Portland Timbers MLS logo for 2011Portland Timbers: MLS Timbers introduce new crest

The team will keep its historic name – the Timbers – as it makes its ascent to MLS in 2011; the new primary mark embodies this monumental move to top-flight professional soccer, while prominently carrying forward elements of the team’s considerable history and paying tribute to the heritage and traditions that led to Portland becoming “Soccer City USA.”

The Whitecaps announced their logo just before Austin played Portland, and now Portland unveil theirs just before we play Vancouver. I like this one all right, too. It’s updated, but keeps the essence of their current crest.