five: Things to do and where to do them \| newspaper=The Post and Courier \| location=Charleston, SC \| first=Dan \| last=Conover \| date=July 18, 2008 \| accessdate=May 18, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \| url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2009-08-25-portland-timbers_N.htm \| title=Portland Timbers show bark, bite as they prepare to join MLS \| newspaper=USA Today \| location=McLean, VA \| first=Beau \| last=Dure \| date=August 25, 2009 \| accessdate=May 18, 2010}}</ref> Centered in section 107 of ] in ], the Army has grown steadily over the years to encompass much of the north end of the stadium.<ref>{{cite news \| url=http://www.theolympian.com/2009/07/01/897743/smoldering-soccer-rivalry-gets.html \| title=Smoldering soccer rivalry gets new fire \| newspaper=The Olympian \| location=Olympia, WA \| first=Don \| last=Ruiz \| date=July 1, 2009 \| accessdate=May 19, 2010}}</ref>

	== History ==		== History ==
	]The Timbers Army was founded in 2001 as the Cascade Rangers,<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://sport.oregonlive.com/sport/cascaderangers \|title=Community Connection: Cascade Rangers \|publisher=OregonLive.com \|~~archiveurl~~=~~http~~://web.archive.org/web/20010509135331/sport.oregonlive.com/sport/cascaderangers \|~~archivedate~~=May 9, 2001 \|accessdate=June 15, 2010}}</ref> a reference to the ] of mountains in the ] region of ]. The group began with a group of eight people who decided to step up their support, and began congregating in section 107 (erroneously labeled on the stadium diagram to be behind the north goal) of ] to create a European-style rooting section for the club, complete with drumming, flags, scarves, smoke bombs and constant chanting and cheering. By 2002, the group had changed its name to the Timbers Army in order to lose any perception of partiality toward ] football club ] and because the Timbers uniforms at the time resembled those of Rangers rival ].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.timbersarmy.org/history/ \|title=History \|publisher=Timbers Army \|accessdate=June 15, 2010}}</ref>		The Timbers Army was founded in 2001 as the Cascade Rangers,<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://sport.oregonlive.com/sport/cascaderangers \|title=Community Connection: Cascade Rangers \|publisher=OregonLive.com \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010509135331/http://sport.oregonlive.com/sport/cascaderangers \|archive-date=May 9, 2001 \|accessdate=June 15, 2010 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> a reference to the ] of mountains in the ] region of ]. The group began with a group of eight people who decided to step up their support, and began congregating in section 107 (erroneously labeled on the stadium diagram to be behind the north goal) of the stadium then known as PGE Park to create a European-style rooting section for the club, complete with drumming, flags, scarves, smoke bombs and constant chanting and cheering. By 2002, the group had changed its name to the Timbers Army in order to lose any perception of partiality toward ] football club ] and because the Timbers uniforms at the time resembled those of Rangers ] ].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.timbersarmy.org/history/ \|title=History \|publisher=Timbers Army \|accessdate=June 15, 2010 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100525111628/http://www.timbersarmy.org/history/ \|archive-date=May 25, 2010 }}</ref> (although this perception has since changed).

	As noted in a feature story on the front page of '']'''s Sports section in 2004,<ref name="The Oregonian 2004-06-10">{{cite news \|title=No pity in Rose City: The passionate soccer fans of Section 107 have enlisted in the Timbers Army \|first=Inara \|last=Verzemnieks \|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/index.ssf/2011/02/from_the_archives_no_pity_in_r.html \|newspaper=The Oregonian ~~\|publisher=~~ \|location=Portland, OR \|date=June 10, 2004 }}</ref> the Army had grown from a small group of dedicated fans to approximately ~~two hundred~~ passionate supporters. By 2005, when the Army was the subject of a cover story by '']'', its game day support was estimated at over ~~one thousand~~.<ref>{{cite news \| url=http://wweek.com/story.php?story=6493 \| title=Hometown Hooligans \| newspaper=Willamette Week \| location=Portland, OR \| author1=Pfenning, Cliff \| author2=Dundas, Zach \| date=July 6, 2005 \| accessdate=June 15, 2010}}</ref>		As noted in a feature story on the front page of '']'''s Sports section in 2004,<ref name="The Oregonian 2004-06-10">{{cite news \|title=No pity in Rose City: The passionate soccer fans of Section 107 have enlisted in the Timbers Army \|first=Inara \|last=Verzemnieks \|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/index.ssf/2011/02/from_the_archives_no_pity_in_r.html \|newspaper=The Oregonian \|location=Portland, OR \|date=June 10, 2004 }}</ref> the Army had grown from a small group of dedicated fans to approximately 200 passionate supporters. By 2005, when the Army was the subject of a cover story by '']'', its game day support was estimated at over 1,000.<ref>{{cite news \| url=http://wweek.com/story.php?story=6493 \| title=Hometown Hooligans \| newspaper=Willamette Week \| location=Portland, OR \| author1=Pfenning, Cliff \| author2=Dundas, Zach \| date=July 6, 2005 \| accessdate=June 15, 2010}}</ref>

