MLS Cup 2018 (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "MLS Cup 2018" in English language version.

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ajc.com

Roberson, Doug (November 29, 2018). "Atlanta United will play Portland for MLS Cup". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
Roberson, Doug (October 26, 2017). "Atlanta United's season ends in PK shootout". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
Roberson, Doug (November 13, 2018). "Atlanta United's Martino named MLS Coach of the Year". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
Roberson, Doug (October 23, 2018). "Manager Gerardo Martino leaving Atlanta United". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on November 6, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
Roberson, Doug (December 3, 2018). "Timbers' Savarese has won a title in Atlanta before". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Roberson, Doug (October 21, 2018). "Atlanta United sets two more MLS attendance records". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
Roberson, Doug (July 15, 2018). "Atlanta United breaks its own MLS attendance record". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on September 17, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
Tucker, Tim (November 8, 2018). "Road to Super Bowl LIII: Atlanta's downtown cluster a perfect fit for NFL". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on November 27, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
Holcomb, Todd (November 29, 2018). "State football finals moved to Dec. 11-12 (Tuesday-Wednesday) because of soccer conflict". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on December 14, 2018. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
Prince, Chelsea (December 7, 2018). "Cold rain to inundate Atlanta during MLS Cup prime tailgating hours". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on December 7, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
Roberson, Doug (December 8, 2018). "MLS Cup champs: Atlanta United defeats Portland". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on March 29, 2019. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
Roberson, Doug (December 8, 2018). "Atlanta United's Martinez named MLS Cup MVP". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
Hummer, Steve (December 8, 2018). "Atlanta United wins it all for a soccer town". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
Roberson, Doug (December 8, 2018). "Atlanta United sets MLS Cup attendance record". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
Tucker, Tim (February 25, 2019). "Falcons, other events at Mercedes-Benz draw smaller crowds than announced". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on February 26, 2019. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
Roberson, Doug (December 10, 2018). "Atlanta United puts the pep in MLS Cup parade and rally". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on December 11, 2018. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
Suggs, Ernie (December 11, 2018). "MLS Cup champs celebrate the Atlanta way - at legendary strip club". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on December 12, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
Roberson, Doug (December 3, 2018). "Atlanta United vs. Costa Rica's Herediano in CCL". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
Roberson, Doug (August 14, 2019). "Atlanta United takes major step forward". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on August 15, 2019. Retrieved August 15, 2019.

apnews.com

Newberry, Paul (November 11, 2018). "Martinez scores 2 goals, Atlanta United beats NYCFC 3-1". Associated Press. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Newberry, Paul (December 8, 2018). "United captures MLS Cup for Atlanta's 1st title since '95". Associated Press. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.

atlantamagazine.com

Fennessy, August 16, 2017. "Days away from opening, here's what Mercedes-Benz Stadium looks like now". Atlanta Magazine. Archived from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved November 29, 2018.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

atlutd.com

Rossitch, Eric (August 29, 2018). "ATL UTD in full control of Supporters' Shield destiny". Atlanta United FC. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.

bendbulletin.com

Peterson, Anne M. (October 21, 2018). "Timbers clinch playoff berth with 3-0 win over Real Salt Lake". Bend Bulletin. Associated Press. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2018.

bizjournals.com

Mandel, Eric (August 1, 2018). "Fans topple another MLS record at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but not as 'rowdy' as United faithful". Atlanta Business Chronicle. Archived from the original on January 31, 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
Williams, Dave (November 30, 2018). "Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosting two championship games in a week". Atlanta Business Chronicle. Archived from the original on January 31, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2018.

box.com

mlssoccer.app.box.com

MLS Communications Department; Elias Sports Bureau (February 23, 2024). "2024 Fact and Record Book". Major League Soccer. p. 160. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
"MLS Cup 2018 Game Guide". Major League Soccer. p. 4. Archived from the original on September 11, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2018.

