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Don Paul: From Fife High School to “Soccer City”

By fhmAdmin | May 6, 2026 |

Don Paul speaking at the press conference announcing the approval of a Portland-based NASL team

Discover the incredible journey of Don Paul, the Fife High School athlete who played for the Cleveland Browns before becoming the visionary General Manager who founded the Portland Timbers and coined the iconic nickname “Soccer City.”