The Portland Timbers arrived Tuesday in Tucson, Ariz. to open their 2017 preseason campaign ahead of the MLS regular season. Portland will play three matches at the Kino Sports Complex while in Tucson and below are the details for supporters looking to watch online as well as in person. The PDL team FC Tucson, who is hosting numerous MLS teams here, has additional info on schedule, tickets and accommodations. The Timbers Army regional supports group, the Desert Corps are also planning gatherings and tailgates. Read on to find out more.
Matches
- Jan. 27 – Portland Timbers vs. New York Red Bulls: 5:30 pm PT / 6:30 pm MT
- TICKETS | Kino Sports Complex | Webstream at Timbers.com
- Timbers open their preseason schedule with a game against the Red Bulls.
- The Timbers Army Desert Corps will begin tailgating around 4pm MT. Follow the Desert Corps page on Facebookand Twitter for more details.
- Jan. 31 – Portland Timbers vs. NK Istra 1961
- Tickets are not available for this game.
- Feb. 4 – Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders FC: 5:30 pm PT / 6:30 pm MT
- TICKETS | Kino Sports Complex | Webstream at Timbers.com
- Timbers conclude their time in Arizona with a match against Seattle.
- The Timbers Army Desert Corps will begin tailgating around 3pm MT. Follow the Desert Corps page on Facebookand Twitter for more details.
Spending some time in Tucson? Here's a few places to check out:
Soccer Pubs
Pueblo Vida Brewing Company :: Desert Corps pub that airs Timbers games throughout the season.
Playground Bar and Lounge:: Saturday and Sunday mornings spot to catch EPL matches as well as home to the American Outlaws Tucson for USMNT matches such as Darlington Nagbe and the U.S.'s friendly against Jamaica on Feb. 3 (4pm PT, FS1).
Places to Visit
Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase (Jan. 28-Feb. 12) :: One of the largest shows of its kind in the world, there's events all over the city.
Pima Air and Space Museum :: With over 300 aircraft and one of the largest aircraft storage and preservation facilities in the world, the Pima Air and Space Museum is big--127 acres big.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum :: A bit of everything, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum houses a zoo, an aquarium, an art gallery, a natural history museum and a botanical garden.
Mission San Xavier del Bac :: An historic Spanish Catholic mission 10 miles south of downtown, the San Xavier del Bac first opened in 1797.
Good Eats
BK Tacos :: Home of one of the Tucson classics: the Sonoran hot dog–a bacon wrapped hot dog with beans, mayo, jalapeños and more.
Taqueria Pico de Gallo:: Tacos, tacos, tacos.
Public Brewhouse :: Local brew pub.
Batch:: Whiskey . . . and donuts.
Accommodations
FC Tucson, host team at the Kino Sports Complex, is organizing a number of hotel and accommodations packages here.
