MLS in question in Portland

In March Portland was told that the Timbers could join the MLS. This would renew the extreme rivalry between the Sounders and the Timbers.

Well, when Portland was given the team, the MLS said that they needed to get some things in order before October 1.

October 1 is approaching and the deals haven't been met.

Here's an SI article about what is happening south on I-5 and what yet needs to happen for the Sounders and Timbers to renew their rivalry in 2011.

VIEW IT HERE.