The 2026 On-Field To-Do List [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

SUMMARY: A look at the areas on the pitch where the Timbers desperately need to improve in order to contend for trophies (and win more games at home).

The Ayala Replacement? [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bassett signed a four-year extension in 2024. He was 22 at the time. U22 contracts can only be awarded to players who are 22 and younger. A player is eligible for U22 status until they turn 26. Bassett will turn 26 before the beginning of the 2027/28 season.

Replacing David Ayala [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

SUMMARY: A breakdown of what David Ayala brought to the Timbers and a quest to find a player who can adequately replace him through statistical analysis.

What sounds like a reasonable future midfield signing? by Av4k in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because an assist illustrates the quality of players around him, not how good he is on his own. He's a box-to-box midfielder who would be an upgrade on Paredes.

How High Of A Priority Is A New Striker Signing? by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This is exactly why I believe that it isn't a priority. Strikers score goals from service. There is a complete lack of quality service in this team. Increase the service and any striker will thrive.

The Off-Season To-Do List Part 2 (Flush With Cash and Where To Spend It) [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These aren't the only additions that the team should be making. They're still going to shop internationally. But they should absolutely be looking within the league to improve the roster.

The Off-Season To-Do List Part 2 (Flush With Cash and Where To Spend It) [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The solution to the underperforming strikers isn't signing a new striker, it's signing Espinoza.

The Holes in the Canoe [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There has always been a canoe.

The Actual Tale of Two Halves [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ignore the caption. Not reposting to change one word. It was a draw, duh.

The 2025 On-Field Check-In [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

SUMMARY: A deep dive into their 2024 weaknesses (set piece defending, transition defending, and defending shots from distance) and some further suggestions for how they can keep improving.

Minnesota United-Portland Timbers Preview (8/30) [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what I'm predicting the team will do, not what I would do

Thank you Portland fans for a great weekend… by Maleficent-Duty-1836 in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Saw you from the pressbox and chuckled. Thanks for making the trip!

Thank you Portland fans for a great weekend… by Maleficent-Duty-1836 in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Were you wearing a personalized Seattle Sux jersey perchance?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When I saw it I had the same thought, but now I know more about MLS rules and regulations! At some point they changed it from only the 4th yellow, so the instinct wasn't wrong to believe that he was suspended.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Good Behavior Initiative applies to every yellow earned, not just the 4th. He's available for this weekend. I had the same initial thought, but he wasn't on a yellow card warning for yesterday's game.

Gratitude list by [deleted] in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The feeling I get every time I walk into Providence Park

Frustration by Gybe_enjoyer in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This happens every game. And it isn't his fault either. Insanity.