Recently, the Oregonian described how Diego Valeri and other Timbers have been using futsal to stay sharp during the offseason. A fast-paced game typically played on an indoor court, futsal is a great alternative to outdoor soccer during the cold and rainy months. Futsal courts are typically smaller than indoor soccer fields, and the futsal ball is smaller and heavier than a soccer ball, leading to tighter footwork and shorter passing than in soccer.
The Timbers Army FC, a network of official Timbers Army soccer teams, held its third annual Winter Classic futsal tournament this weekend at Rose City Futsal’s Portland location.