	In 2008, the group's lobbying was credited with helping to convince the ] City Council to approve a deal to bring ] to Portland in 2011.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Portland City Council Paves Way for Major League Soccer \|first=Sam \|last=Bennett \|newspaper=Daily Journal of Commerce ~~\|publisher=~~ \|location=Portland, OR \|date=March 12, 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=http://news.opb.org/article/4565-soccer-city-us-now-has-mls-franchise/ \| title=Soccer City U.S.A. Now Has An MLS Franchise \| publisher=OPB News \| first=Rob \| last=Manning \| date=March 20, 2009 \| accessdate=May 18, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \| url=http://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/index.ssf/2009/03/in_full_rowdy_roar_the_timbers.html \| title=In full rowdy roar, the Timbers Army is enlisting in MLS \| newspaper=The Oregonian \| location=Portland, OR \| first=Kyle \| last=Laggner \| date=March 20, 2009 \| accessdate=May 19, 2010}}</ref><ref name="The Oregonian 2010-07-24">{{cite news \|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/john_canzano/index.ssf/2010/07/top-25-influential-oregon-sports-2010.html \|title=Canzano: Power-wielding Paul Allen tops list of influential Oregon sports figures \|first=John \|last=Canzano \|~~authorlink~~=John Canzano \|newspaper=The Oregonian ~~\|publisher=~~ \|location=Portland, OR \|date=July 24, 2010 \|accessdate=July 26, 2010 }}</ref> The Timbers Army were named the fifth most influential ] sports figure in 2010 by ''The Oregonian'', two spots ahead of Timbers owner ].<ref name="The Oregonian 2010-07-24" /> In the piece, sports columnist ] said of the Army:		In 2008, the group's lobbying was credited with helping to convince the ] City Council to approve a deal to bring ] to Portland in 2011.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Portland City Council Paves Way for Major League Soccer \|first=Sam \|last=Bennett \|newspaper=Daily Journal of Commerce \|location=Portland, OR \|date=March 12, 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=http://news.opb.org/article/4565-soccer-city-us-now-has-mls-franchise/ \| title=Soccer City U.S.A. Now Has An MLS Franchise \| publisher=OPB News \| first=Rob \| last=Manning \| date=March 20, 2009 \| accessdate=May 18, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \| url=http://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/index.ssf/2009/03/in_full_rowdy_roar_the_timbers.html \| title=In full rowdy roar, the Timbers Army is enlisting in MLS \| newspaper=The Oregonian \| location=Portland, OR \| first=Kyle \| last=Laggner \| date=March 20, 2009 \| accessdate=May 19, 2010}}</ref><ref name="The Oregonian 2010-07-24">{{cite news \|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/john_canzano/index.ssf/2010/07/top-25-influential-oregon-sports-2010.html \|title=Canzano: Power-wielding Paul Allen tops list of influential Oregon sports figures \|first=John \|last=Canzano \|author-link=John Canzano \|newspaper=The Oregonian \|location=Portland, OR \|date=July 24, 2010 \|accessdate=July 26, 2010 }}</ref> The Timbers Army were named the fifth most influential ] sports figure in 2010 by ''The Oregonian'', two spots ahead of Timbers owner ].<ref name="The Oregonian 2010-07-24" /> In the piece, sports columnist ] said of the Army:<blockquote>Drumming, chanting, scarf-wearing soccer supporters transformed overnight from a band of PGE Park rowdies to an effective and influential political organization. Their political clout ends up greasing the wheels on the effort to bring Major League Soccer to Portland.</blockquote>
	:Drumming, chanting, scarf-wearing soccer supporters transformed overnight from a band of PGE Park rowdies to an effective and influential political organization. Their political clout ends up greasing the wheels on the effort to bring Major League Soccer to Portland.

			]
	The supporters group gained national exposure in 2009 when they were featured in a two-page photo spread in the July 13–20 issue of '']''<ref>{{cite journal \|date=July 13–20, 2009 \|title=Leading Off: Cheers and Tears \|journal=Sports Illustrated \|publisher=Time \|location=New York, NY \|volume= \|issue= \|pages= \|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1157662/index.htm }}</ref> which showed Army members celebrating after the Timbers scored against ] of MLS in the third round of the ].
			The supporters group gained national exposure in 2009 when they were featured in a two-page photo spread in the July 13–20 issue of '']''<ref>{{cite magazine \|date=July 13–20, 2009 \|title=Leading Off: Cheers and Tears \|magazine=Sports Illustrated \|publisher=Time \|location=New York, NY \|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1157662/index.htm \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090815034744/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1157662/index.htm \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=August 15, 2009 }}</ref> which showed Army members celebrating after the Timbers scored against ] of MLS in the third round of the ], a game they lost 2–1. A tifo created by the Timbers Army for that game was in 2011 named one of the five best tifos in MLS history<ref>Francis, Shawn (8 March 2011). , "MLS Soccer.com". Retrieved 21 March 2013.</ref>—it featured a giant Timber Jim chainsawing down Seattle's Space Needle—despite the Timbers having played in the ] at the time.

	== Culture ==		==Culture==

	The Timbers Army has a strong history and culture of vocal support.<ref>http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news/2011/07/quotes-notes-timbers-vs-independiente-july-26-2011</ref><ref>http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news/2011/07/quotes-notes-timbers-vs-west-bromwich-albion-july-21-2011</ref> The Timbers Army have utilized chants from all over the world (ex. ~~"Guinness Boys",~~ "]"), as well as having drums and trumpets to add to the noise in addition to the inclusion of pogoing, scarf waving, and dancing to add to the effect of various chants.<ref>http://www.katu.com/portlandpulp/blogs/rough-draft/126273308.html</ref> Timbers Army traditions are to sing the song "Portland Boys" immediately after kickoff, "Rose City 'Til I Die" when a goal is scored against the Timbers, "You Are My Sunshine" in the 80th minute, and "Can't Help Falling In Love" in the 85th minute. Various other chants are drawn from Russian, Greek, Latin American, and Arabian origins, speaking to the diversity of the section.		]The Timbers Army has a strong history and culture of vocal support.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news/2011/07/quotes-notes-timbers-vs-independiente-july-26-2011 \|title=Quotes & Notes, Timbers vs. Independiente, July 26, 2011 \|accessdate=2011-08-03 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807195508/http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news/2011/07/quotes-notes-timbers-vs-independiente-july-26-2011 \|archive-date=2011-08-07 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news/2011/07/quotes-notes-timbers-vs-west-bromwich-albion-july-21-2011 \|title=Quotes & Notes, Timbers vs. West Bromwich Albion, July 21, 2011 \|accessdate=2011-08-03 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724004800/http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news/2011/07/quotes-notes-timbers-vs-west-bromwich-albion-july-21-2011 \|archive-date=2011-07-24 }}</ref> The Timbers Army have utilized chants from all over the world (ex. "]"), as well as having drums and trumpets to add to the noise in addition to the inclusion of pogoing, scarf waving, and dancing to add to the effect of various chants.<ref> katu.com {{dead link\|date=June 2023}}</ref> Timbers Army traditions are to sing the song "Portland Boys" immediately after kickoff, "Rose City 'Til I Die" when a goal is scored against the Timbers, "]" in the 80th minute, and "]" in the 85th minute. Various other chants are drawn from Russian, Greek, Latin American, Italian, and Arabian origins, speaking to the diversity of the section.

