Merritt Paulson addresses Moda Center negotiations during press conference
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:37 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
During the press conference for new Timbers head coach Marti Cifuentes on August 18, owner Merritt Paulson commented on the ongoing negotiations between the city of Portland and the new owner of the Trail Blazers, Tom Dundon, regarding the Moda Center. Paulson expressed that the Blazers are crucial to Portland's culture and economy, emphasizing that franchise ownership involves investing in the community. Paulson also highlighted the significant renovations made to the Timbers’ 100-year-old stadium and stressed the need for the region to become attractive for business investments.
- •Merritt Paulson spoke on August 18 about Moda Center negotiations.
- •He asserted that the Blazers cannot relocate from Portland.
- •Paulson invested $145 million in Timbers’ stadium renovations.
- •He urged local leaders to enhance the region's business appeal.
- 3:37 AMYahoo Sports — ‘A wake-up call’: Timbers owner Merritt Paulson sounds off on Moda Center negotiations
- 12:10 AMOPB News — Owner of Portland Timbers says Moda Center negotiations are a ‘wake up call’ for regional leaders - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
"PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Mid-question, Timbers owner Merritt Paulson said, “Uh oh,” during new Timbers head coach Marti Cifuentes’ introductory press conference on Tuesday. He knew what was coming next as the question pertained to the Portland Trail Blazers and their ongoing negotiations with the city about the Moda Center. Immediately following the question, the […]
"Merritt Paulson, owner of the city’s professional men’s soccer team, weighed in publicly for the first time on renovations to the home arena for the Portland Trail Blazers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 3:37 AM‘A wake-up call’: Timbers owner Merritt Paulson sounds off on Moda Center negotiations
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Mid-question, Timbers owner Merritt Paulson said, “Uh oh,” during new Timbers head coach Marti Cifuentes’ introductory press conference on Tuesday. He knew what was coming next as the question pertained to the Portland Trail Blazers and their ongoing negotiations with the city about the Moda Center. Immediately following the question, the […]
- OPB NewsAug 19, 2026, 12:10 AMOwner of Portland Timbers says Moda Center negotiations are a ‘wake up call’ for regional leaders - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Merritt Paulson, owner of the city’s professional men’s soccer team, weighed in publicly for the first time on renovations to the home arena for the Portland Trail Blazers.
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