Mayor Charlie Hales, Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson and Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber announced today that the Timbers will host the 2014 MLS All-Star game at Jeld-Wen Stadium.
That's a big reward for the fans who've filled Jeld-Wen for 42 consecutive Timbers' sell-outs.
More here from Yahoo Sports.
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