Timbers name Cameron Knowles an Assistant Coach Former Timbers defender returns as an assistant coach PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers today announced that Cameron Knowles has been named an assistant coach. Timbers head coach John Spencer made the announcement. Photo: Portland Timbers Knowles, 29, (above) enters his first season as an assistant coach and joins Mike Toshack and Amos Magee on Spencer’s coaching staff. He played professionally for seven seasons, including four with the Timbers from 2007-10. Knowles was originally drafted by Real Salt Lake in the 2005 MLS Supplemental Draft and played two seasons in MLS. http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news/2012/01/timbers-name-cameron-knowles-assistant-coach