AIK in USA: Portland Timbers 1 – AIK 0
AIK wrapped up its week-long American excursion with a 1-0 defeat to tournaments host Portland Timbers. It was a Kris Boyd header in the seventh minute that did in the Swedish visitors, a goal that jolted AIK and ultimately provided Portland with the winning margin. Despite finishing third in the final tournament table, AIK allowed … Read more
Portland Timbers in Talks with AIK and Hammarby Over 2013 Pre-Season
Though the tournament is not yet complete, the success of the Portland Timbers’ 2012 pre-season tournament is undeniable. Though the non-Timbers games have not been as heavily attended, the two Portland matches to this point have drawn 16,118 and 15,195, respectively. With conference rivals in San Jose Earthquakes and Chivas USA in town, Portland has … Read more
AIK in USA: The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship
We hope. We’re discussing. We agreed. These are the words of front office members of AIK and Portland Timbers building what seem to be the early stages of a mutually beneficial, multi-continental relationship. The pre-season tournament currently in play at Portland’s Jeld-Wen Field is the first step in establishing a connection between the two clubs, … Read more
