F.C. Portland
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Portland Timbers, previously known as F.C. Portland, came into existence in 1985 as an independent U.S. soccer team based in Portland, Oregon
. In 1989, the team adopted the name Portland Timbers. Portland was composed of both professional and amateur players. The amateur players largely came from local Portland amateur leagues. It played its games in Portland’s Civic Stadium.
and San Jose Earthquakes
and the Canadian Victoria Riptides
in a home and away round robin tournament, known as the Western Alliance Challenge Series
. The four teams also played the Canadian Edmonton Brickmen
and the Canadian national team
. The games against the Brickmen counted in the standings which determined the end of series champions.
F.C. Portland had the honor of hosting the first game of the series, against Seattle. The game, played in Portland’s Civic Center, attracted 2,906 fans.
F.C. Portland also played a game against the Houston Dynamos in Houston.
joined the alliance, along with the Hollywood Kickers
, Los Angeles Heat
and San Diego Nomads
. The teams continued the first year practice of playing outside teams (Manchester City and Dundee FC this year) with results counting in the alliance standings.
F.C. Portland saw a significant improvement over the previous season. Behind the production of forwards Brent Goulet
(league leading 9 goals and 2 assists), and Mark Miller
(7 goals and 5 assists), the team finished second in the standings with a 6-6-2 record. At the time, Goulet played for Warner Pacific College
, a local school. He played with F.C. Portland as an amateur.
In 1986, former Timbers player Clive Charles
began coaching the University of Portland
(U.P.) men’s soccer team, bringing this team to national prominence. This led to an infusion of U.P. players into F.C. Portland in later years.
.
At the end of the season, the team lost Goulet when he finished his four years at Warner Pacific College
and signed with British club AFC Bournemouth.
with 8 goals and no assists. At the time Benedetti was between his junior and senior year playing soccer for Clive Charles
at the University of Portland
. The alliance kept the same teams as the 1987 season, but played 12 games, including games against Canadian Soccer League teams, Calgary Kickers
and Vancouver 86ers. F.C. Portland finished 1-11.
This year the alliance named an All Star team. Ironically, not only did Portland have the alliance’s top scorer, but also had its goalkeeper, Todd Strobeck
, named to the alliance’s All Star team.
back as a player/coach. Then, the Western Soccer Alliance became the Western Soccer League (WSL). More importantly for Portland, the WSL added three new teams, Real Santa Barbara
, Arizona Condors
and Sacramento Senators
. To accommodate the new teams, the Western Soccer League split into two divisions – North and South. The Portland Timbers joined the San Jose Earthquakes
now known as the San Francisco Bay Blackhawks
, the F.C. Seattle
now known as the Seattle Storm
and the new Sacramento Senators
in the North Division.
Portland made yet another wild swing in the standings from the previous season. Improving from 1-11, Portland finished the year at 11-5 and tied with the Blackhawks for the North Division lead. The Blackhawks won the division championship, and the playoff berth, based on goal differential.
The team continued its tradition of placing its players on the end of year honors lists. Goalkeeper Kasey Keller
was selected as the league’s MVP. Additionally, Portland placed Keller, midfielder/coach John Bain
and forward Scott Benedetti
on the WSL All Star team. At the time, Keller was also playing NCAA soccer with the University of Portland
.
, which had teams along the east coast. The new league was named the American Professional Soccer League
. The APSL was split into East and West Conferences, both with North and South Divisions. The Portland Timbers remained in the North Division, which also had the San Francisco Bay Blackhawks
, Seattle Storm
and newly established Salt Lake Sting
and Colorado Foxes
.
This year, Portland’s final, the team finished with a 10-10 record and out of playoff contention. This was also the first year the team failed to garner any individual player honors. Its leading goal scorer, Shawn Medved
with 10 goals and 2 assists, was seventh on the league’s scoring list. Kasey Keller
had also moved on after playing in the 1990 FIFA World Cup
and then signing with British club Millwall
and Scott Benedetti
had transferred to Seattle.
At the end of the season, the high hopes which had come with the merger between the WSL and APSL crashed. Over half of the teams from the 1990 season, including Portland, would not return for the 1991 season. Team owner Art Dixon folded the team, having lost more than $500,000 over the two years he owned the team.
