Editor's Note: Each week, Mike "Statman" Donovan writes up obscure and fun trivia related to the Portland Timbers and Thorns FC. We call them #Statman Stumpers, presented by Dutch Bros. Think you can beat the Statman? Post your scores on social media.
For this week's edition, #Statman looks ahead to the Timbers' first game in the MLS is Back Tournament on July 13 when Portland will take on the LA Galaxy (7:30pm PT, FS1) with some trivia about the two teams' past history.
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#Statman Stumpers | Get set for #LAvPOR in MLS is Back Tournament play with team trivia
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17:33"Getting the team together from a cultural point of view, making sure we build bonds" | Neville talks about his aims for preseason
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17:41
"I do think we've got good options" | Grabavoy talks about strengthening the team
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"It's a super exciting year" | Finn Surman on preparing for MLS season, World Cup
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"I was excited about the project" | Bye talks about signing with Portland
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"I will do the best I have" | Velde talks about starting preseason
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PHOTOS | Timbers open 2026 preseason
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Timbers kick off 2026 preseason Jan. 12, presented by Old Trapper Beef Jerky
