107IST, the Timbers Army and Rose City Riveters have issued a joint statement reiterating their call for a sale of both the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns, and “[F]or the sale, divestment, or removal of interest/control from all professional, development, and youth soccer leagues by Peregrine Sports.”
The response comes in the wake of this morning’s announcement that Timbers and Thorns owner Merritt Paulson will be stepping down as CEO of both clubs.
“The Timbers and Thorns are one club, and this change in leadership for PTFC is a long overdue step in the process to make this club safer and better for everyone who works there,” the statement read.