Leading scorer
Top Goalkeeper
First Team All Star
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
. In 1989, the team adopted the name Portland Timbers. Portland was composed of both professional and amateur players. The amateur players largely came from local Portland amateur leagues. It played its games in Portland’s Civic Stadium.
1985 - Western Alliance Challenge Series
In 1985, F.C. Portland joined with three other independent clubs, the U.S. based F.C. SeattleSeattle Storm (soccer)
Football Club Seattle Storm, also known as the F.C. Seattle Storm, was an American soccer team based in Seattle, Washington. F.C. Seattle was a "super club" created to provide Seattle players an opportunity to play at a higher level than the local recreational and semi-pro leagues. In addition to...
and San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada....
and the Canadian Victoria Riptides
Victoria Riptides
Victoria Riptides were a soccer team based out of Victoria, British Columbia. The team played a single season in the Western Alliance Challenge Series in 1985.-History:...
in a home and away round robin tournament, known as the Western Alliance Challenge Series
Western Soccer League
Western Soccer Alliance was a professional soccer league featuring teams from the West Coast of the United States and Western Canada. The league began in 1985 as the Western Alliance Challenge Series. In 1986, it became the Western Soccer Alliance...
. The four teams also played the Canadian Edmonton Brickmen
Edmonton Brickmen
The Edmonton Brickmen were an Edmonton, Alberta-based soccer club that competed in two now-defunct leagues: the Western Soccer Alliance and the Canadian Soccer League.-History:...
and the Canadian national team
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
. The games against the Brickmen counted in the standings which determined the end of series champions.
F.C. Portland had the honor of hosting the first game of the series, against Seattle. The game, played in Portland’s Civic Center, attracted 2,906 fans.
F.C. Portland also played a game against the Houston Dynamos in Houston.
1986 - Western Soccer Alliance
After the success of 1985, the three U.S. teams elected to form a league, which they named the Western Soccer Alliance. While the Victoria Riptides opted out of the league, the Edmonton BrickmenEdmonton Brickmen
The Edmonton Brickmen were an Edmonton, Alberta-based soccer club that competed in two now-defunct leagues: the Western Soccer Alliance and the Canadian Soccer League.-History:...
joined the alliance, along with the Hollywood Kickers
California Kickers
California Kickers were a soccer club based in Hollywood, California. They joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. They initially played as Hollywood Kickers before changing their name for the following season. In 1990 the team name was changed again, becoming the California Emperors when they...
, Los Angeles Heat
Los Angeles Heat
Los Angeles Heat joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. They joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League...
and San Diego Nomads
San Diego Nomads
-History:The Nomads joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. In 1989, the WSA changed its name to the Western Soccer League and in 1990, the team joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League. After winning the WSL championship in...
. The teams continued the first year practice of playing outside teams (Manchester City and Dundee FC this year) with results counting in the alliance standings.
F.C. Portland saw a significant improvement over the previous season. Behind the production of forwards Brent Goulet
Brent Goulet
Brent Goulet is a retired American soccer forward and later coached SV Elversberg from 2004 to 2008. He began his career in the United States before moving to England and Germany, and also earned eight caps with the U.S. national team. He was the 1987 U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year and was a...
(league leading 9 goals and 2 assists), and Mark Miller
Mark Miller (soccer)
Mark Miller is a retired U.S. soccer Forward. A native of Tacoma, Washington, Miller attended the University of Portland where he played on the men’s soccer team under coach Clive Charles. Miller was on the team from 1981 to 1984. In 1985 and 1986, he played with F.C. Portland of the Western...
(7 goals and 5 assists), the team finished second in the standings with a 6-6-2 record. At the time, Goulet played for Warner Pacific College
Warner Pacific College
Warner Pacific College is an urban, Christian liberal arts college located in Southeast Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1937, the college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities...
, a local school. He played with F.C. Portland as an amateur.
In 1986, former Timbers player Clive Charles
Clive Charles
Clive Charles was a football player, coach and television announcer. Charles began his career with West Ham United and finished it in the Major Indoor Soccer League. He later coached at the high school, collegiate and international levels in the United States.-Player:Charles was born in London,...
began coaching the University of Portland
University of Portland
The University of Portland is a private Roman Catholic university located in Portland, Oregon. It is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross and is the sister school of the University of Notre Dame. Founded in 1901, UP has a student body of about 3,600 students...
