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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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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.

Background

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

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

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

Player and staff transactions

In

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

Out

Date Position Player Destination club TAM GAM Notes Source
January 21, 2022 GK United States Jeff Attinella N/A N/A N/A Retired [10]
December 13, 2021 MF Spain Jorge Gonzales Louisville City FC N/A N/A Declined Option [11]
December 13, 2021 DF/MF The Gambia Ismaila Jome Portland Timbers 2 N/A N/A Declined Option [11]
December 13, 2021 MF United States Manny Perez Louisville City FC N/A N/A Declined Option [11]
January 20, 2022 MF Argentina Diego Valeri Club Atlético Lanús N/A N/A Mutual Agreement [12]
February 10, 2022
W
 Peru 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

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

Non-competitive

Preseason friendlies

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
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 Yellow card 79'
Mora 90+1'		 POR Report
SKC Tweet		 Isimat-Mirin 18'
Russell 34'
Ndenbe Yellow card 48'
Freeman Yellow card 57'
Hernández Yellow card 90'		 Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at Wild Horse Pass
February 13 Portland Timbers 1–0
PST
 Moreno 5' Report Stadium: Providence Park
February 16 Portland Timbers
PST
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 7,169
February 19 Portland Timbers 3–0
PST
 Paredes 72'
Niezgoda 74' (pen.)
Tuiloma 90+2'		 Report Stadium: Providence Park

  Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

Competitions

Major League Soccer

Main article: 2022 Major League Soccer season

Standings

Western Conference
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
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

All matches are in Pacific time[19]

