About

Thank you for reading Portland Sportsman: a new voice of independent sporting culture in the urban crown jewel of Cascadia.

The sportsmen and –women of Portland are reinventing the American athletic ethic, creating a microcosmic world of DIY leagues, independent adventure and fun-loving endeavor. Beyond the legendary Oregon outdoors, Portlanders embrace a wide range of sports and games: from the glorious mud of cyclocross to the asphalt thrills of skateboarding to the urbane combat of croquet. At the same time, the city’s sporting public—its brio on display at every Portland Timbers match, its passion defined by a 40-year affair with the Trail Blazers—redefines modern fandom.

Portland Sportsman aspires to provide a new form of independent coverage to match the city’s vibrant sporting scene. From backyard tournaments to major-league stadia, we strive to capture the enthusiasm and creativity of athletic Portland at every level.

Join us, won’t you, as we live the sporting life.

Portland Sportsman is loosely affiliated with UrbanHonking.com.

(Are you already living the sporting life? Let us know about your events, games, leagues, etc. mike@portlandsportsman.com)

Writers & Photographers

Rita Badalamenti – Photographer
Josh Berezin – Photographer
Stephanie Chase – Writer
Carson Cistulli – Writer
Zach Dundas – Writer
Eamon ffitch – Writer
Grady Gadbow – Writer
Thomas King – Writer
Matt McCormick – Photographer
Gene Merrill – Writer
Mike Merrill – Editor
Ryan Wise – Writer
Dan Woytek – Writer

Logo design by Jen Davison of Davison/Blackheart.