(U.P.) men’s soccer team, bringing this team to national prominence. This led to an infusion of U.P. players into F.C. Portland in later years.
1987 - Brent Goulet MVP
In 1987, Edmonton dropped from the alliance to join the Canadian Soccer League and the Hollywood Kickers changed their name to the California Kickers. The league also reduced the number of games from 12 to 10. Despite the Brent Goulet’s outstanding play, which led to his selection as the season MVP, F.C. Portland finished fourth in the standings and missed out on the alliance’s first playoff, won by the San Diego NomadsSan Diego Nomads
-History:The Nomads joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. In 1989, the WSA changed its name to the Western Soccer League and in 1990, the team joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League. After winning the WSL championship in...
.
At the end of the season, the team lost Goulet when he finished his four years at Warner Pacific College
Warner Pacific College
Warner Pacific College is an urban, Christian liberal arts college located in Southeast Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1937, the college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities...
and signed with British club AFC Bournemouth.
1988
This year saw F.C. Portland drop to the bottom of the end of year standings despite once again having the alliance’s leading scorer, Scott BenedettiScott Benedetti
Scott “Benny” Benedetti is a retired American soccer player. He began his professional career with the semi-professional F.C. Portland in 1986 and ended it with the U.S. second division club Portland Timbers in 2005. While he spent most of his career in the lower U.S...
with 8 goals and no assists. At the time Benedetti was between his junior and senior year playing soccer for Clive Charles
Clive Charles
Clive Charles was a football player, coach and television announcer. Charles began his career with West Ham United and finished it in the Major Indoor Soccer League. He later coached at the high school, collegiate and international levels in the United States.-Player:Charles was born in London,...
at the University of Portland
University of Portland
The University of Portland is a private Roman Catholic university located in Portland, Oregon. It is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross and is the sister school of the University of Notre Dame. Founded in 1901, UP has a student body of about 3,600 students...
. The alliance kept the same teams as the 1987 season, but played 12 games, including games against Canadian Soccer League teams, Calgary Kickers
Calgary Kickers
Calgary Kickers were a Canadian soccer team which competed in the Canadian Soccer League from 1987 to 1989. They were named the Calgary Strikers for the 1989 season. Their home stadium was Mewata Stadium in Calgary.-History:...
and Vancouver 86ers. F.C. Portland finished 1-11.
This year the alliance named an All Star team. Ironically, not only did Portland have the alliance’s top scorer, but also had its goalkeeper, Todd Strobeck
Todd Strobeck
Todd Strobeck is a retired U.S. soccer goalkeeper who four seasons in the Western Soccer Alliance, one in the American Professional Soccer League, on in Major Indoor Soccer League and at least one in USISL....
, named to the alliance’s All Star team.
1989 - New Name: Portland Timbers
In 1989, F.C. Portland went through several changes. First, Art Dixon, a local businessman, took control of F.C. Portland and renamed it the Portland Timbers. Dixon was a long time Timbers fan, holding season tickets from 1979 through the team's last season in 1982. Dixon brought more than a name change, he also injected money and a higher level of professionalism into the team, bringing former Timbers great John BainJohn Bain
John Bain is a retired Scottish-U.S. soccer midfielder who currently coaches youth soccer in the U.S. Bain began his professional career in England before moving to the United States in 1978. Over his twenty year playing career, Bain played for numerous leagues and teams, both indoors and out...
back as a player/coach. Then, the Western Soccer Alliance became the Western Soccer League (WSL). More importantly for Portland, the WSL added three new teams, Real Santa Barbara
Real Santa Barbara
Real Santa Barbara was a former football team. The name real, meaning royal, came from the Spanish teams , just like current MLS club Real Salt Lake. The club played in the city of Santa Barbara, California...
, Arizona Condors
Arizona Condors
The Arizona Condors was an American soccer team founded in 1989 as a member of the Western Soccer League. The team folded following the 1990 season.-History:In January 1989, the amateur Arizona Condors entered the Western Soccer League as an expansion team...
and Sacramento Senators
Sacramento Senators (soccer)
The Sacramento Senators are a defunct U.S. soccer team which spent a single season in the Western Soccer League in 1989. The Senators played in Sacramento, California.Carlos Azevedo, a defender,was later entered into the Sacramento Hall of Fame in 1989....