February 26 1 Portland Timbers 2–2
Portland Oregon
4:30 PM PT Van Rankin Yellow card 22'
Asprilla Yellow card 28', 60'
Tuiloma Yellow card 53'
Y. Chará 78'
Bravo Yellow card 84'		 Report Bye 41'
Lletget 63'
McNamara Yellow card 70'
Polster Yellow card 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
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 Yellow card 44'
Nanu Yellow card 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 Yellow card 65'
Van Rankin Yellow card 71' Yellow-red card 76'
Paredes 80', Yellow card 81'
Bodily Yellow card 90+4'		 Report Urso 52'
Michel Yellow card 90+4'
Jansson Yellow card 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 Red card 45+3'
Blanco Yellow card 48'
Tuiloma 51'
D. Chará Yellow card 90+2'		 Report
Delgado
Yellow card 50' Yellow-red card 61'		 Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 24,534
Referee: Nima Saghafi
April 9
PDT
)		 Dájome 76', soccer ball with red X 88'
Gauld 90+6' (pen.)		 Report Mabiala Yellow card 6'
Van Rankin Yellow card 17'
Asprilla 42' (pen.), Yellow card 43'
Niezgoda 60'
Y. Chará 78'
Bravo Yellow card 90+3'		 Stadium: BC Place
Attendance: 16,772
Referee: Silviu Petrescu
April 16 8
Houston, Texas
5:00 PM CDT Hadebe Yellow card 26' Yellow-red card 75' Report Paredes Yellow card 16'
Blanco Yellow card 26'
Y. Chará Yellow card 49'
Tuiloma Yellow card 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 Yellow card 77'
Mabiala Yellow card 86'
Paredes Yellow card 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 Yellow card 17'
Rubio 30', Yellow card 45+3' Yellow-red card 63'
Abubakar Yellow card 38'
Beitashour Yellow card 46'
Trusty Yellow card 66'
Yarbrough Yellow card 90+3'
Kaye 90+5'		 Report Williamson Yellow card 29'
Mabiala Yellow card 29'
Ivačič Yellow card 66'
Van Rankin Yellow card 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. Yellow card 90+2'		 Report Williamson Yellow card 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', Yellow card 72'
Blanco 46', 52'
Fogaça 56', 69'
Van Rankin Yellow card 64' Yellow-red card 74'
D. Chará Yellow card 86'
Loría 88'
Moreno 90+2'		 Report Espinoza Yellow card 18'
Voloder Yellow card 35' Yellow-red card 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
M. Lopez
Yellow card 66'		 Report Paredes 18'
Župarić Yellow card 35'
Tuiloma 56'
Rasmussen Yellow card 70'
Williamson Yellow card 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 Yellow card 43' Report Gazdag 5'
Harriel Yellow card 18'
Santos 48'
Carranza Yellow card 81'
Burke Yellow card 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 Yellow card 14'
Campana 27'
Taylor 59'
Callender Yellow card 88'
Higuaín Yellow card 90+1'		 Report Paredes Yellow card 27'
Mabiala Yellow card 35'
Župarić Yellow card 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 Yellow card 37'
Grandsir Yellow card 58'
Joveljić 88', Yellow card 89'		 Report Mabiala Yellow card 10'
Chará 38'
Fogaça Yellow card 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 Yellow card 17'
Župarić Yellow card 27'
Moreno 34' (pen.), 36', Yellow card 42'
Tuiloma Yellow card 54' Yellow-red card 75'
Williamson Yellow card 72'		 Report
Vera
Yellow card 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 Yellow card 77'		 Report Ayala Yellow card 28'
McGraw Yellow card 51'
Asprilla 64' (pen.)
Niezgoda 69'		 Stadium: Geodis Park
Attendance: 28,387
Referee: Armando Villarreal
July 9 20
Seattle, Washington
1:30 PM PDT Ragen Yellow card 45+2' Yellow-red card 46'
Roldan Yellow card 70'
Tolo Yellow card 81'		 Report Williamson Yellow card 6'
Niezgoda 24'
Y. Chará Yellow card 57'
Moreno 82' (pen.)
Asprilla 85', Yellow card 85'
D. Chará Yellow card 87'		 Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 47,722
Referee: Chris Penso
July 17 21
PDT
)		 Van Rankin Yellow card 44'
Mora 82' (pen.)
Župarić Yellow card 84'
Blanco Yellow card 90'		 Report White 32'
Cavallini Yellow card 46'
Raposo Yellow card 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 Yellow card 39'
Y. Chará Yellow card 40'
Bravo Yellow card 41'
Niezgoda 53'
Asprilla Yellow card 67', 71'		 Report
Kikanovic 42'
Nathan Yellow card 49'
Remedi Yellow card 53'
Yueill
Yellow card 78'		 Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 23,795
Referee: Jon Freemon
July 30 23
St. Paul, Minnesota
12:00 PM PDT Fragapane 9'
Hlongwane 21'
Amarilla 41', 69'
Boxall Yellow card 53'
Arriaga Yellow card 72'
Benítez Yellow card 75'
Reynoso Yellow card 90'
Lod Yellow card 90+3'		 Report
Y. Chara Yellow card 62'
Lawrence 65' (o.g.)
Ayala Yellow card 73'
Asprilla
Yellow card 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 Yellow card 90'		 Report Bunbury 20', Yellow card 67'
Zimmerman Yellow card 45+1'
Mukhtar Yellow card 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 Yellow card 24'
Williamson Yellow card 78'
Loria soccer ball with red X 90+6', 90+6'		 Report Twumasi Yellow card 74'
Hedges Yellow card 90+5'
Chará 90+10' (o.g.)		 Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 24,114
Referee: Ted Unkel
August 13 26
Toronto, Ontario
4:30 PM PDT MacNaughton Yellow card 14'
Osorio 41', Yellow card 68'
Mavinga Yellow card 67'
Insigne 79'
Bernardeschi 85', Yellow card 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 Yellow card 78'		 Report McGraw Yellow card 57'
D. Chará Yellow card 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 Yellow card 11'
Asprilla 41'
Williamson Yellow card 45+2'
Blanco 51'
McGraw Yellow card 78'		 Report Gómez 8'
Lodeiro Yellow card 20'
Leyva Yellow card 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 Yellow card 30'
Perreira Yellow card 45+5'
Ring Yellow card 65'
Driussi 79'		 Report Tuiloma 16'
Župarić Yellow card 42'
Williamson Yellow card 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 Yellow card 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 Yellow card 43'
Asprilla 61'
McGraw Yellow card 85'		 Report Lawrence Yellow card 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 Yellow card 10'
Molino 36'
Hernández Yellow card 90+3'		 Report
Chara Yellow card 25'
Tuiloma Yellow card 45'
Mabiala Yellow card 66'
MorenoYellow card 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 Yellow card 48'
Župarić Yellow card 63'
Asprilla 81'		 Report Vela 51'
Segura Yellow card 57'
Murillo Yellow card 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', Yellow card 67'
Hidalgo 82'		 Report
Blanco
Yellow card 88'		 Stadium: America First Field
Attendance: 21,333
Referee: Armando Villarreal

U.S. Open Cup

See also: 2022 U.S. Open Cup

  Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

Top scorers

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

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

References

  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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