This is a list of seasons played by the Portland Timbers in
American soccer, from 1975, when the original club first competed in the
North American Soccer League, through the most recent completed season. All four incarnations of the
Portland Timbers are represented. This list details the club's achievements in all competitions and the top scorers for each season. Records of
friendlies and preseason tournaments are not included. Totals include the records and statistics of all four iterations of the club.
Key
;Key to competitions
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Major League Soccer (MLS) – The
top-flight of
soccer in the United States, established in 1996.
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USSF Division 2 Professional League
The USSF Division 2 Professional League (D2 Pro League) was a temporary professional soccer league created by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) for the 2010 season. The twelve-team league was formed as a compromise between the feuding Un ...
(D2 Pro) – The
second division of
soccer in the United States for a single season in 2010, now defunct.
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USL First Division
The USL First Division (usually referred to as USL-1) was a professional men's soccer league in the United States and Canada from 2005 to 2010.
During its existence, it formed the second tier of soccer in the United States soccer league system ...
(USL-1) – The
second division of
soccer in the United States from 2005 through 2009.
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A-League – The
second division of
soccer in the United States from 1995 through 2004, now defunct.
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American Professional Soccer League (APSL) – The
second division of
soccer in the United States from 1990 through 1996, now defunct.
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Western Soccer League (WSL) – The
second division of
soccer in the United States from 1985 through 1989, now defunct. The league was previously known as the
Western Soccer Alliance
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 Alli ...
(WSA) and the
Western Alliance Challenge Series
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 Alli ...
(WACS). The WSL was the third division of American soccer from its founding until its elevation to second division status in 1989.
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North American Soccer League (NASL) – The
top-flight of
soccer in the United States from 1968 through 1984, now defunct.
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U.S. Open Cup (USOC) – The premier
knockout cup competition in U.S. soccer, first contested in 1914.
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CONCACAF Champions League (CCL) – The premier competition in
North American soccer since 1962. It went by the name of Champions' Cup until 2008.
;Key to colors and symbols:
;Key to league record
* Season = The year and article of the season
* Div = Division/level on
pyramid
A pyramid (from el, πυραμίς ') is a structure whose outer surfaces are triangular and converge to a single step at the top, making the shape roughly a pyramid in the geometric sense. The base of a pyramid can be trilateral, quadrilat ...
* League = League name
* Pld = Games played
* W = Games won
* L = Games lost
* D = Games drawn
* GF = Goals for
* GA = Goals against
* GD = Goal difference
* Pts = Points
* PPG = Points per game
* Conf. = Conference position
* Overall = League position
;Key to cup record
* DNE = Did not enter
* DNQ = Did not qualify
* NH = Competition not held or canceled
* QR = Qualifying round
* PR = Preliminary round
* GS = Group stage
* R1 = First round
* R2 = Second round
* R3 = Third round
* R4 = Fourth round
* R5 = Fifth round
* Ro16 = Round of 16
* QF = Quarterfinals
* SF = Semifinals
* F = Final
* RU = Runners-up
* W = Winners
Seasons
1. Avg. attendance include statistics from league matches only.
2. Top goalscorer(s) includes all goals scored in League, Playoffs, U.S. Open Cup, MLS is Back Tournament
The MLS is Back Tournament took place during the 2020 Major League Soccer season to mark the league's return to action after being suspended as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Of the 26 Major League Soccer teams, 24 participated in the tourna ...
, CONCACAF Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, and other competitive continental matches.
3. Points and PPG have been adjusted from non-traditional to traditional scoring systems for seasons prior to 2003 to more effectively compare historical team performance across seasons.
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