Fifty years ago professional soccer came to Portland — now the dedicated Timbers Army and Rose City Riveters — help fuel a $187 million soccer economy in the city.

Soccer City USA at 50: How Portland's Timbers & Thorns generate $187M economic impact

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Soccer City USA at 50: How Portland's Timbers & Thorns generate $187M economic impact

Soccer City USA at 50: How Portland's Timbers & Thorns generate $187M economic impact

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