. To accommodate the new teams, the Western Soccer League split into two divisions – North and South. The Portland Timbers joined the San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada....
now known as the San Francisco Bay Blackhawks
San Francisco Bay Blackhawks
San Francisco Bay Blackhawks was a professional soccer team which came into existence in 1989 as a team in the Western Soccer League . The Blackhawks spent time in the American Professional Soccer League and the United States Interregional Soccer League...
, the F.C. Seattle
Seattle Storm (soccer)
Football Club Seattle Storm, also known as the F.C. Seattle Storm, was an American soccer team based in Seattle, Washington. F.C. Seattle was a "super club" created to provide Seattle players an opportunity to play at a higher level than the local recreational and semi-pro leagues. In addition to...
now known as the Seattle Storm
Seattle Storm (soccer)
Football Club Seattle Storm, also known as the F.C. Seattle Storm, was an American soccer team based in Seattle, Washington. F.C. Seattle was a "super club" created to provide Seattle players an opportunity to play at a higher level than the local recreational and semi-pro leagues. In addition to...
and the new Sacramento Senators
Sacramento Senators (soccer)
The Sacramento Senators are a defunct U.S. soccer team which spent a single season in the Western Soccer League in 1989. The Senators played in Sacramento, California.Carlos Azevedo, a defender,was later entered into the Sacramento Hall of Fame in 1989....
in the North Division.
Portland made yet another wild swing in the standings from the previous season. Improving from 1-11, Portland finished the year at 11-5 and tied with the Blackhawks for the North Division lead. The Blackhawks won the division championship, and the playoff berth, based on goal differential.
The team continued its tradition of placing its players on the end of year honors lists. Goalkeeper Kasey Keller
Kasey Keller
Kasey Keller is a retired American soccer player who last played for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer....
was selected as the league’s MVP. Additionally, Portland placed Keller, midfielder/coach John Bain
John Bain
John Bain is a retired Scottish-U.S. soccer midfielder who currently coaches youth soccer in the U.S. Bain began his professional career in England before moving to the United States in 1978. Over his twenty year playing career, Bain played for numerous leagues and teams, both indoors and out...
and forward Scott Benedetti
Scott Benedetti
Scott “Benny” Benedetti is a retired American soccer player. He began his professional career with the semi-professional F.C. Portland in 1986 and ended it with the U.S. second division club Portland Timbers in 2005. While he spent most of his career in the lower U.S...
on the WSL All Star team. At the time, Keller was also playing NCAA soccer with the University of Portland
University of Portland
The University of Portland is a private Roman Catholic university located in Portland, Oregon. It is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross and is the sister school of the University of Notre Dame. Founded in 1901, UP has a student body of about 3,600 students...
.
1990 - The Final Season
In February 1990, the WSL announced it had reached a merger agreement with the American Soccer LeagueAmerican Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
, which had teams along the east coast. The new league was named the American Professional Soccer League
American Professional Soccer League
The American Professional Soccer League is a former professional men's soccer league which featured teams from both the United States and Canada. It was the first outdoor soccer league to feature teams from throughout the United States since the demise of the original North American Soccer League...
. The APSL was split into East and West Conferences, both with North and South Divisions. The Portland Timbers remained in the North Division, which also had the San Francisco Bay Blackhawks
San Francisco Bay Blackhawks
San Francisco Bay Blackhawks was a professional soccer team which came into existence in 1989 as a team in the Western Soccer League . The Blackhawks spent time in the American Professional Soccer League and the United States Interregional Soccer League...
, Seattle Storm
Seattle Storm (soccer)
Football Club Seattle Storm, also known as the F.C. Seattle Storm, was an American soccer team based in Seattle, Washington. F.C. Seattle was a "super club" created to provide Seattle players an opportunity to play at a higher level than the local recreational and semi-pro leagues. In addition to...
and newly established Salt Lake Sting
Salt Lake Sting
The Salt Lake Sting was a professional soccer team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They played in the American Professional Soccer League. The franchise lasted two seasons, but financial concerns caused the team's ownership to shut the franchise down on July 5, 1991...
and Colorado Foxes
Colorado Foxes
The Colorado Foxes were a professional soccer team, based in Commerce City, Colorado, that played in the APSL between 1990 and 1997. The Foxes won two APSL titles, in 1992 and 1993. When Major League Soccer started and the Colorado Rapids became the region's premier team, the Foxes tried to stay...
