It’s been a while since we’ve seen the Portland Timbers play soccer. Almost 100 days, in fact.
While Major League Soccer may not have the longest offseason in American sports — although it has grown longer in recent years — the time between November and March can seem excruciatingly too long, especially as January begins and fans starts craving any news they can get.
The last time the Timbers took the field, it was snowing in Sandy (Utah), Brian Fernandez had just entered into the MLS Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program, and Diego Valeri’s contract status was up in the air.