chicagotribune.com

Newberry, Paul (May 10, 2018). "Sporting KC end 10-man Atlanta United home unbeaten streak". Chicago Tribune. Associated Press. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
"Atlanta United surpass LA Galaxy as most valuable MLS franchise". Chicago Tribune. Agence France-Presse. November 14, 2018. Archived from the original on November 29, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.

cnn.com

edition.cnn.com

Martin, Jill (November 30, 2018). "MLS Cup 2018: A city united by soccer, Atlanta seeks title". CNN. Archived from the original on December 2, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.

columbian.com

Peterson, Anne M. (December 18, 2017). "Timbers hire Cosmos' Giovanni Savarese as new coach". The Columbian. Associated Press. Archived from the original on December 5, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.

dirtysouthsoccer.com

Usry, Rob (November 27, 2018). "Supporters groups demand increased away ticket allocation for potential MLS Cup at Mercedes Benz Stadium". Dirty South Soccer. SB Nation. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.

espn.com

Bell, Arch (November 30, 2018). "South American dynamic duos of Atlanta, Portland will define MLS Cup matchup". ESPN. Archived from the original on December 3, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
"Portland Timbers reach MLS Cup after Diego Valeri's double vs. Sporting Kansas City". ESPN. Reuters. November 29, 2018. Archived from the original on December 1, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Davis, Noah (December 4, 2018). "One log, 2,600 miles: Portland sends slice of home to Atlanta for MLS Cup". ESPN. Archived from the original on December 5, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
Carlisle, Jeff (December 8, 2018). "Atlanta United ends Portland's magic road form to lift MLS Cup". ESPN. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.

foxsports.com

"MLS Commissioner, Newly Appointed U.S. Men's National Team Coach Gregg Berhalter to Appear in Saturday's MLS Cup on FOX". Fox Sports (Press release). December 7, 2018. Archived from the original on December 10, 2018. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
"MLS Cup on FOX is Most-Watched Since 1997". Fox Sports (Press release). December 11, 2018. Archived from the original on December 15, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2018.

gwinnettdailypost.com

Denman, Taylor (December 8, 2018). "VAMOS ATL: Atlanta United wins MLS Cup in its second season". Gwinnett Daily Post. Archived from the original on September 11, 2020. Retrieved December 8, 2018.

mdjonline.com

Stewart, Jeremy (July 21, 2018). "GHSA sets backup plan for 2018 football championship games". Rome News-Tribune. Archived from the original on August 3, 2018. Retrieved December 10, 2018.

mercedesbenzstadium.com

"Stadium Fast Facts". Mercedes-Benz Stadium. January 13, 2017. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.

mlssoccer.com

"MLS releases 2018 regular-season schedule" (Press release). Major League Soccer. January 4, 2018. Archived from the original on June 25, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
"Major League Soccer's biggest stars named to 2018 MLS Best XI" (Press release). Major League Soccer. November 11, 2018. Archived from the original on November 12, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
Hoffman, Matt (December 3, 2018). "Giovanni Savarese's gameplans key Portland Timbers' run to MLS Cup". MLSsoccer.com. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
Schwin, Payson (September 8, 2017). "10 things MLS fans need to know about Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium". MLSsoccer.com. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
"MLS Cup 2018 tickets: How to watch the final in person". MLSsoccer.com. November 21, 2018. Archived from the original on January 31, 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
"Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs schedule revealed, final to be played on Dec. 8". MLSsoccer.com. MLS Digital. September 5, 2018. Archived from the original on September 24, 2018. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
"Watch 2018 MLS Cup on TV or streaming". MLSsoccer.com. MLS Digital. October 15, 2018. Archived from the original on December 7, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
Lind, Jason (December 9, 2018). "2018 MLS Cup broadcast scores historic audience ratings". MLSsoccer.com. Archived from the original on December 10, 2018. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
Lind, Jason (November 30, 2018). "Alan Kelly earns MLS Referee of the Year honor for third time". MLSsoccer.com. Archived from the original on December 1, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
Rodriguez, Alicia (December 8, 2018). "2018 MLS Cup lineups: Larrys Mabiala returns for Portland Timbers". MLSsoccer.com. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
"MLS Cup referee crew revealed, Alan Kelly to take charge of second final". MLSsoccer.com. December 3, 2018. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Butler, Dylan (December 8, 2018). "2019 Campeones Cup to be played in Atlanta on August 14". MLSsoccer.com. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.