.
This year, Portland’s final, the team finished with a 10-10 record and out of playoff contention. This was also the first year the team failed to garner any individual player honors. Its leading goal scorer, Shawn Medved
Shawn Medved
Shawn Medved is a retired American soccer forward and midfielder. He coaches youth soccer.-Youth:Medved was born and grew up in Issaquah, Washington. His father, Ron Medved, was a noted American football player for the University of Washington and Philadelphia Eagles. Despite his father's success...
with 10 goals and 2 assists, was seventh on the league’s scoring list. Kasey Keller
Kasey Keller
Kasey Keller is a retired American soccer player who last played for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer....
had also moved on after playing in the 1990 FIFA World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
and then signing with British club Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
and Scott Benedetti
Scott Benedetti
Scott “Benny” Benedetti is a retired American soccer player. He began his professional career with the semi-professional F.C. Portland in 1986 and ended it with the U.S. second division club Portland Timbers in 2005. While he spent most of his career in the lower U.S...
had transferred to Seattle.
At the end of the season, the high hopes which had come with the merger between the WSL and APSL crashed. Over half of the teams from the 1990 season, including Portland, would not return for the 1991 season. Team owner Art Dixon folded the team, having lost more than $500,000 over the two years he owned the team.
League Honors
MVP- 1987 Brent GouletBrent GouletBrent Goulet is a retired American soccer forward and later coached SV Elversberg from 2004 to 2008. He began his career in the United States before moving to England and Germany, and also earned eight caps with the U.S. national team. He was the 1987 U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year and was a...
- 1989 Kasey KellerKasey KellerKasey Keller is a retired American soccer player who last played for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer....
Leading scorer
- 1986 Brent GouletBrent GouletBrent Goulet is a retired American soccer forward and later coached SV Elversberg from 2004 to 2008. He began his career in the United States before moving to England and Germany, and also earned eight caps with the U.S. national team. He was the 1987 U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year and was a...
- 1988 Scott BenedettiScott BenedettiScott “Benny” Benedetti is a retired American soccer player. He began his professional career with the semi-professional F.C. Portland in 1986 and ended it with the U.S. second division club Portland Timbers in 2005. While he spent most of his career in the lower U.S...
Top Goalkeeper
- 1989 Kasey KellerKasey KellerKasey Keller is a retired American soccer player who last played for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer....
First Team All Star
- 1988 Todd StrobeckTodd StrobeckTodd Strobeck is a retired U.S. soccer goalkeeper who four seasons in the Western Soccer Alliance, one in the American Professional Soccer League, on in Major Indoor Soccer League and at least one in USISL....
- 1989 Kasey KellerKasey KellerKasey Keller is a retired American soccer player who last played for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer....
, John BainJohn BainJohn Bain is a retired Scottish-U.S. soccer midfielder who currently coaches youth soccer in the U.S. Bain began his professional career in England before moving to the United States in 1978. Over his twenty year playing career, Bain played for numerous leagues and teams, both indoors and out...
, Scott BenedettiScott BenedettiScott “Benny” Benedetti is a retired American soccer player. He began his professional career with the semi-professional F.C. Portland in 1986 and ended it with the U.S. second division club Portland Timbers in 2005. While he spent most of his career in the lower U.S...
Record
Year | Team Name | League | Record | Regular Season | Post-season | Open Cup |
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1985 1985 Western Alliance Challenge Series History of the 1985 Western Alliance Challenge Series. This series of games which included F.C. Seattle, the Victoria Riptide, F.C. Portland and the San Jose Earthquakes led to the creation of the Western Soccer Alliance which later merged with the American Soccer League to form the American... |
F.C. Portland | WSA | 1-4-2 | 4th | N/A | Did not enter |
1986 | F.C. Portland | WSA | 6-6-2 | 2nd | N/A | Did not enter |
1987 | F.C. Portland | WSA | 5-5-0 | 4th | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
1988 | F.C. Portland | WSA | 1-11-0 | 6th | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
1989 | Portland Timbers | WSL | 11-5-0 | 2d North Division | Semifinals | Did not enter |
1990 | Portland Timbers | APSL | 10-10-0 | 4th North Division | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
All Time Player Roster
Goalkeepers- Todd StrobeckTodd StrobeckTodd Strobeck is a retired U.S. soccer goalkeeper who four seasons in the Western Soccer Alliance, one in the American Professional Soccer League, on in Major Indoor Soccer League and at least one in USISL....