	The group engages in a number of charitable activities, including volunteering for the Portland-based nonprofit Friends of Trees<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://friendsoftrees.org/blog/2010/02/22/northeast-brigade-of-timbers-army-plants-trees/ \|title=Timbers Army northeast regiment plants trees \|first=Toshio \|last=Suzuki \|date=February 22, 2010 \|work=News from Friends of Trees \|publisher=Friends of Trees \|accessdate=July 26, 2010}}</ref> and raising money for a trust fund established for Keiana Serrill, the granddaughter of ], the team's ] mascot. Timber Jim's daughter, Hannah, was killed in an automobile accident in 2004, and in her memory, the TA has made a tradition of singing "]."<ref>{{cite news \|title=The Portland Timbers, from Army to Zizzo\|publisher=Portland Mercury \|date=April 14, 2011 \|url=http://www.portlandmercury.com/portland/the-portland-timbers-from-army-to-zizzo/Content?oid=3783729 \|accessdate=May 10, 2011 }}</ref> Timber Jim retired in 2008,<ref>{{cite press release \|title=Timbers long-time icon, 'Timber Jim,' retires \|publisher=Portland Timbers \|date=January 24, 2008 \|url=http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=708 \|accessdate=July 26, 2010 }}</ref> but the tradition is carried on by Jim's successor, "Timber Joey."<ref>{{cite news \|title=Should we call him 'Timber Joe?' \|first=Ben \|last=Sherman \|newspaper=The Oregonian \|location=Portland, OR \|date=June 13, 2008 \|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/index.ssf/2008/06/should_we_call_him_timber_joe.html ~~\|accessdate=~~ }}</ref>		The group engages in a number of charitable activities, including volunteering for the Portland-based nonprofit Friends of Trees<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://friendsoftrees.org/blog/2010/02/22/northeast-brigade-of-timbers-army-plants-trees/ \|title=Timbers Army northeast regiment plants trees \|first=Toshio \|last=Suzuki \|date=February 22, 2010 \|work=News from Friends of Trees \|publisher=Friends of Trees \|accessdate=July 26, 2010}}</ref> and raising money for a trust fund established for Keiana Serrill, the granddaughter of ], the team's ] mascot. Timber Jim's daughter, Hannah, was killed in an automobile accident in 2004, and in her memory, the TA has made a tradition of singing "You Are My Sunshine."<ref>{{cite news \|title=The Portland Timbers, from Army to Zizzo\|publisher=Portland Mercury \|date=April 14, 2011 \|url=http://www.portlandmercury.com/portland/the-portland-timbers-from-army-to-zizzo/Content?oid=3783729 \|accessdate=May 10, 2011 }}</ref> Timber Jim retired in 2008,<ref>{{cite press release \|title=Timbers long-time icon, 'Timber Jim,' retires \|publisher=Portland Timbers \|date=January 24, 2008 \|url=http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=708 \|accessdate=July 26, 2010 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080630032125/http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=708 \|archive-date=June 30, 2008 }}</ref> but the tradition is carried on by Jim's successor, "Timber Joey."<ref>{{cite news \|title=Should we call him 'Timber Joe?' \|first=Ben \|last=Sherman \|newspaper=The Oregonian \|location=Portland, OR \|date=June 13, 2008 \|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/index.ssf/2008/06/should_we_call_him_timber_joe.html }}</ref>

	In 2010, the Timbers Army established 107 Independent Supporters Trust, or ~~107ist~~, in ~~order~~ to ~~plan~~ ], ~~bus~~ ~~trips~~ ~~to away~~ ~~matches~~, and ~~charitable~~ ~~work~~.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Timbers debut gets the money flowing\|publisher=Oregon Business\|date=April, 2011 \|url=http://www.oregonbusiness.com/articles/98-april-2011/5027-timbers-debut-gets-the-money-flowing?start=1\|accessdate=May 10, 2011 }}</ref>		In 2010, the Timbers Army established 107 Independent Supporters Trust, or 107IST, a non-profit umbrella supporting the works of the TA, and since 2013, the Rose City Riveters.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Timbers debut gets the money flowing\|publisher=Oregon Business\|date=April 2011 \|url=http://www.oregonbusiness.com/articles/98-april-2011/5027-timbers-debut-gets-the-money-flowing?start=1\|accessdate=May 10, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=107 Independent Supporters Trust - What is 107IST? \|url=https://107ist.org/107ist/what-why \|access-date=2024-04-07 \|website=107ist.org \|language=en}}</ref>

			== The Iron Front ==

			In 2019, the Timbers Army made national news as they clashed with the MLS front office over the use of the ] on flags flown by Timbers supporters. MLS banned the anti-fascist symbol along with far-right regalia in a blanket ban of "political signage", which the Army contested, arguing in a statement that opposition to fascism, racism, and sexism was not political.<ref>{{cite web \| date=August 31, 2019 \| url=https://www.timbersarmy.org/resources/Documents/flyers%20for%20SKC%20single%20page.pdf \| title=What's the protest all about? \| access-date=August 12, 2020}}</ref> A protracted public battle between the Army and MLS brass occurred, culminating in a protest during the August game against Seattle where the TA deliberately stayed silent for the first 33 minutes of the nationally-televised clash to commemorate 1933, the year that the Iron Front was disbanded in Nazi Germany.<ref>{{cite web \| date=August 23, 2019\| url=https://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/2019/08/timbers-army-stages-protest-at-timbers-sounders-game-in-response-to-mls-ban-on-iron-front-symbol-political-displays.html \| title=Timbers Army stages protest at Timbers-Sounders game in response to MLS ban on 'Iron Front' symbol, political displays \| access-date=August 12, 2020}}</ref>

			After the protests by the Timbers Army gained media exposure, Major League Soccer officials announced they would meet with the Army and other supporter groups around the league. A month later, on September 24, 2019, the league announced it would be reversing the policy that prohibited the Iron Front, allowing Timbers supporters to use the symbol again.<ref>{{cite web \| date=September 24, 2019\| url=https://www.opb.org/news/article/iron-front-ban-suspended-mls-portland-seattle/ \| title=Iron Front Symbol Can Fly In Portland Again As MLS Suspends Ban \| access-date=August 12, 2020}}</ref> This was a rare instance in American sports (and one of the first in MLS) that a supporter group had directly taken on the league with an organized response and forced a change in policy.<ref>{{cite web \| date=October 18, 2019\| url=https://www.theringer.com/2019/10/18/20920019/portland-timbers-major-league-soccer-ban-iron-front-symbol \| title=For "Club and Community": The Timbers Army Took on MLS Over Political Speech in Stadiums \| access-date=August 12, 2020}}</ref>

