We are planning to buy season tickets to the Portland Timbers as a hedge against getting tickets when the MLS team comes to Portland in 2011. Just read tonight that there still may be some shaky moments before this is a done deal. Turns out there are still a number of financial hurdles that need to be dealt with by Sept. 1. Hopefully, Merritt Paulson not only has the deep pockets, but the deep connections on Wall Street to pull off the deal.
Was in PGE Park last weekend for the OSU-UO baseball game Saturday night. Was fortunate to be in a suite. Once they get the stadium remodeled for soccer, it actually should be a very nice venue. I've not seen detailed plans of the remodel, only a pretty fuzzy sketch that's been published in the local newspaper. It will make a much better soccer stadium than a baseball park. For those who don't know, it was originally built primarily for dog racing way back when.
It has a certain amount of charm and the trains running back and forth on SW 18th Avenue give it a certain European charm. Done right, this could be one of the best venues in the MLS -- assuming they can get their act together financially.
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We've got our season tickets, as well. Hope the financial problems are resolved soon. We already love Portland and a downtown MLS soccer stadium will only add to its appeal. Portland will be joining its natural partners in excellence, Vancouver and Seattle. "In futbol veritas".
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