MLSsoccer.com's Simon Borg takes a look at some of the fun side notes, curious developments, and interesting observations from the busy SuperDraft day in Kansas City.
Among them is a very touching hug between Timbers first round draft choice Andrew Jean-Baptiste and his mother as well as a quick discussion with Timbers general manager Gavin Wilkinson on finding a striker, "“with the ambition that when we bring him in, it’s 12, 14 to 16 goals.”
Other subjects look at why none of the international Combine invitees were drafted, how one draft pick almost tripped going up the stairs to the stage, surprise selections and more.
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MLSsoccer.com's Smorgasborg takes a look at juiciest tidbits from 2012 SuperDraft
Pride Night | July 25
Pride Night returns to Providence Park on July 25! This package's limited-edition scarf is designed by Portland-based queer, transmasc, Vietnamese-American graphic designer El Tran and is focused on ways visual art can fuel positive social and political transformation.
Leagues Cup 2026 comes to Portland
Liga MX giants Club Puebla, Club América and Club Tijuana come to Providence Park in August!
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1:11GOAL | Kevin Kelsy earns a brace to make it 4-0 against Seattle
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GOAL | Cole Bassett makes it 3-0 for Portland on a great counter
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GOAL | Kamal Miller scores off a set piece against Soudners
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SAVES | James Pantemis with a save and Kamal Miller with a goal-line clearance against Seattle
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GOAL | Kevin Kelsy scores the opener against Seattle
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Matchday | Timbers are back with a Cascadia Cup rivalry match against Seattle
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CEO Heather Davis on the Chris Stapleton concert and how Providence Park is ready