matchcenter.mlssoccer.com

Boehm, Charles (December 8, 2018). "Atlanta United 2, Portland Timbers 0: 2018 MLS Cup Final Recap". MLSsoccer.com. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.

nrc.nl

Klumpenaar, Sjoerd (December 9, 2018). "Gedichten, anekdotes en Sinatra—maar geen voetbalcommentaar" [Poems, anecdotes and Sinatra—but no football commentary]. NRC Handelsblad (in Dutch). Archived from the original on January 31, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2018.

nytimes.com

"The Most Cursed Sports Cities in America". The New York Times. June 4, 2015. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.

oregonlive.com

Goldberg, Jamie (June 21, 2018). "Portland Timbers prepare to face Darlington Nagbe for first time since blockbuster trade". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on December 5, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Goldberg, Jamie (April 14, 2018). "Portland Timbers beat Minnesota United 3-2 to earn first win of 2018 season". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on December 5, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Murray, Caitlin (August 12, 2018). "Portland Timbers fall to Vancouver Whitecaps and fail to hit new unbeaten record". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Goldberg, Jamie (December 3, 2018). "How the Portland Timbers reached the 2018 MLS Cup". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
Goldberg, Jamie (October 28, 2018). "Portland Timbers fall 2-1 to Vancouver Whitecaps in regular season finale, will face FC Dallas in playoffs". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
Goldberg, Jamie (November 30, 2018). "Average resale price for 2018 MLS Cup tickets hovering around $300". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on December 1, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
Goldberg, Jamie (December 1, 2018). "Timbers Army's 1,300 allocated tickets for MLS Cup sell out in minutes". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on December 2, 2018. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
Goldberg, Jamie (December 4, 2018). "Major League Soccer says they increased tickets allotted to away supporters at MLS Cup to a record 1,700 due to demand". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on December 5, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
Goldberg, Jamie (December 8, 2018). "Fans of the Portland Timbers, Atlanta United unveil tifos ahead of the 2018 MLS Cup". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
Canzano, John (December 8, 2018). "Timbers lose, but MLS title game was a blueprint for the rest of sports". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.

orlandosentinel.com

Cardillo, Julian (November 30, 2018). "MLS Cup set: Atlanta United to play Portland Timbers for title". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on December 1, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.

pamplinmedia.com

Danzer, Paul (October 2, 2018). "Timbers have playoff potential". Portland Tribune. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2018.

philly.com

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Tannenwald, Johnathan (December 7, 2018). "MLS Cup 2018: Atlanta United vs. Portland Timbers TV and streaming info, and the big stars to watch". Philly.com. Archived from the original on December 10, 2018. Retrieved December 9, 2018.

portlandmercury.com

Asher, Abe (January 4, 2018). "Five Thoughts on the Portland Timbers' 2018 Schedule". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on July 19, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.

prosoccerusa.com

DelGallo, Alicia (September 5, 2018). "MLS Cup playoff schedule released". Pro Soccer USA. Tribune Publishing. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
Northam, Mitchell (June 24, 2018). "Gressel, Mabiala score as Atlanta, Portland play to 1-1 draw". Pro Soccer USA. Tribune Publishing. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
Panizo, Franco (October 28, 2018). "New York Red Bulls cap record-setting season by winning Supporters' Shield". Pro Soccer USA. Tribune Publishing. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Romero, Iliana Limón (January 9, 2018). "Portland Timbers 2018 outlook: under new leadership". Pro Soccer USA. Tribune Publishing. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Northam, Mitchell (December 9, 2018). "Atlanta United's Andrew Carleton was suspended for MLS Cup". Pro Soccer USA. Tribune Publishing. Archived from the original on December 16, 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
Tansey, Joe (December 8, 2018). "Atlanta United's MLS Cup crowd breaks league, club attendance record". Pro Soccer USA. Tribune Publishing. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
Butler, Dylan (December 8, 2018). "New York Red Bulls clinch CCL berth after Atlanta United MLS Cup victory". Pro Soccer USA. Tribune Publishing. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.

