Kip Kesgard, community blogger (original) (raw)
Kip Kesgard saw his first Timbers' game in 2001 & started attending matches all over the U.S. He met his wife in section 107 in 2005 & they married in April 2008. Kip also plays defense & midfield for Old Growth FC. Member of NASR since Feb 2011.
- Timbers start final week of regular season by outlasting Rapids 1 to 0 to win 2016 home finaleThe Portland Timbers faced their most important stretch of matches in 2016 with three fixtures in one week. Victories in all three matches would advance them in the CONCACAF Champions League and likely secure a postseason berth in MLS, but it starts with step 1. Facing a Rapids side with aspirations of their own, the Timbers made a Fanendo Adi penalty stand up for a dramatic 1 to 0 win. Kip Kesgard
- Timbers set record with 11th home win in 2016 to defeat Union 2 to 1 Timbers forward Fanendo Adi continued his torrid scoring pace in notching his 15th goal of 2016 to give his team a 2 to 1 lead. Adi and Diego Valeri have combined for 27 of their 45 goals this season, but...Kip Kesgard
- Portland Timbers player evaluations vs. Real Salt Lake third match14 goals so far this season and 5 more matches to add to the total. Yeah, he's had a pretty good season in 2016. Thank you, Fanendo!Portland TimbersĀ For a look back at match highlights and more thoughts about the...Kip Kesgard
- Feisty Timbers make Adi goal stand up in 1 to 0 win over Real Salt LakeWhile the Portland Timbers have struggled on the road, they've been fabulous at home. Portland battled a game Real Salt Lake side in a very intense match at Providence Park, and they were able to make a Fanendo Adi 12th minute strike stand up for the victory in front of their 100th consecutive sell out crowd. Kip Kesgard
- Rose City Soccer Show - talking FC Dallas & previewing RSLVictor Ulloa was a difference maker for FC Dallas against the Portland Timbers when they met last weekend, as the guys from the Rose City Soccer Show talked about in this week's episode. Hopefully the Timbers can rebound this weekend...Kip Kesgard
- Rose City Soccer Show - back after extended breakWe are catching up a bit on the other podcast involving Oregonlive.com staff - the Rose City Soccer Show. With our group on hiatus for a bit for personal reasons, the crew is back recording each week. In our recent episodes, we talk a lot of Timbers, some fish news and talking about must win matches.Kip Kesgard
- Portland Timbers player evaluations vs. Seattle Sounders FC third matchWe have complete player ratings from the Portland Timbers 4 to 2 win over the Seattle Sounders FC from earlier this week. Included in this are scores for every Portland Timbers player that appeared in the match, ratings for the offense, defense and coaches, and a mark for the opponent and officials.Kip Kesgard
- Historic first half propels Timbers to Cascadia Cup win over Sounders FCFanendo Adi loves to score against Seattle, and he tallied his 13th goal of 2016 in the first half versus the Flounders. With the goal, Adi goes into the record books for goals scored against Seattle with 7 total while...Kip Kesgard
- Portland Timbers player evaluations vs. Sporting Kansas City second matchWe have complete player evaluations from the Portland Timbers' 3 to 0 win over Sporting Kansas City at Providence Park. Included are marks for every Timbers player that appeared, plus marks for the offense, defense, coaches, opponent and overall team.Kip Kesgard
- Portland Timbers start sluggish, but finish with goal flourish to defeat Sporting KCIt was a busy Timbers week with CCL action followed by another regular season match at home. Portland lost to Sporting KC in their last MLS action when their offense struggled, and they were put into a hole with an early ejection, but their defense held and the offense finally cashed in with a late flurry for a huge home win.Kip Kesgard
- Timbers escape CD Dragon with Valeri stoppage goal, earn victory in CCL home openerAfter a disheartening loss versus Sporting Kansas City in league play back on July 31, the Timbers turned their attention to their CONCACAF Champions League opener at home versus CD Dragon from El Salvador. Portland took an early lead, but when the offense stalled and Dragon pulled even off a counter, it was time for the Maestro to save the day. Kip Kesgard
- Timbers solidify defense after Borchers injury by adding Konopka, Arokoyo & TaylorThe Portland Timbers had been hoping to regain their health and recently, the team had indicated they've been as healthy as they've been all year. Right after that, the team lost Nat Borchers to injury and with several regulars now nursing various knocks, Portland made several moves to strengthen their defense for the final weeks of the season.Kip Kesgard