Portland Timbers U23s


Portland Timbers U23 is an American soccer team based in Salem, Oregon, United States. Although founded in 2008 as part of the development system for the Portland Timbers USSF D2 organization, beginning in 2011 they are part of the development system for the Major League Soccer franchise of the same name. The team plays in USL League Two, the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.
The team played most of its home games at Providence Park, the home of the senior Timbers team, where they have played since 2009. In 2017, the team announced it would be based out of Salem, in affiliation with Capital FC Timbers. The team's colors are green and white.

History

The Timbers joined the PDL in 2009, and played their first ever game on May 9, 2009, against fellow expansion franchise Victoria Highlanders finishing 2–2, with the first goal in franchise history being scored by Jarad Van Schaik assisted by Matt Van Houten.

Players

Current roster

Notable former players

This list of notable former players comprises players who went on to play professional soccer after playing for the team in the Premier Development League, or those who previously played professionally before joining the team.
YearDivisionLeagueRegular SeasonPlayoffsOpen CupAvg. Attendance
20094USL PDL2nd, NorthwestDivisional Semi-FinalsDid not qualify361
20104USL PDL1st, NorthwestChampionsDid not qualify616
20114USL PDL4th, NorthwestDid not qualifyDid not qualify1,531
20124USL PDL2nd, NorthwestConference Semi-FinalsFirst Round2,885
20134USL PDL2nd, NorthwestConference FinalsSecond Round2,444
20144USL PDL4th, NorthwestDid not qualifySecond Round2,327
20154USL PDL2nd, NorthwestDivisional PlayoffsDid not qualify—
20164USL PDL7th, NorthwestDid not qualifyFirst Round—
20174USL PDL1st, NorthwestConference SemifinalsDid not qualify—
20184USL PDL6th, NorthwestDid not qualifySecond Round—
20194USL League Two5th, NorthwestDid not qualifyDid not qualify—

Honors

USL PDL Champions 2010