			== 2020 George Floyd protests ==
			{{main\|George Floyd protests in Portland, Oregon}}

			After the George Floyd/] protests swelled nationwide and with national attention on Portland, the Army released a statement re-upping their support for marginalized people of color and protestors. Included in the official release, the supporter group stated that they "strongly oppose the systems of racism and injustice that have caused so many black deaths in our country and our communities. continue to mourn the loss of black lives at the hands of police and others", as well as a general call for direct action.<ref>{{cite web \| date=May 31, 2020\| url=https://timbersarmy.org/Blog/9005751 \| title=Now Is The Time \| access-date=August 16, 2020}}</ref>

			=== Police destruction of No Pity Van ===

			The Army adopted a 1995 ] P30 van nicknamed the "No Pity Van" in 2010 that sells merchandise outside of ] on gamedays.<ref>{{cite web \| date=September 14, 2016\| url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/09/14/scarftember-story-no-pity-scarf-van-and-timbers-army-legend \| title=Scarftember: The story of the No Pity scarf, van, and Timbers Army legend \| access-date=August 16, 2020}}</ref> During the George Floyd protests, the No Pity Van had been active in providing water and medical supplies to protestors in downtown Portland. On the night of August 13, 2020, Portland Police Bureau officers slashed all four tires of the van despite the driver complying with police orders to vacate the area.<ref name="prostinternational.com">{{cite web \| date=August 15, 2020\| url=https://www.prostinternational.com/2020/08/15/tyres-slashed-as-portland-police-vandalise-football-supporters-van/ \| title=Tyres slashed as Portland police vandalise football supporters' van \| access-date=August 16, 2020}}</ref><ref name="Portland Police Damage No Pity Van">{{cite web \| date=August 14, 2020\| url=https://www.prostamerika.com/2020/08/14/portland-police-damage-no-pity-van/240711/ \| title=Portland Police Damage No Pity Van \| access-date=August 16, 2020}}</ref> This was the second instance of police vandalism to the van, after a federal officer fired munitions at the van on July 25, damaging the windshield.<ref name="Portland Police Damage No Pity Van"/>

			In response, the Army released a statement saying they had not only repaired the van but pledged to double down on their support of the protests. The next night, the van was back out on the streets providing aid.<ref name="prostinternational.com"/>

			== NWSL abuse scandal and reactions ==
			{{See also\|2021 NWSL abuse scandal}}
			In an October 2021 report published by '']'', former Thorns coach ] was accused of sexual coercion and abusive behavior by two former Thorns players.<ref>{{cite news \| url=https://theathletic.com/2857633/2021/09/30/this-guy-has-a-pattern-amid-institutional-failure-former-nwsl-players-accuse-prominent-coach-of-sexual-coercion/ \| title='This guy has a pattern': Amid institutional failure, former NWSL players accuse prominent coach of sexual coercion \| work=The New York Times \| last1=Linehan \| first1=Meg }}</ref> The resulting fallout caused fissures in the fanbases of both the Thorns and Timbers, with many supporters calling for the removal of ] as GM. Owner ] released a statement shortly afterward stating that Wilkinson would no longer oversee Thorns decisions as an investigation commenced.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.timbers.com/news/thorns-fc-statement-on-general-manager-president-of-soccer-gavin-wilkinson \| title=Thorns FC statement on general manager/President of soccer Gavin Wilkinson }}</ref>

			Through 2022, fan discontent continued; the Timbers Army and Rose City Riveters met with ownership at the start of their respective seasons.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/portland-thorns-fc/story/4568903/can-portland-timbersportland-thorns-repair-bonds-with-fans-after-scandals-and-distrust \| title=Can Timbers, Thorns repair bonds with fans after allegations, controversy and distrust? \| date=14 January 2022 }}</ref> The Timbers, one of MLS' attendance leaders and once owners of a lengthy season-ticket waitlist, only managed five sellouts through the regular season, thought to be at least in part due to the lasting effects of the ] but also anger from the NWSL scandal.

			On October 3, 2022, an official report was released,<ref>{{cite news \| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/03/sports/soccer/us-soccer-abuse-nwsl.html \| title=Report Details 'Systemic' Abuse of Players in Women's Soccer \| newspaper=The New York Times \| date=3 October 2022 \| last1=Draper \| first1=Kevin }}</ref> particularly highlighting reported inaction by Paulson and Wilkinson as well as sexually inappropriate comments made by Thorns/Timbers president Mike Golub toward former Thorns coach and now-current ] president ].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Yates \|first=Sally Q. \|date=October 3, 2022 \|title=Report of the Independent Investigation to the U.S. Soccer Federation Concerning Allegations of Abusive Behavior and Sexual Misconduct in Women's Professional Soccer \|url=https://www.kslaw.com/attachments/000/009/931/original/King___Spalding_-_Full_Report_to_USSF.pdf?1664809048}}</ref> On October 4, 2022, the Timbers Army and Rose City Riveters formally demanded Wilkinson and Golub leave the club, and Paulson sell. Paulson released a statement declaring the three men would recuse themselves from Thorns duties, without mentioning the Timbers.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.oregonlive.com/portland-thorns/2022/10/portland-thorns-owner-merritt-paulson-responds-to-us-soccer-report-the-darkest-day-i-have-experienced.html \| title=Portland Thorns owner Merritt Paulson responds to U.S. Soccer report: 'The darkest day I have experienced' \| date=4 October 2022 }}</ref> On October 5, 2022, Wilkinson and Golub were fired from the club.