: 1985-1988, 1990 - Jeff Gadowski: 1986
- Jess Guthrie: 1986
- Greg MaasGreg MaasGreg Maas is a retired U.S. soccer goalkeeper who spent his entire professional career in Portland....
: 1985-1990 - Glenn Rogers: 1987-1989
- Kasey KellerKasey KellerKasey Keller is a retired American soccer player who last played for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer....
: 1989
Defenders
- Paul Henningsen: 1985-1986
- Mike dePinna: 1985-1990
- Tim Newton: 1985-1986
- Grant GibbsGrant GibbsGrant Gibbs is a former U.S. soccer defender who spent his professional career in clubs F.C. Portland, Seattle Storm and Miami Freedom.-Bio:Gibbs grew up in Federal Way, Washington where he attended Thomas Jefferson High School. After graduating from high school in 1982, Webber attended Warner...
: 1985-1987 - Tohru Yamada: 1985, 1987-1989
- Grant Rowe: 1986-1987
- Wade WebberWade WebberWade Webber is a retired U.S. soccer defender who spent most of his career with clubs in the Pacific Northwest. However, he did see three years in Major League Soccer with the Dallas Burn and Miami Fusion before suffering a career ending knee injury...
: 1986-1987, 1989 - Eric Phillipi: 1986-1990
- Gary Osterhage: 1987
- Blake Pavlich: 1987
- Garrett SmithGarrett SmithGarrett Smith is a former U.S. soccer defender who played professionally in the Western Soccer League, American Professional Soccer League, Major Indoor Soccer League and Continental Indoor Soccer League. Since 1992, he has served as an assistant coach with the University of Portland’s men’s and...
: 1987-1989 - John Ballew: 1988
- Peter CochranPeter CochranPeter Cochran was a U.S. soccer defender who played one season in the Western Soccer Alliance. He was a member of the U.S. National Team at the 1989 FIFA U-16 World Championship...
: 1988 - Chuck CoddChuck CoddChuck Codd was a U.S. soccer defender who played one season in the Western Soccer Alliance, six in the National Professional Soccer League, two in the USISL and two in the USL PDL...
: 1988 - Roger GantzRoger GantzRoger Gantz was a U.S. soccer midfielder who played one season in the Western Soccer Alliance and three in the Continental Indoor Soccer League....
: 1988 - Jerome LaChance: 1988
- Trent Schultz: 1988
- Steve AnchetaSteve AnchetaSteve Ancheta was a U.S. soccer defender who played two seasons in the Western Soccer Alliance.-Player:...
: 1988-1989 - Jeff Brooks: 1989
- Trent Schultz: 1989
- Sam Singer: 1989
- Billy Crook: 1990
- Daryl GreenDaryl GreenDaryl Green is a retired U.S. soccer player who coaches youth soccer. He played four seasons in the Western Soccer Alliance, one in the American Professional Soccer League and two in Major Indoor Soccer League-Youth:...
: 1990 - Ian MacLean: 1990
- Bernd Strom: 1990
Midfielders
- Mike Iverzic: 1985
- Eric Knapp: 1985
- Ken Coplin: 1985-1986
- Dan House: 1985-1987
- Ezam Bayan: 1986-1988
- Joe Halloway: 1986-1988, 1990
- Steve Piercy: 1986-1987, 1990
- Robb Sakamoto: 1987-1988
- Horner Screws: 1987-1988
- Jim Weber: 1987, 1989
- Joey LeonettiJoey LeonettiJoe "Joey" Leonetti is a former U.S. soccer player. He played for numerous soccer teams over a career which began in 1988 with F.C. Portland and ended in 1999 with the Willamette Valley Firebirds. He also earned two caps with the U.S...
