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The Timbers will play their first-round, home playoff match at Merlo Field. U of P

PORTLAND, Oregon – The Portland Timbers announce they will host their USSF Division-2 Pro League first-round, home playoff match on Sunday, Oct. 10, at Merlo Field on the University of Portland campus; kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.  Playoff tickets are $35 each (can accommodate large groups) call 503-472-8633.  First come first served.  Ticket prices subject to change after 10/1/10.
Due to renovation work at PGE Park in preparation for the 2011 MLS season, the Timbers are playing their playoff matches at alternate venues in the greater-Portland area. 

The USL League playoffs begin the week of Oct. 4, and feature a two-game, aggregate-goals series in the first, semifinal and championship rounds. The top eight clubs in the league advance to the postseason, with the two conference leaders occupying the top two seeds; all eight clubs will compete in the first round. 

In addition to Portland, the playoff field includes the Austin Aztex, Carolina RailHawks, NSC Minnesota Stars, Montreal Impact, Puerto Rico Islanders, Rochester Rhinos and Vancouver Whitecaps. The Timbers’ opponent for the first round will be determined during the final week of the regular season.

The Timbers conclude the regular season Saturday on the road against Northwest-rival and fellow MLS expansion side Vancouver at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, B.C.; kickoff is set for 4 p.m.