	== Subgroups ==		== Subgroups ==

	The Timbers Army ~~has seen a rise in sectionalism, as it~~ is composed of several different subgroups ~~from stadium sections and geographical regions~~. These subgroups are unique in their own fashion and consist of many different personalities. However, all subgroups fall under the Timbers Army umbrella ~~and unite as one supporters group~~. Many of the subgroups produce their own special apparel and other items while the proceeds go directly back to Timbers Army causes. Unlike many teams in ], the Timbers Army is the only recognized independent supporters group of the Portland Timbers, while many other clubs have several supporters groups. The subgroups of the Timbers Army rival the size of many other supporters groups in MLS.		The Timbers Army is composed of several different subgroups. These subgroups are unique in their own fashion and consist of many different personalities. However, all subgroups fall under the Timbers Army umbrella. Many of the subgroups produce their own special apparel and other items while the proceeds go directly back to Timbers Army causes. Unlike many teams in ], the Timbers Army is the only recognized independent supporters group of the Portland Timbers, while many other clubs have several supporters groups. The subgroups of the Timbers Army rival the size of many other supporters groups in MLS.

	''' Sectional'''		''' Sectional''':

			In most cases, the numbers of the unit match the section of the stadium where the supporters are ticketed.
			* 101st Amphibious Assault
	* 102nd Airborne Division		* 102nd Airborne Division
	* 103rd Ballistic Unit		* 103rd Ballistic Unit
	* 104th Charlie Company		* 104th Charlie Company
	* ~~105~~ Howitzers		* 105th Howitzers
	* Fighting 106th		* Fighting 106th
	* Section 107 (unnamed for historical preservation, however sometimes referred to as "The Woodshed")		* Section 107 (unnamed for historical preservation, however sometimes referred to as "The Woodshed")
	* 108th Easy Company		* 108th Easy Company
			* Eleventy Ones
			* The 112 Corner Corps
			* The 114th Hellfire
			* The 115
			* 116 Ultras
			* 117 Delta Company
			* 119 Los Ghet's
			* Del Boca Vista (208 "retirement" community)
			* 224 Neverland

	'''Geographical'''		'''Geographical''':
			* 1st Montana Volunteer Infantry (])
	* Echo Squadron (Eugene, OR)
			* Appellation Alliance (])
	* Capital City Company (Salem, OR)
			* Sunset Division (])
	* Northern Alliance (Vancouver, WA/SW Washington)
			* Capitol City Company (])
	* Eastern Bloc (East County of Portland Area)
			* Columbia River Bar Patrol (])
	* East Coast Platoon (East Coast of USA)
			* Classic City Command (])
			* Crossroads Cavalry (])
			* Eastern Bloc (])
			* East Coast Platoon (])
			* D.C. Federal Reserves (])
			* Massachusetts Militia (])
			* Sunshine Squadron (])
			* Echo Squadron (])
			* Heartland Regiment (])
			* Inland Ultras (] & ])
			* Timbers Army Fort Boise (] & ])
			* Jefferson Reserves (])
			* Northern Alliance (])
			* Timbers Army: Gotham Reserves (])
			* Lone Star Brigade (])
			* Red River Regiment (])
			* Northern Scouts (])
			* Timbers Army: Covert Ops (])
			* Midnight Sun Elite (])
			* Southland Irregulars (])
			* Timbers Army: Green and Golden Gate (])
			* Fear and Logging Las Vegas (])
			* Desert Corps (])
			* Natural State Squadron (])
			* North Star Casuals (])
			* Bayou Battalion (])
			* Magnolia Militia (])
			* Yellowhammer Infantry (])
			* Timbers Army Appalachia (])
			* Timbers Army Upper Valley Skirmishers (] & ])
			* Carolina Airborne Patrol (])
			* Mt. Bachelor Brigade (])
			* Govy Brigade (])
			* Rocky Mountain Battalion (])
			* Buckeye Battalion (])
			* Blue Ridge Rangers (])
			* London Timbers (])
			* PTFC Ireland (])
			* Brigata Timbers (])
			* Portland Timbers FR (])
			* Portugal Timbers (])
			* Portland Timbers BRA (])
			* (])
			* Timbers Russia (])
			* Royal Australian Defence (])
			* Global Patrol (International group for those around the world without an existing group) (])

	== Supporters Teams ==		== Supporters Teams ==
	The Timbers Army fields ~~four~~ affiliated supporters teams that play in the ], a Portland area adult soccer league. All teams play a Spring and Fall season as well as participating in the Clive Charles Memorial North End Cup. This tournament is a point based competition between all ~~four~~ teams with the winner going on to represent the Timbers Army against a ] ] team in a supporters Cascadian Champions League. All players are required to be 107ist members, as well as each team performing service related to Timbers Army causes.		The Timbers Army fields seven affiliated supporters teams that play in the ], a Portland area adult soccer league. All teams play a Spring and Fall season as well as participating in the Clive Charles Memorial North End Cup. This tournament is a point based competition between all teams with the winner going on to represent the Timbers Army against a ] ] team in a supporters Cascadian Champions League. All players are required to be 107ist members, as well as each team performing service related to Timbers Army causes.

	'''Timbers Army Affiliate Teams'''		'''Timbers Army Affiliate Teams'''
			* Whipsaws FC (Women's Over-30)
	* FC Portlandia (Division 2)
	* TA FC (~~Division~~ 4)		* Whipsaws FC Open (Women's Open Division)
			* FC Portlandia (Division 1)
			* FC Dynamo (Division 1)
			* Cascade Rangers FC (Division 4)
	* North End United (Division 4)		* North End United (Division 4)
	* Rose City Athletic (Division 4)		* Rose City Athletic (Division 4)
			* Northern Alliance FC (Division 4)
			* FC Bridge City (Division 4) (originally Guerreros Verdes)
			* Multnomah Forest AFC (Division 4)
			* Tanner Creek Renegades (Division 4)
			* Deacon Blue (Division 4)
			* Sporting BDA (Division 4)
			* Clinton City Wanderers (Division 4)
			* Nomads FC (Over-30 Division 2)
			* Buckman United (Over-30 Division 3)
			* Old Growth FC (Over 40 Division 2)

