Vancouver United Timbers SC Copryright 2012 05/20/2012 05/20/2012 www.vusatimbers.com News from Vancouver United Timbers SC Portland Timbers U23 play the Sounders 05/19/2012 12:55 PM http://www.vusatimbers.com/home/627847.html It’s always the game of the season - Timbers v Sounders...

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]]> http://www.vusatimbers.com/home/628083.html GU13s win Challenge cup 05/08/2012 11:43 PM http://www.vusatimbers.com/home/624077.html Well the girls are setting alight the state cup this year.  GU14 Blues and GU13 Reds won the Challenge cup.

GU14 Reds reached the state championship cup semi final and both GU12 and GU16 Reds reached the state championship quarter finals.  GU13 Blues reached the quarters of the Challenge cup.

GU15 and GU17 Reds play in the semi finals this weekend.

 

 

Timbers Girls 97 Blues defend State title and bring home SECOND CONSECUTIVE STATE TITLE. On May 6th the Timbers GU14 Blues beat Eastside-White 2-1 in a hard fought championship game in the Washington Challenge Cup. Kelsee Hillard and Hunter Thomson-Terrel scored the two goals. This is this team’s third straight appearance in the state finals.
The road to the championship was hard fought. They had to win in PK’s in the 16 team elimination round and scored in overage play for the win in the quarter finals game. The girls have had a great desire to get better every week and the state title is just the icing on the cake for this great group of young ladies and a wonderful year.
 
Top Row (Left to Right):
Charlie Kleier, Hunter Thompson-Terrel, Jillian Bolke, Nicolle Ohama, Kelsea Ostlund, Marie Matthews, Senad Ramic
Middle Row:
Erin Scott, Madison Smit, Kelsee Hillard, Nelealani Mawae, Taylor Germer, Kylie James, Liliana Delgadillo
Bottom Row:
Desiree Archoa, Makyla Croco, Sarah Kleier, Alana Kirkendall
 
 

 

]]> http://www.vusatimbers.com/home/624077.html GU13 Reds lift the Challenge cup 05/08/2012 11:42 PM http://www.vusatimbers.com/home/624260.html On May 6th the Timbers GU13 Reds were victorious against Eastside-White, winning  the Washington Challenge Cup 2-1 after a penalty kick shoot-out (3-2).  Taryn Ries scored the Timbers only regulation time goal.

The girls started the weekend off with a great win (4-2) against Washington Premier, with 3 goals by Taryn Ries and 1 goal by Sabine Postma. It was a great team effort that set the tone for the final on Sunday.
We knew we were in for a tough fight against Eastside after we had played them before in group play and they had beaten us 1-0 at Eastside. The girls played their hearts out and fought for every ball and were rewarded with the win.
A fantastic end to the season!!
 
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Back Row:  Feike Postma, Molly Beaman, Ellie Walker
Middle row: Hannah Sawyer, Ashlyn Nelson, Taryn Ries, Alex Mann, Lauren Rath, Justin Donathan
Front Row: Bailee McMahon, Iris Vasquez, Breana O’Neil, Sabine Postma, Paige Donathan, Hanna Reynolds, Kate Hampson, Madison Maffeo, Izzy Fazio

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]]> http://www.vusatimbers.com/home/621709.html Merger News - VUSA and CWSA merger confirmed 04/25/2012 11:52 PM http://www.vusatimbers.com/home/613983.html Dear all,

VUSA teams have cast their ballots - 55 yes votes to 3 no votes - gave an overwhelming majority to the merger.

Now the hard work begins as two proud clubs work together to make the new club a powerhouse in Washington and Oregon.

We will keep the whole of the club informed as we progess to new merged structures over the coming 9 to 12 months.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> http://www.vusatimbers.com/home/613983.html New Uniforms Plus Ordering Information 04/12/2012 01:27 AM http://www.vusatimbers.com/home/606876.html Well our  new and cool uniforms are here to see - have fun

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Uniform Order - please click here

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ELITE YOUTH CLUBS PARTNER WITH TIMBERS ON ‘adidas TIMBERS ALLIANCE’
Timbers create unique alliance to help further development of youth soccer in region
 
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Timbers today announced the formation of the “adidas Timbers Alliance,” a strategic partnership with elite local youth clubs in the Timbers’ development territory, designed to build unique working relationships and development opportunities to help channel the top youth players towards the Timbers’ development programs and the Timbers Academy.

Additionally, the Timbers announced the three clubs to join the adidas Timbers Alliance in the Eastside Timbers (formerly Eastside United FC), Vancouver United Timbers (formerly Columbia Timbers) and Westside Timbers (formerly Westside Metros).

“Each of these clubs shares a passion and a vision for developing youth players and providing elite opportunities for youth,” said Timbers Academy Director Mike Smith. “These clubs are excellent community ambassadors for the sport and excel at player development.”

