Soccer House Hallway Game

Our Hallway Game is simple.

Each player stands on opposite sides of the hallway. One ball is used in the game. The aim of the game is to one touch pass the ball back to your opponent without the ball touching the walls. If you hit the ball against the wall the other player gets a point. It can be incredibly challenging to return a serve.

First player to score five points is the winner. You can score points whether you are serving or not. You have to win by two and we have a rule that you can't lose on your own serve. This allows you to be aggressive with your serve if you are about to lose the match.

We take all challengers. So come on over and get ready for some hallway action.

Beach Soccer in Hillsboro

Thanks to a tip from a coworker I came across White Sands Beach: Sports and Activity Center. It appears they may be the only indoor center in the area that offers year round beach soccer leagues. This is definitely a spot I will need to visit soon. Let me know if you have been there and tells us what you think of the facility.

Nike 5: Become the Master

1 v 1 Challenge: Round Two

I managed to turn the tables in round two. I threw an assortment of tricks at my opponent and he was left dazed. Be sure to check out the FoggMachine move (10 second mark), the nutmeg aka "through the wickets" (21 seconds), and the game winning shot from an impossible angle (26 seconds). This will go down in history as one of my greatest achievements in the game of soccer. I'd like to give thanks to my CTR 360s for giving me the total control I needed to make this possible!

1 v 1 Challenge: Round One

We went over to the soccer field nearby the house today for some 1 v 1 action. My roommate jumped out to the early lead with his quick cuts and step-overs. The aim of the game is to beat your man and hit a shoot into the side netting for a point. Check out the dynamic camera angle as I get left in the dust.

Jose Torres to Portland?

Could Torres be the center midfielder that Gavin and Spencer have been talking about? Trading Dax away seemed like a big mistake at first until they alluded to a player outside the states that would be the "perfect fit" in the center. Lets all hope that Torres is currently in talks with the Timbers.

NEW Timbers Team Store - Opening Soon

Found out today the Portland Timbers open their new team store in downtown Portland on December 10th at 10 AM. The jerseys are still set to be unveiled the 9th at PDX. The store will be located at 519 SW 6th Avenue.

Not positive, but I believe this may just be a temporary home for merchandise. The renovated park will feature a new fan shop open to the public adjacent to a viewing plaza. I have a feeling this downtown store will only be open until the start of the season in March, when the official team store is ready. Hope to see you there on Dec. 10th!

Qatar Wins 2022 World Cup

It's a sad day for US soccer fans. I was really looking forward to having the World Cup back in the United States. FIFA voted today and announced Qatar will be the first middle eastern country to host the event.

At least we will get to see the island stadium get built

Another Timbers Billboard Discovered

This might be my favorite

Portland Timbers Billboards

New billboards are popping up around downtown Portland. The FO has asked fans to post photos of the billboards on the team's Facebook page as they are discovered. I really like their use of real Timbers fans in these ads. I'm not sure I've ever seen the woman before, but I have seen the other guy at nearly every single Timbers function I have attended. He stands and chants for his team at every game, and he is the type of fan we need more of in the coming seasons. He is a true supporter of his club and I am glad he has been rewarded by the organization. What do you think of the new ads?