	== ~~Controversy~~ ==		== Non-Profit ==
			The 107 Independent Supporters Trust<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timbersarmy.org/aboutus\|title = 107 Independent Supporters Trust - About}}</ref> is a member-based ] open to anyone who loves soccer. It serves to coordinate the activities of the Timbers Army and Rose City Riveters. In addition to supporting the Timbers and Thorns, 107IST conduct a variety of community projects including free CPR training in English and Spanish, they manage a library of soccer books,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.timbers.com/news/stands-loudest-library-world-supporter-run-booked-spreads-love-soccer-literature\|title=From the Stands\|last=Froh\|first=Tim\|website=Portland Timbers}}</ref> support the , build youth soccer fields<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2014/06/timbers_timbers_army_helps_fun.html\|title=Timbers, Timbers Army help fund new children's soccer field in North Portland\|work=OregonLive.com\|access-date=2017-03-11\|language=en-US}}</ref> and more.
	In late August 2005, ''The Oregonian'' ran an article that criticized the Army's use of profanity in their chants.<ref name="lb">{{cite news\|title=Language Barrier\|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/sports/1124794525320440.xml&coll=7\|publisher=The Oregonian\|location=Portland, OR\|date=August 23, 2005\|first=Abby\|last=Haight}}</ref> In this instance, then-General Manager Jim Taylor stated that "People should not come to a sporting event or any event and have to listen to this kind of language.... There is no explaining away the actions of that group. It's unacceptable."<ref name="lb" />

			==Rose City Riveters==
	Sports columnist for ''The Oregonian'', John Canzano, received a copy of an email in May 2009 that had been sent to the Timbers front office from a family who had attended a Timbers match at PGE Park. The family, who likened the Timbers Army to ] in the letter, were turned off by the Army's use of foul language and called the group "a bunch of angry white guys tanked up on liquor." An email exchange between the family and Timbers owner Merritt Paulson followed, which Canzano published in his column.<ref>{{cite news \|title=UPDATED: Open letter to the Timbers (Army)... where's the line? \|first=John \|last=Canzano \|authorlink=John Canzano \|newspaper=The Oregonian \|location=Portland, OR \|date=May 20, 2009 \|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/john_canzano/index.ssf/2009/05/open_letter_to_the_timbers_arm.html \|accessdate=July 26, 2010 }}</ref> Paulson defended the Army saying "the Timbers Army is far from being made up of hooligans and MLS soccer teams would be ecstatic to have a supporters groups like the TA which provides an authentic soccer ambience second to none in the US." Paulson closed by stating his desire to clean up the use of profanity in the Army and suggested "if you are at any way offended by the TA, then do not sit near them."
			{{main\|Rose City Riveters}}
			The Rose City Riveters is the supporters group of ], Portland's ] club.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://rosecityriveters.org/what-are-the-rose-city-riveters/\|title=What are the Rose City Riveters?\|publisher=Rose City Riveters\|accessdate=April 16, 2017}}</ref>

	==Rival Groups==		== Rival Groups ==

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
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Independent supporters group of Portland Timbers soccer club

Timbers Army

Established	2001
Type	Supporters' group
Team	Portland Timbers
Motto	No Pity
Location	Portland, Oregon
Membership	5,000+
Colors
Website	TimbersArmy.org

The Timbers Army is an independent supporters group of Portland Timbers, a soccer club in Major League Soccer—the top tier of the United States soccer pyramid. Its members are known for their loud, enthusiastic support and the raucous atmosphere they create at Timbers games. Centered in section 107 of Providence Park in Portland, Oregon, the Army has grown steadily over the years to encompass much of the north end of the stadium.

History

The Timbers Army was founded in 2001 as the Cascade Rangers, a reference to the Cascade Range of mountains in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The group began with a group of eight people who decided to step up their support, and began congregating in section 107 (erroneously labeled on the stadium diagram to be behind the north goal) of the stadium then known as PGE Park to create a European-style rooting section for the club, complete with drumming, flags, scarves, smoke bombs and constant chanting and cheering. By 2002, the group had changed its name to the Timbers Army in order to lose any perception of partiality toward Scottish football club Rangers and because the Timbers uniforms at the time resembled those of Rangers rival Celtic. (although this perception has since changed).

As noted in a feature story on the front page of The Oregonian's Sports section in 2004, the Army had grown from a small group of dedicated fans to approximately 200 passionate supporters. By 2005, when the Army was the subject of a cover story by Willamette Week, its game day support was estimated at over 1,000.

In 2008, the group's lobbying was credited with helping to convince the Portland City Council to approve a deal to bring Major League Soccer to Portland in 2011. The Timbers Army were named the fifth most influential Oregon sports figure in 2010 by The Oregonian, two spots ahead of Timbers owner Merritt Paulson. In the piece, sports columnist John Canzano said of the Army:

Drumming, chanting, scarf-wearing soccer supporters transformed overnight from a band of PGE Park rowdies to an effective and influential political organization. Their political clout ends up greasing the wheels on the effort to bring Major League Soccer to Portland.

The supporters group gained national exposure in 2009 when they were featured in a two-page photo spread in the July 13–20 issue of Sports Illustrated which showed Army members celebrating after the Timbers scored against Seattle Sounders FC of MLS in the third round of the 2009 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, a game they lost 2–1. A tifo created by the Timbers Army for that game was in 2011 named one of the five best tifos in MLS history—it featured a giant Timber Jim chainsawing down Seattle's Space Needle—despite the Timbers having played in the USL at the time.

Culture

The Timbers Army has a strong history and culture of vocal support. The Timbers Army have utilized chants from all over the world (ex. "Korobeiniki"), as well as having drums and trumpets to add to the noise in addition to the inclusion of pogoing, scarf waving, and dancing to add to the effect of various chants. Timbers Army traditions are to sing the song "Portland Boys" immediately after kickoff, "Rose City 'Til I Die" when a goal is scored against the Timbers, "You Are My Sunshine" in the 80th minute, and "Can't Help Falling In Love" in the 85th minute. Various other chants are drawn from Russian, Greek, Latin American, Italian, and Arabian origins, speaking to the diversity of the section.

The group engages in a number of charitable activities, including volunteering for the Portland-based nonprofit Friends of Trees and raising money for a trust fund established for Keiana Serrill, the granddaughter of Timber Jim, the team's lumberjack mascot. Timber Jim's daughter, Hannah, was killed in an automobile accident in 2004, and in her memory, the TA has made a tradition of singing "You Are My Sunshine." Timber Jim retired in 2008, but the tradition is carried on by Jim's successor, "Timber Joey."