sbs.com.au

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"Super Bowl fails to draw more fans than MLS Cup final at same stadium". Special Broadcasting Service. February 3, 2019. Archived from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 4, 2019.

seattletimes.com

Baker, Geoff (November 8, 2018). "Cascadia classic: Sounders' season ends on penalty kicks in wild loss to Timbers". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on November 10, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
Baker, Geoff (November 8, 2018). "Cascadia classic: Sounders' season ends on penalty kicks in wild loss to Timbers". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on November 21, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.

si.com

Creditor, Avi (November 9, 2018). "Timbers Outlast Rival Sounders in PKs to Advance After MLS Playoff Classic". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Creditor, Avi (November 29, 2018). "Atlanta United Finishes Off Red Bulls With Ease, Will Host MLS Cup". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
Jones, Kaelen (December 8, 2018). "Malea Emma Delivers Epic National Anthem Performance at MLS Cup Final". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
Creditor, Avi (December 8, 2018). "Atlanta United Blanks Portland to Win First MLS Cup Title". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
Creditor, Avi (October 30, 2019). "Toronto FC Takes Down Atlanta, Sets Up Third MLS Cup Matchup vs. Seattle". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on November 6, 2019. Retrieved December 7, 2019.

theathletic.com

Lewis, Michael (December 6, 2018). "With MLS Cup in town, Atlanta Chiefs reflect on 50 years since their NASL title". The Athletic. Archived from the original on December 8, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.

theglobeandmail.com

Newberry, Paul (November 5, 2018). "Josef Martinez of Atlanta United named Major League Soccer MVP". The Globe and Mail. Associated press. Archived from the original on December 6, 2018. Retrieved December 5, 2018.

theguardian.com

Parker, Graham (December 8, 2018). "Atlanta United cap phenomenal ascent with MLS Cup title in second season". The Guardian. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
Dure, Beau (December 8, 2018). "Atlanta United 2-0 Portland Timbers: MLS Cup final – as it happened". The Guardian. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.

thestar.com

Armstrong, Laura (October 8, 2018). "Toronto FC eliminated from MLS playoff contention". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on October 7, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2018.

thewrap.com

Baysinger, Tim (December 11, 2018). "Fox Nets Highest MLS Cup Viewership in Over 20 Years". TheWrap. Archived from the original on December 12, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2018.

univision.com

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"Univision Deportes to Broadcast Highly Anticipated MLS Cup Between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers" (Press release). Univision. December 5, 2018. Archived from the original on December 10, 2018. Retrieved December 9, 2018.

usatoday.com

Reineking, Jim (November 30, 2018). "2018 MLS Cup: Atlanta United vs. Portland Timbers by the numbers". USA Today. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
"Atlanta reaches MLS final in 2nd year, knocks out Red Bulls". USA Today. Associated Press. November 29, 2018. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
"Valeri scores twice in 2-1 win to give Timbers knockout win". USA Today. Associated Press. November 1, 2018. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.

washingtonpost.com

Newberry, Paul (November 25, 2018). "Atlanta United routs New York Red Bulls 3-0 in East final". The Washington Post. Associated Press. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Goff, Steven (December 6, 2015). "Portland Timbers strike early to beat Columbus Crew for first MLS title". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Russell, Jake (December 5, 2018). "Fox Sports to debut corner flag cams at MLS Cup". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
Newberry, Paul (December 10, 2018). "Atlanta celebrates a title, but revelry won't last long". The Washington Post. Associated Press. Archived from the original on December 15, 2018. Retrieved December 10, 2018.

