Diving into the Timbers Academy set up, with youth coaches Darren Back and Fernando Pessoa: "The club's fully invested in the younger players, and the communications are really good... We are fortunate to have a very open door of conversation across all levels"
A conversation with Timbers Technical Director Jack Dodd on player development and organizational alignment from academy to the first team: "Everybody wants to see their own people in the team".
The Portland Timbers have clinched a spot in the 2025 Major League Soccer postseason. Who they play is yet to be determined.
With Austin FC's Sunday night victory
