The membership of the Northern Alliance has grown over the past year, and as we come upon the first anniversary (or perhaps we're already past it) of the inaugural Northern Alliance event, attended by a whole 8 people, membership currently (as of this writing) stands at 355, and growing by the week.

As the group has grown, the Northern Alliance has seen a desire for more than only rooting the Timbers on to victory: Northern Alliance FC was formed and is now playing under the Timbers Army FC banner. An end of the year celebration for the group brought in donations of both money and food for needy people in Clark County. Currently there is a penny drive and soccer ball drive to augment efforts put forth by the students at Orchards Elementary for needy kids in Peru.

On the heels of all this, comes the formation of a new wing of the Northern Alliance: the Northern Alliance Charity Chapter. Spearheaded by Michelle Germaine Frye, this branch of the group will take part in volunteer efforts for charity causes. Along with the co-op with Orchards Elementary, there is a Youth Soccer Fair at Pearson Field on June 23rd and an upcoming blood drive being held at Clark County Indoor Sports on July 27th which the NACC will be heavily involved in.

If you are a resident of SW Washington or live north of the border (or live anywhere, really. We will welcome anyone!), and wish to help out, join the group. You will be most welcome.