The Timbers is Portland’s MLS team. We’ve wanted to go to a game but never got around to it. This week a friend from home was in town and offered us free tickets. Peter is a river guide that Lucas worked with in California and he comes to Portland sometimes to visit family. While here this time, he ran into someone who works for Nike who had a bunch of tickets to the Timbers vs Chivas USA and gave him some. We had no idea the free tickets Peter had were $175 exclusive Nike patio area tickets. Our view of the game was amazing! Thanks, Peter! 
The “Timbers Army” is the massive, very enthusiastic Timbers fan base. Apparently, they are known to be the best MLS team fans. If nothing else I’m sure they are the most dedicated. On the small stage to the left are chant leaders who keep the fans singing/shouting the entire game. They have enough cheers and enough energy to continue yelling and jumping for 3 hours. Honestly, it’s impressive. The picture above and video below capture the crazy that happens when the Timbers score but they are just as enthusiastic throughout the whole game, minus the smoke and flags.
Also, every time the Timbers score a lumber-jack-looking man comes out with a chainsaw and cuts off a slice of the log. (located right below the Timbers Army banner). It’s pretty cool.
If you come to Portland during soccer season I highly recommend you attend a game!