In 2010, the Timbers Army established 107 Independent Supporters Trust, or 107IST, a non-profit umbrella supporting the works of the TA, and since 2013, the Rose City Riveters.

The Iron Front

In 2019, the Timbers Army made national news as they clashed with the MLS front office over the use of the Iron Front symbol on flags flown by Timbers supporters. MLS banned the anti-fascist symbol along with far-right regalia in a blanket ban of "political signage", which the Army contested, arguing in a statement that opposition to fascism, racism, and sexism was not political. A protracted public battle between the Army and MLS brass occurred, culminating in a protest during the August game against Seattle where the TA deliberately stayed silent for the first 33 minutes of the nationally-televised clash to commemorate 1933, the year that the Iron Front was disbanded in Nazi Germany.

After the protests by the Timbers Army gained media exposure, Major League Soccer officials announced they would meet with the Army and other supporter groups around the league. A month later, on September 24, 2019, the league announced it would be reversing the policy that prohibited the Iron Front, allowing Timbers supporters to use the symbol again. This was a rare instance in American sports (and one of the first in MLS) that a supporter group had directly taken on the league with an organized response and forced a change in policy.

2020 George Floyd protests

Main article: George Floyd protests in Portland, Oregon

After the George Floyd/Black Lives Matter protests swelled nationwide and with national attention on Portland, the Army released a statement re-upping their support for marginalized people of color and protestors. Included in the official release, the supporter group stated that they "strongly oppose the systems of racism and injustice that have caused so many black deaths in our country and our communities. continue to mourn the loss of black lives at the hands of police and others", as well as a general call for direct action.

Police destruction of No Pity Van

The Army adopted a 1995 Chevrolet P30 van nicknamed the "No Pity Van" in 2010 that sells merchandise outside of Providence Park on gamedays. During the George Floyd protests, the No Pity Van had been active in providing water and medical supplies to protestors in downtown Portland. On the night of August 13, 2020, Portland Police Bureau officers slashed all four tires of the van despite the driver complying with police orders to vacate the area. This was the second instance of police vandalism to the van, after a federal officer fired munitions at the van on July 25, damaging the windshield.

In response, the Army released a statement saying they had not only repaired the van but pledged to double down on their support of the protests. The next night, the van was back out on the streets providing aid.

NWSL abuse scandal and reactions

Subgroups

The Timbers Army is composed of several different subgroups. These subgroups are unique in their own fashion and consist of many different personalities. However, all subgroups fall under the Timbers Army umbrella. Many of the subgroups produce their own special apparel and other items while the proceeds go directly back to Timbers Army causes. Unlike many teams in Major League Soccer, the Timbers Army is the only recognized independent supporters group of the Portland Timbers, while many other clubs have several supporters groups. The subgroups of the Timbers Army rival the size of many other supporters groups in MLS.

Sectional:

In most cases, the numbers of the unit match the section of the stadium where the supporters are ticketed.

101st Amphibious Assault
102nd Airborne Division
103rd Ballistic Unit
104th Charlie Company
105th Howitzers
Fighting 106th
Section 107 (unnamed for historical preservation, however sometimes referred to as "The Woodshed")
108th Easy Company
Eleventy Ones
The 112 Corner Corps
The 114th Hellfire
The 115
116 Ultras
117 Delta Company
119 Los Ghet's
Del Boca Vista (208 "retirement" community)
224 Neverland

Geographical:

1st Montana Volunteer Infantry (Montana)
Appellation Alliance (Oregon Wine Country)
Sunset Division (Tualatin Valley)
Capitol City Company (Salem, OR)
Columbia River Bar Patrol (Astoria, OR)
Classic City Command (Athens, GA)
Crossroads Cavalry (Indiana)
Eastern Bloc (East County of Portland Area)
East Coast Platoon (East Coast of US)
D.C. Federal Reserves (Washington, D.C.)
Massachusetts Militia (Boston, MA)
Sunshine Squadron (Florida)
Echo Squadron (Eugene, OR)
Heartland Regiment (Midwest of US)
Inland Ultras (Eastern WA & Northern ID)
Timbers Army Fort Boise (Boise, Idaho & Treasure Valley)
Jefferson Reserves (Southern Oregon)
Northern Alliance (Vancouver, WA/SW Washington)
Timbers Army: Gotham Reserves (New York, NY)
Lone Star Brigade (Texas)
Red River Regiment (Oklahoma)
Northern Scouts (Canada)
Timbers Army: Covert Ops (Puget Sound (Including Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia))
Midnight Sun Elite (Alaska)
Southland Irregulars (Southern California)
Timbers Army: Green and Golden Gate (San Francisco Bay Area)
Fear and Logging Las Vegas (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Desert Corps (Arizona)
Natural State Squadron (Arkansas)
North Star Casuals (Minnesota)
Bayou Battalion (Louisiana)
Magnolia Militia (Mississippi)
Yellowhammer Infantry (Alabama)
Timbers Army Appalachia (Appalachian Mountains)
Timbers Army Upper Valley Skirmishers (Vermont & New Hampshire)
Carolina Airborne Patrol (North Carolina/South Carolina)
Mt. Bachelor Brigade (Central Oregon)
Govy Brigade (Mount Hood)
Rocky Mountain Battalion (Rockies)
Buckeye Battalion (Ohio)
Blue Ridge Rangers (Virginia)
London Timbers (United Kingdom)
PTFC Ireland (Ireland)
Brigata Timbers (Italy)
Portland Timbers FR (France)
Portugal Timbers (Portugal)
Portland Timbers BRA (Brazil)
Tokyo Yosaku (Japan)
Timbers Russia (Russia)
Royal Australian Defence (Australia)
Global Patrol (International group for those around the world without an existing group) (Earth)

Supporters Teams

The Timbers Army fields seven affiliated supporters teams that play in the Greater Portland Soccer District, a Portland area adult soccer league. All teams play a Spring and Fall season as well as participating in the Clive Charles Memorial North End Cup. This tournament is a point based competition between all teams with the winner going on to represent the Timbers Army against a Seattle Sounders FC Emerald City Supporters team in a supporters Cascadian Champions League. All players are required to be 107ist members, as well as each team performing service related to Timbers Army causes.