As part of the alliance, the Major League Soccer club will share coaching resources and curriculum with alliance clubs in the development of both boys and girls youth players. Additionally, youth clubs in the alliance will be allowed the unique privilege of incorporating the Timbers brand into their club name and wear a special adidas Timbers Alliance badge as part of the uniform. On the field, each alliance club will wear the same color jerseys – red and white – in recognition of the partnership with the Timbers.

“While a partner with the Timbers, the adidas Timbers Alliance clubs will continue to maintain their own identities and will continue to be leaders, both on and off the field, within their own communities,” said Smith.

"The United States has some of the best athletic talent in the world and it’s our goal to provide homegrown athletes with opportunities to play elite soccer," said Antonio Zea, director of soccer for adidas America. "With our recent extension of the Major League Soccer contract, we have put the importance of youth development at a premium and are excited about helping create youth club alliances with local MLS clubs. This partnership between the Timbers alliance clubs, the Portland Timbers, and adidas will prove to be a great step in developing the next generation of American soccer icons."

Each of the three youth clubs in the adidas Timbers Alliance have strong relationships with their respective park districts, namely Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District (THPRD), City of Gresham Parks and Regional Recreation, North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District and Vancouver-Clark Parks & Recreation, and are valued members of their respective communities.

The Timbers Academy will commence this fall, with teams competing in the U-16 and U-18 age brackets of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. Timbers Academy teams will compete in the Northwest Division against other elite youth teams in the region, including academy teams from MLS clubs Seattle Sounders FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The teams will also be a part of the annual Generation adidas Cup, facing off against academy teams from across MLS. Currently, the Timbers have established six Regional Training Centers, in partnership with Oregon Youth Soccer Association (OYSA) and Oregon’s Olympic Development Program (ODP), providing elite training and competitive opportunities for boys throughout the state at various age groups.

Youth players from across the Timbers development territory, not just affiliated with an adidas Timbers Alliance club, will have the opportunity to try out for an Timbers Academy team or a place in one of the Regional Training Centers in late summer or early fall.

Additionally, the Timbers have future plans to form an elite girls division as part of the Oregon’s ODP program and the club’s academy structure.
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]]> http://www.vusatimbers.com/home/601615.html Harmony Field Improvement Donations 03/09/2012 12:05 PM http://www.vusatimbers.com/home/575992.html  

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or by filling out the Pledge Form by clicking here.

 

 View our design photos of the new site

Top view

Looking west

Looking northwest

FIELD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
 
To those of you who did not attend 2011 Auction, VUSA kicked off their $2M Capital Campaign to raise money for 3 Lit Turf Fields to be constructed at Harmony Sports Complex in the summer of 2012.  The Club has raised about $200K thus far and has secured a $300K low interest loan from WYS. We have another $200K commited from a great sponsor.  Construction will begin when we reach 80% of our target.  As we go out to the community at large, we’ll have to demonstrate that VUSA’s Members are committed to donating something to this needed cause.
 
The Board has set the goals and timelines above, and 100% of us have already donated to this Project.  We’ve asked the Coaches to do the same, and expect their 100% participation by their next meeting on 11/7.  We now ask you, our Membership, to contribute by clicking on registration or by filling out the form.
 
It will take all of us within VUSA, our business connections and matching programs, our friends and families to make these Turf fields a reality.  We need your help. It takes a village, and we are that village.
 
Isn’t about time we pulled our children out of the mud did something about it.  That time has finally come.
Let’s do this!!

 

Thanks,

Brad Dow
Field Improvement Chair
VUSA Timbers
Office: 360-737-7500
Cell: 360-901-0888
www.vancouverunited.com

 

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TIMBERS U-23s ANNOUNCE 2012 PDL SCHEDULE
Team’s home schedule to feature third-annual Health & Fitness School Days
 
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Timbers U-23s open their fourth Premier Development League (PDL) season on Friday, May 11, as they play host to the Fraser Valley Mariners at JELD-WEN Field, it was announced today as United Soccer Leagues unveiled the 2012 PDL regular-season schedule.

The Timbers U-23s, the development team for the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer, will play a 16-game, regular-season schedule against Northwest Division opponents. In addition, the Timbers U-23s will compete in their first Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tournament in 2012, set to enter in the first round as one of 16 automatic qualifiers from the PDL based upon 2011 regular-season standings. Details regarding the Timbers U-23s’ participation in the U.S. Open Cup will be announced at a later date.

Highlighting the Timbers U-23s’ home schedule are the team’s third-annual Health & Fitness School Days, presented by Providence Health & Services, at JELD-WEN Field. The Timbers U-23s will play host to the Kitsap Pumas and Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23 in special day games on Thursday, May 24 and Friday, June 1, respectively. Featuring a host of activities, including a pre-game assembly, the school-day matches kick off at 11 a.m.

Led by head coach Jim Rilatt, who enters his fourth season at the helm, the Timbers U-23s will split their 2012 home schedule between JELD-WEN Field and other venues throughout the greater-Portland area.

