Timbers.com Press Release  |  Video: Press Conference/Interviews
 
PORTLAND, Ore. --- University of Portland's Merlo Field at the Clive Charles Soccer Complex will be the home pitch for the Portland Timbers 2 (T2), a professional team that will compete in USL PRO, a division of US Soccer below Major League Soccer. T2 will begin competing in USL PRO during the 2015 season, it was announced by the Portland Timbers during a press conference on Tuesday morning.
 
"This is an exciting opportunity to grow a valuable partnership between the University of Portland and the Portland Timbers," said Scott Leykam, University of Portland athletic director. "Part of being Soccer City, USA means working collaboratively at every level and this is just the latest example of the commitment this community has to growing the game of soccer. We are excited to be associated with one of the most progressive organizations in professional sports and look forward to working closely with the Timbers moving forward at one of the top collegiate soccer venues in the nation."
 
 "I believe that MLS clubs with their own USL PRO teams in-market will have a competitive advantage on a number of levels," said Merritt Paulson, owner/CEO of the Timbers. "This is a big investment for us and signifies our commitment to winning." 
 
Additional T2 announcements are expected in the coming weeks and months as the club prepares for its first season in USL PRO.  
 
For more information, please visit Timbers.com for the complete and official press release.