Vancouver, B.C. Sports Columnist Calls Timbers Fans “Baffoons” and “Hoppy Beer Hipsters” for Disrespecting Canadian National Anthem

"They seem obsessed with the fact that Canadians say 'eh.'"

(Portland Timbers / Twitter)
By Sophia June

Vancouver, B.C. is not happy with Portland Timbers fans.

In a Daily Hive piece titled "Portland fans need to stop disrespecting Canada during our national anthem," sports editor Rob Williams writes that Portland fans are disrespectful of the Canadian national anthem during games between the Timbers and the Vancouver Whitecaps this past weekend.

He writes:

He goes on to include videos of Timbers fans yelling during the Canadian national anthem over singer Marie Hui's voice, which actually is pretty obnoxious, especially considering the fact that the team is holding a Cascadia flag, which represents both the entire Pacific Northwest and British Columbia.

He continues:

Timbers fans also made signs making fun of Canadian bacon, which didn't bother Williams.

Online responses have been mixed, with many Timbers fans arguing that it's not disrespectful.

The Timbers could not be reached for comment. The Timbers Army has no comment at this time.

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