Portland Timbers host German giant
15 July 2009, Portland
Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich sent their U-23 team to play and train in Oregon this month in a tour coordinated by FMMI.
Bayern Munich II played Eugene Metro FC and the Portland Timbers
as part of their pre-season preparations.
FMMI representative John Gallas said, "Bayern were well received
in Oregon and both matches were well attended. We're delighted to
have been involved in facilitating the tour and look forward to
working with FC Bayern, the Timbers and Eugene Metro in the
future."
Martin Hägele, Bayern Munich's Head of International Affairs
commented, "We thank everybody at FMMI for the handling of our trip
to Oregon. Everyone from FC Bayern - the players, the coaches and
the staff - were delighted with the tour."