The Timbers front office would like to clarify several things regarding Major League Soccer’s rules on stadium signage deemed political, specifically the ban of the Iron Front symbol, given the recent increased media attention of the policy and the amount of misinformation being disseminated. Hopefully this will answer some questions, serve as a basis for reasonable discourse and provide greater clarity for all our supporters and those that have reached out with concerns and inquiries.
The Portland Timbers stand steadfast against fascism. We always have and we always will. Our actions supporting inclusion, diversity and acceptance for more than a decade speak for themselves, as does the freedom we have always given our supporters to express themselves at our matches.