The Portland Timbers Fans Are Out In Full Force.
The Portland Timbers are one of the newest teams in Major League Soccer. This has not stopped the team from having one of the most rabid and supportive fan bases in the league though. The team was started in 2011 along with the expansion team in Vancouver. The Pacific Northwest is quickly becoming a hub for soccer fans in America and Canada with these two teams and the Seattle Sounders who may have the best fan base in the league.Additional information can be found at http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2015567715_live_sounders_fc_vs_portland_t_1.html?syndicationrss.
The Timbers Army is what the most loyal supporters of the Portland Timbers call themselves. They are widely known for their intense support for the team as they fill the stadium for every Portland Timbers game. The fan base started earlier in 2001 when the Portland soccer team played in the lower divisions of United States Professional Soccer. The fan base continued their support once the Portland team made the jump to Major League Soccer.
The Portland Timbers fans have been featured in Sports Illustrated when they were celebrating a goal against the Seattle Sounders FC. The Seattle Sounders are the Portland Timbers biggest rival and the rivalry between the two teams may be the biggest rivalry in the MLS. The best thing about the Timbers Army is the fact that they engage in many charitable activities around Portland in addition to being a great fan base.