Featured for the 2014 MLS home opener against the Philadelphia Union.

The tifo drew on the heritage of the Portland Timbers through time and the iconic look of the Portlandia statue. Earlier in the afternoon before the match, the Timbers Army twitter account shared a beautiful poem which accompanies the actual statue. The poem, by Ronald Talney, can be found here.

Photo Credit: Jennifer Kesgard

Photo Credit: Jennifer Kesgard

Photo Credit: Jennifer Kesgard

Photo Credit: Jennifer Kesgard

Timelapse of the tifo taking shape and its unveiling by sama093