: 1988 - Ignacio BaezIgnacio BaezIgnacio Baez is a former Mexican-American soccer midfielder who played professionally in Mexico and the United States first divisions. He has coached in the U.S. lower divisions and currently coaches at the Blanchet Catholic School.-Playing:Baez signed his first professional contract with Mexican...
: 1988-1989 - Dick McCormickDick McCormickDick McCormick is a former U.S. soccer midfielder and current youth soccer coach. McCormick had an extenisive professional career in six indoor and outdoor leagues over his fourteen year professional career. He has served as an assistant coach with the Seattle Sounders and head coach of the...
: 1988-1990 - Souk Ngonethong: 1988-1990
- Paul ConwayPaul Conway (soccer)Paul Conway is a retired American soccer forward who spent five seasons in the English lower divisions before returning to the United States. He was the 2001 United Soccer Leagues leading goal scorer and MVP...
: 1989 - Neftali Gomez: 1989
- Doug Van de Brake: 1989
- John BainJohn BainJohn Bain is a retired Scottish-U.S. soccer midfielder who currently coaches youth soccer in the U.S. Bain began his professional career in England before moving to the United States in 1978. Over his twenty year playing career, Bain played for numerous leagues and teams, both indoors and out...
: 1989-1990 - Tim Bartro: 1990
- Peter HattrupPeter HattrupPeter Hattrup is a retired U.S. soccer player and current youth soccer coach.-Youth and college:Hattrup was a four-year starter as a star player for the Seattle Preparatory School boys' soccer team. He graduated in 1982 and entered Seattle Pacific University.Hattrup was a scoring sensation for...
: 1990 - Brian McManusBrian McManusBrian McManus is a former Scottish soccer midfielder who is currently a Director of Coaching for the San Diego Nomads youth soccer club and the head coach of the UC San Diego women’s soccer team. He is a four-time NCAA Coach of the Year and has led UC San Diego to seven national championships...
: 1990 - Quin Ross: 1990
Forwards
- Ronston Haylock: 1985
- Mark MillerMark Miller (soccer)Mark Miller is a retired U.S. soccer Forward. A native of Tacoma, Washington, Miller attended the University of Portland where he played on the men’s soccer team under coach Clive Charles. Miller was on the team from 1981 to 1984. In 1985 and 1986, he played with F.C. Portland of the Western...
: 1985-1986 - Jeff Fenske: 1985-1986, 1989
- Tony Hicker: 1985-1987
- Scott BenedettiScott BenedettiScott “Benny” Benedetti is a retired American soccer player. He began his professional career with the semi-professional F.C. Portland in 1986 and ended it with the U.S. second division club Portland Timbers in 2005. While he spent most of his career in the lower U.S...
: 1986-1989 - Brent GouletBrent GouletBrent Goulet is a retired American soccer forward and later coached SV Elversberg from 2004 to 2008. He began his career in the United States before moving to England and Germany, and also earned eight caps with the U.S. national team. He was the 1987 U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year and was a...
: 1986-1987 - Mark Bioklund: 1987
- Jeff EnquistJeff EnquistJeff Enquist was a U.S. soccer forward who played two seasons in the Western Soccer League, one in the American Professional Soccer League and one in the USISL. He has coached extensively at the professional, collegiate and high school levels...
: 1987, 1990 - Jason Russ: 1987-1988
- Brian Bacon: 1988
- Clay Elrod: 1988
- Michael Macchione: 1988
- David Magistrale: 1988
- Rob BaartsRob BaartsRobert "Rob" Baarts is a retired Canadian soccer forward who currently coaches youth soccer in the Portland, Oregon area of the United States.-College:...
: 1989 - Paul Goldsbrough: 1989
- Robert Lang: 1989
- Shawn MedvedShawn MedvedShawn Medved is a retired American soccer forward and midfielder. He coaches youth soccer.-Youth:Medved was born and grew up in Issaquah, Washington. His father, Ron Medved, was a noted American football player for the University of Washington and Philadelphia Eagles. Despite his father's success...
: 1990 - Rob PatersonRobert Paterson (soccer)Robert “Rob” Paterson is a former U.S. soccer forward who spent two seasons in the Western Soccer Alliance and one in the American Professional Soccer League....
: 1990