Saturday's festivities include commemorative ticket, banner unveiling and more

First 20,000 fans will receive a special commemorative ticket; Be sure to be in your seats by 7:30pm PT for the banner unveiling

This Saturday evening, the Portland Timbers are set to induct their first MLS-era player into the club’s Ring of Honor: Diego Valeri.

Valeri spent nine seasons in the Rose City, becoming the club’s all-time leading goal-scorer, an MLS Cup champion in 2015, an MLS MVP in 2017, and was named one of the Major League Soccer's 25 Greatest Players in league history in 2020.

When the Timbers host Columbus Crew SC Saturday night, presented by adidas (7:30pm PT, TICKETS, MLS Season Pass on Apple TV), the club and the Providence Park faithful will recognize a true club legend.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early Saturday, with many activations happening throughout the night.

• The first 20,000 fans will receive a special commemorative ticket on ingress celebrating the event

• Be sure to be in your seats by 7:30pm PT sharp to see the unveiling of Valeri’s banner in the Timbers Ring of Honor

• Celebrating Valeri’s No. 8, at the eight-minute mark of halftime—when the halftime stadium clock counts down to read 8:00—Valeri will be joined by other club Ring of Honor members including Timbers NASL legends John Bain, Mick Hoban and representatives for Clive Charles and Jimmy Conway as well as Timber Jim for a special presentation on the field.

Additionally, ahead of Saturday’s big day, Valeri will participate in a community outreach activity on Thursday with Portland’s Latino Network, who provides programs that positively transform the lives of Latino youth, families and communities. 

On Friday, Valeri will visit Timbers training to sign a one-day contract, participate in training activities, and officially retire as a Timbers player.