Timbers Army Affiliate Teams

Whipsaws FC (Women's Over-30)
Whipsaws FC Open (Women's Open Division)
FC Portlandia (Division 1)
FC Dynamo (Division 1)
Cascade Rangers FC (Division 4)
North End United (Division 4)
Rose City Athletic (Division 4)
Northern Alliance FC (Division 4)
FC Bridge City (Division 4) (originally Guerreros Verdes)
Multnomah Forest AFC (Division 4)
Tanner Creek Renegades (Division 4)
Deacon Blue (Division 4)
Sporting BDA (Division 4)
Clinton City Wanderers (Division 4)
Nomads FC (Over-30 Division 2)
Buckman United (Over-30 Division 3)
Old Growth FC (Over 40 Division 2)

Non-Profit

The 107 Independent Supporters Trust is a member-based non-profit organization open to anyone who loves soccer. It serves to coordinate the activities of the Timbers Army and Rose City Riveters. In addition to supporting the Timbers and Thorns, 107IST conduct a variety of community projects including free CPR training in English and Spanish, they manage a library of soccer books, support the Gisele Currier Scholarship Fund, build youth soccer fields and more.

Rose City Riveters

Main article: Rose City Riveters

The Rose City Riveters is the supporters group of Portland Thorns FC, Portland's National Women's Soccer League club.

Rival Groups

Notes

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"Community Connection: Cascade Rangers". OregonLive.com. Archived from the original on May 9, 2001. Retrieved June 15, 2010.
"History". Timbers Army. Archived from the original on May 25, 2010. Retrieved June 15, 2010.
Verzemnieks, Inara (June 10, 2004). "No pity in Rose City: The passionate soccer fans of Section 107 have enlisted in the Timbers Army". The Oregonian. Portland, OR.
Pfenning, Cliff; Dundas, Zach (July 6, 2005). "Hometown Hooligans". Willamette Week. Portland, OR. Retrieved June 15, 2010.
Bennett, Sam (March 12, 2009). "Portland City Council Paves Way for Major League Soccer". Daily Journal of Commerce. Portland, OR.
Manning, Rob (March 20, 2009). "Soccer City U.S.A. Now Has An MLS Franchise". OPB News. Retrieved May 18, 2010.
Laggner, Kyle (March 20, 2009). "In full rowdy roar, the Timbers Army is enlisting in MLS". The Oregonian. Portland, OR. Retrieved May 19, 2010.
^ Canzano, John (July 24, 2010). "Canzano: Power-wielding Paul Allen tops list of influential Oregon sports figures". The Oregonian. Portland, OR. Retrieved July 26, 2010.
"Leading Off: Cheers and Tears". Sports Illustrated. New York, NY: Time. July 13–20, 2009. Archived from the original on August 15, 2009.
Francis, Shawn (8 March 2011). "Supporters Week: Top 5 all-time MLS tifo", "MLS Soccer.com". Retrieved 21 March 2013.
"Quotes & Notes, Timbers vs. Independiente, July 26, 2011". Archived from the original on 2011-08-07. Retrieved 2011-08-03.
"Quotes & Notes, Timbers vs. West Bromwich Albion, July 21, 2011". Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2011-08-03.
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Suzuki, Toshio (February 22, 2010). "Timbers Army northeast regiment plants trees". News from Friends of Trees. Friends of Trees. Retrieved July 26, 2010.
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"Timbers long-time icon, 'Timber Jim,' retires" (Press release). Portland Timbers. January 24, 2008. Archived from the original on June 30, 2008. Retrieved July 26, 2010.
Sherman, Ben (June 13, 2008). "Should we call him 'Timber Joe?'". The Oregonian. Portland, OR.
"Timbers debut gets the money flowing". Oregon Business. April 2011. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
"107 Independent Supporters Trust - What is 107IST?". 107ist.org. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
"What's the protest all about?" (PDF). August 31, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
"Timbers Army stages protest at Timbers-Sounders game in response to MLS ban on 'Iron Front' symbol, political displays". August 23, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
"Iron Front Symbol Can Fly In Portland Again As MLS Suspends Ban". September 24, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
"For "Club and Community": The Timbers Army Took on MLS Over Political Speech in Stadiums". October 18, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
"Now Is The Time". May 31, 2020. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
"Scarftember: The story of the No Pity scarf, van, and Timbers Army legend". September 14, 2016. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
^ "Tyres slashed as Portland police vandalise football supporters' van". August 15, 2020. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
^ "Portland Police Damage No Pity Van". August 14, 2020. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
Linehan, Meg. "'This guy has a pattern': Amid institutional failure, former NWSL players accuse prominent coach of sexual coercion". The New York Times.
"Thorns FC statement on general manager/President of soccer Gavin Wilkinson".
"Can Timbers, Thorns repair bonds with fans after allegations, controversy and distrust?". 14 January 2022.
Draper, Kevin (3 October 2022). "Report Details 'Systemic' Abuse of Players in Women's Soccer". The New York Times.
Yates, Sally Q. (October 3, 2022). "Report of the Independent Investigation to the U.S. Soccer Federation Concerning Allegations of Abusive Behavior and Sexual Misconduct in Women's Professional Soccer" (PDF).
"Portland Thorns owner Merritt Paulson responds to U.S. Soccer report: 'The darkest day I have experienced'". 4 October 2022.
"107 Independent Supporters Trust - About".
Froh, Tim. "From the Stands". Portland Timbers.
"Timbers, Timbers Army help fund new children's soccer field in North Portland". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
"What are the Rose City Riveters?". Rose City Riveters. Retrieved April 16, 2017.

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The Club

Stadium

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Associated clubs

Affiliated clubs

Culture

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Rivalries

Cascadia Cup
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Ring of Honor

Retired numbers

Key personnel

Owner & President: Heather Davis
General Manager / Technical Director: Ned Grabavoy Jack Dodd
President of Business: Sarah Keane
Head Coach: Phil Neville

Major honors (3)
NASL Premiers (1)	1975
MLS Cup (1)	2015
MLS is Back tournament (1)	2020

Seasons (37)
North American Soccer League	1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
Western Soccer Alliance	1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
American Professional Soccer League	1990
USL A–League	2001 2002 2003 2004
USL First Division	2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
USSF D2 Pro League	2010
Major League Soccer	2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

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