Matt Nelson is a sports journalist covering MLS and the Portland Timbers for Last Word on Soccer. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Nelson has been a fan of soccer for as long as he can remember. He has covered Major League soccer for multiple blogs over the past few years, including work as an editor of MLS Multiplex, and is published in academic journals. Currently, Nelson is pursuing his Master's in Theological Studies while working as a youth minister.
The Portland Timbers started their season off struggling on the road but have seemed to turn things around after only…
Vancouver, British Columbia (May 10, 2019) – The Vancouver Whitecaps end Portland’s winning streak by winning 1-0 over the Portland…
Columbus, Ohio (April 20, 2019) – The Portland Timbers claim their first win of the 2019 season, beating Caleb Porter and…
Over the past week, the Portland Timbers have been linked to winger Brian Fernández. There are questions around whether or…
Frisco, Texas (April 13, 2019) — The Portland Timbers still can’t seem to get a result as FC Dallas grab their…
The Portland Timbers moved away from what worked against the LA Galaxy and because of it were embarrassed down in…
Editorial (April 4, 2019) – The Portland Timbers found defensive stability after they transitioned to five in the back against…
The LA Galaxy make it three wins in four with a 2-1 win over the Portland Timbers. Meanwhile, Portland is…
A struggling Portland Timbers side has the perfect opportunity to bounce back against the LA Galaxy on Sunday night — as…
Portland's dismal defensive performance against FC Cincinnati might require some defensive reinforcements before the summer transfer window.
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