Portland Timbers 2
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| Full name | Portland Timbers 2 |
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| Nickname(s) | T2 |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Stadium | Merlo Field Portland, Oregon |
| Stadium capacity |
4,892 |
| Owner | Portland Timbers (Peregrine Sports) |
| President | Merritt Paulson |
| Head Coach | Andrew Gregor |
| League | USL |
| 2015 | Western Conference: 8th Playoffs: Did not qualify |
| Website | Club home page |
Portland Timbers 2 is an American professional soccer team based in Portland, Oregon, and play in the United Soccer League, the third tier of the United States Soccer Pyramid. Portland Timbers 2 (often referred to as "T2") is the reserve squad of the (MLS) club, Portland Timbers.[1][2][3]
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History
The Timbers announced the formation of their USL Pro team at a press conference on October 14, 2014. Their home games will be played at Merlo Field, a soccer-specific stadium at the University of Portland. Jay Vidovich, long-time Wake Forest head coach and two-time NSCAA National Coach of the Year, was hired as T2's head coach on December 18, 2014.[4][5] Timbers 2 held an open tryout in February 2015. It was announced on February 19 that there are six players currently signed to Timbers 2.[6]
2015 season
In T2's first season, the team finished in 8th place in the Western Conference of the league table with 11 wins, 15 losses, and 2 ties. Kharlton Belmar was named USL Rookie of the Year and selected for the All-League Second Team. [7] Jay Vidovich resigned to become head coach of the University of Pittsburgh. [8] Assistant Coach Andrew Gregor was hired to replace him on January 6, 2016. [9]
Badge and crest
T2's logo has the same axe that is used in their parent counterpart's logo. The shape of their logo and design were once used for the USL Pro Portland Timbers.
Current roster and staff
Where a player has not declared an international allegiance, nation is determined by place of birth. Squad correct as of February 22, 2016.
Head coach
| Name | Nation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Vidovich |  USA |
December 18, 2014–December 4, 2015 |
| Andrew Gregor | USA |
January 6, 2016–present |
Record
Year by year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season (W-L-T) | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup | Avg. Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | USL | 11-15-2 (Western Conf: 8th) | DNQ | 3R | 3,362 |
References
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External links
- Official website
- T2: Timbers' new minor-league club offers taste of the past, glimpse of the future - Portland Business Journal
- Portland Timbers announce launch of USL PRO team T2 - OregonLive
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