Two Timbers move on

Matt Napoleon
By Kurt Schubothe
January 31 2003

Portland Timbers keeper Matt Napoleon makes a career change to give his family more financial security by taking a job in Columbus Ohio.

Keeper Matt Napoleon has left the Portland Timbers to pursue a business career in Columbus Ohio. The job offer gives his family the financial security they have been looking for. This shows you the sad state that soccer is in the USA where a player can not make enough money and has to pursue another career. Matt played with the Timbers for two seasons and truly became a fan favorite. More of the story is on the Timbers
Official web site.  Midfielder Greg Howes has been been release by the team.