In addition to playing each division opponent once at home and once on the road, Portland will take on both Kitsap and Washington Crossfire a third time throughout the season. The Timbers U-23s wrap up their 2012 regular season Wednesday, July 11 on the road against Washington.

2012 Timbers U-23s Home Schedule

Date                             Opponent                                 Time (Pacific)    Venue
Friday, May 11              Fraser Valley Mariners               7 p.m.               JELD-WEN Field
Saturday, May 19          Victoria Highlanders                  7 p.m.               Alder Creek Middle School
Thursday, May 24          Kitsap Pumas                          11 a.m.              JELD-WEN Field
Friday, June 1               Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23   11 a.m.              JELD-WEN Field
Sunday, June 17           North Sound SeaWolves             5 p.m.               Sherwood High School
Friday, June 22             Seattle Sounders FC U-23s         7:30 p.m.          Kiggins Bowl
Friday, July 6                Washington Crossfire                 7 p.m.              Doc Harris Stadium
Sunday, July 8              Kitsap Pumas                            6 p.m.              Hare Field

ABOUT PORTLAND TIMBERS U-23s
Founded Nov. 11, 2008, the Timbers U-23s is an amateur team affiliated with the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer and serves as a development platform for the club’s first team. The team consists of standout players from collegiate and youth programs from Oregon, the Northwest and throughout the country. Since its founding, three Timbers U-23s players signed with the first team, including midfielder Freddie Braun, goalkeeper Jake Gleeson and forward Brent Richards, who became the Timbers’ first Homegrown Player in 2012. The Timbers U-23s assembled an historic campaign in 2010, posting a perfect 16-0-0 record during the regular season on their way to becoming the first undefeated champion in PDL history.
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]]> http://www.vusatimbers.com/home/600028.html GU18 Reds National Champs 08/02/2011 04:50 PM http://www.vusatimbers.com/home/548457.html Congratulations to our Girls 1993 U18 Reds in winning the club’s first national title.

What a magnificent achievement

(article from Columbian)

The girls from Vancouver United Soccer Alliance Timbers weren’t ready on Friday for the challenge at the start of the U.S. Club Soccer National Cup Finals at Boise, Idaho.

But by Monday, the VUSA Timbers Red were ready for a big finish. Maddi Barton and Kristen Berry scored first-half goals, leading the Vancouver team to a 2-1 win over the Scorpions of St. Croix, Minn., to win the girls under-17 Premier Division championship.

The victory avenged a 4-0 loss to the same team on the opening day of the tournament, which featured four regional tournament winners.

The Premier Division is one of two at each age division of U.S. Club Soccer that crowns a national champion. U.S. Club Soccer is a member organization of the U.S. Soccer Federation. U.S. Club Soccer tournaments are separate from the U.S. Youth Soccer championships that involve state cup winners.

This VUSA Timbers Red team for girls born in 1993 qualified for the National Cup Finals by winning a regional tournament at Seattle in June.

This is the second time the Timbers youth program qualified a team for a U.S. Club Soccer national tournament, and is the club’s first national title, coaching director Sunny Dulai said.

In the first half-hour of Monday’s final match, Barton scored from a Jenna Prewitt assist and Berry scored on a 30-yard free kick to give the Timbers a 2-0 lead. The Scorpions goal came about 15 minutes into the second half.

The championship match was a turnaround from the opening game of the tournament, when the Scorpions scored four first-half goals on Friday to beat the Timbers 4-0.

“We weren’t ready for the level of play on the first day,” VUSA Timbers coach Robby Trimbo said.

On Saturday, the Timbers played a scoreless draw. Needing a win on Sunday to reach Monday’s final, the Timbers got a goal from Kaylee Cropper with about two minutes remaining in the 90-minute match to defeat the Erie Admirals, 1-0. Chantal Paradis’ cross set up that goal.

St. Croix had outscored its opponents 10-0 over the first three days of the tournament.

Trimbo said his team stayed at the same hotel as the Minnesota team, and listened to St. Croix talk about how it had the championship won. That gave the Timbers a little more inspiration on Monday, Trimbo said.

The Timbers won a majority of battles for loose balls and consistently played at a much faster tempo on Monday than they did in Friday’s loss, Trimbo said.

“We did to them (in the finals) what they did to us on Friday,” Trimbo said, noting that the Timbers dictated play in the first half to establish control in Monday’s match.

Players for the Timbers Red U-17 girls at the national tournament were Barton, Berry, Amanda Bristow, Bri Brown, Cropper, Marla Drimmel, Haley Grossman, Kassidy Hall, Camille Harris, Marci Haynes, Bri Hill, Megan Hoo, Karlee Josephson, Marissa Mackinnon, Laura Morgan, Paradis, Prewitt, Sam Samwel, Sam Schoene, and Mackenzie Zink. The assistant coach was Michelle Wynne.

 

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