The Portland Timbers announced their key preseason date this morning, giving us our first glimpse at the 2017 season. Dates for the Desert Friendlies and the returning Simple Invitational were both announced today.
The Timbers will start their preseason in Tucson, AZ on January 25th, taking part in the Desert Friendlies until February 5th, when they will return to Portland. While in Tucson, the Timbers will face off against the New York Red Bull, FC Tucson, and the Seattle Sounders.
The Timbers will then return home for this year’s edition of the side’s preseason tournament, running from February 9th to the 15th.