web.archive.org

"MLS releases 2018 regular-season schedule" (Press release). Major League Soccer. January 4, 2018. Archived from the original on June 25, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
DelGallo, Alicia (September 5, 2018). "MLS Cup playoff schedule released". Pro Soccer USA. Tribune Publishing. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
Roberson, Doug (November 29, 2018). "Atlanta United will play Portland for MLS Cup". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
Northam, Mitchell (June 24, 2018). "Gressel, Mabiala score as Atlanta, Portland play to 1-1 draw". Pro Soccer USA. Tribune Publishing. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
Bell, Arch (November 30, 2018). "South American dynamic duos of Atlanta, Portland will define MLS Cup matchup". ESPN. Archived from the original on December 3, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
Armstrong, Laura (October 8, 2018). "Toronto FC eliminated from MLS playoff contention". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on October 7, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
Baker, Geoff (November 8, 2018). "Cascadia classic: Sounders' season ends on penalty kicks in wild loss to Timbers". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on November 10, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
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Newberry, Paul (May 10, 2018). "Sporting KC end 10-man Atlanta United home unbeaten streak". Chicago Tribune. Associated Press. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
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Roberson, Doug (October 23, 2018). "Manager Gerardo Martino leaving Atlanta United". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on November 6, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
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Martin, Jill (November 30, 2018). "MLS Cup 2018: A city united by soccer, Atlanta seeks title". CNN. Archived from the original on December 2, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
"The Most Cursed Sports Cities in America". The New York Times. June 4, 2015. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Goff, Steven (December 6, 2015). "Portland Timbers strike early to beat Columbus Crew for first MLS title". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Peterson, Anne M. (December 18, 2017). "Timbers hire Cosmos' Giovanni Savarese as new coach". The Columbian. Associated Press. Archived from the original on December 5, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Roberson, Doug (December 3, 2018). "Timbers' Savarese has won a title in Atlanta before". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Romero, Iliana Limón (January 9, 2018). "Portland Timbers 2018 outlook: under new leadership". Pro Soccer USA. Tribune Publishing. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Goldberg, Jamie (June 21, 2018). "Portland Timbers prepare to face Darlington Nagbe for first time since blockbuster trade". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on December 5, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Asher, Abe (January 4, 2018). "Five Thoughts on the Portland Timbers' 2018 Schedule". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on July 19, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Goldberg, Jamie (April 14, 2018). "Portland Timbers beat Minnesota United 3-2 to earn first win of 2018 season". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on December 5, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Murray, Caitlin (August 12, 2018). "Portland Timbers fall to Vancouver Whitecaps and fail to hit new unbeaten record". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Danzer, Paul (October 2, 2018). "Timbers have playoff potential". Portland Tribune. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
Goldberg, Jamie (December 3, 2018). "How the Portland Timbers reached the 2018 MLS Cup". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
Peterson, Anne M. (October 21, 2018). "Timbers clinch playoff berth with 3-0 win over Real Salt Lake". Bend Bulletin. Associated Press. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
Goldberg, Jamie (October 28, 2018). "Portland Timbers fall 2-1 to Vancouver Whitecaps in regular season finale, will face FC Dallas in playoffs". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
"Valeri scores twice in 2-1 win to give Timbers knockout win". USA Today. Associated Press. November 1, 2018. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Baker, Geoff (November 8, 2018). "Cascadia classic: Sounders' season ends on penalty kicks in wild loss to Timbers". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on November 21, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
Creditor, Avi (November 9, 2018). "Timbers Outlast Rival Sounders in PKs to Advance After MLS Playoff Classic". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
"Portland Timbers reach MLS Cup after Diego Valeri's double vs. Sporting Kansas City". ESPN. Reuters. November 29, 2018. Archived from the original on December 1, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
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