Photos: The Portland Timbers start their 50th season in the MLS with a tough matchup against the Vancouver Whitecaps

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Jonathan Suni
March 5, 2025
Despite heavy rain, Timbers Army fills the stadium with cheers as they welcome their team back to action after falling short early in the playoffs last season. The Portland Timbers Football Club hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps to start off their 50th season at Providence Park in Portland, Ore., on Mar. 5, 2025. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)
Despite heavy rain, Timbers Army fills the stadium with cheers as they welcome their team back to action after falling short early in the playoffs last season. The Portland Timbers Football Club hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps to start off their 50th season at Providence Park in Portland, Ore., on Mar. 5, 2025. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)
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The Portland Timbers 50th season is welcomed with classic Oregon weather. The Timbers Army showed up in bunches to support their team under some heavy rain. The Portland Timbers Football Club hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps to start off their 50th season at Providence Park in Portland, Ore., on Mar. 5, 2025. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)
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