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A weekly show talking about all things Portland Timbers, Portland Thorns, and soccer in the Rose City. Featuring recaps, analysis, shenanigans, and interviews with players & coaches! RSSVERIFY stumptownfooty.substack.com
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After the international break, the Portland Timbers return to action against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Sam & Alex discuss how Portland might have started playing some decent soccer a few weeks ago, and what the odds are they can do it again this weekend.Plus, the duo previews the upcoming slate of matches for PTFC. And folks, it might get a little bumpy.
A legendary rivalry win, a loss on the road to a maybe better than expected opponent, and a bounce back home win over the shell of last year's NWSL Shield winners: all in a week's work for the Thorns!Emma, Sam, and Wilder react and break down to a trio of Thorns performances. How great was that win against Seattle? How worried are we about the loss to San Diego? How good were the Thorns against Kansas City, and my goodness what is going on with the Current? The triad of pod-talkers talk through it all!
The Portland Timbers lost in brutal fashion in Houston, cementing a three-game skid early on in the 2026 season. Sam and Alex took to the microphones to break down the loss, and discuss just what in the heck happened.Then, the boys dive deep into the consternation around Phil Neville's tenure as Timbers head coach. How much blame does he hold for Portland's poor form? How much do the players hold? How can this all be fixed? Plus, looking ahead to a massive Sunday matinee against the Galaxy.
The 2026 NWSL season is here! Sam and Emma sit down to chat about the Portland Thorns season opening fixture in D.C. against the Spirit. How might the Thorns fare? Who will be on the sidelines? Will Soph Wilson start? We chat through all of that, after of course putting some respect on Renee Lyles' name (give her a contract, Jeff!)
The Portland Thorns finally have a new head coach! And the feeling is... mixed. Emma, Sam, and Wilder broke down the lukewarm reactions to Robert Vilahamn's appointment and what it means for the start of the Thorns' season.After that, the gang shares their takeaways from Portland's preseason matches at the Coachella Valley Invitational. Plus, we react to the Thorns' new Electric Bloom kits, and bask in the La Croix-fueled beauty that they bring.
Sam and Alex hopped back on the mics to discuss a familiar-looking defeat against the Colorado Rapids, including the forwards' down performance, a return of ugly set-piece defending, and an imbalanced midfield.They then closed out the episode with a quick, optimism-free lookahead at the first Cascadia Cup clash of the season this coming weekend: The Vancouver Whitecaps at Providence Park.
The Portland Timbers started off 2026 with a bang, snagging a late win over the Columbus Crew. There was a lot of fun stuff! Some not so fun stuff! And a lot to talk about! So Sam, Alex, and Luukas did just that.After an intro that must be heard to be believed from Alex "Cole Bassett Excites Me" Barnes, the gang dives into takeaway from the game. Then, we preview the 2026 season with a few predictions. Who will be leading goal scorer? Where will the Timbers finish the season? Will Phil Neville be head coach in 2027? Listen on for our answers!
The MLS season is nigh, and Stumptown Footy had the chance to chat with Steve Cangialosi, a longtime MLS broadcaster and current on-air talent for MLS on Apple TV.Alex talked through the massive upcoming year for the league, how well Portland did in their offseason, and what to expect from Timbers vs. Crew on Saturday.
It's been a wild...ly underwhelming offseason for the Portland Thorns so far in 2026. Between high profile departures, a lack of reinforcements, and a, uh, continuing lack of a head coach, times have been a bit hard for Thorns fans.And so of course the Stumptown Thorns crew had to convene to process through it all. Sam, Emma, Rocky, and Wilder talked through the storylines of the offseason so far, breaking down what makes concerned, and what makes us, well, even more concerned.How bad is it? Is there room to hope? Listen on to find out! Come for the emotional processing, stay for our depressingly accurate season slogans.
The Portland Timbers finally unveiled their new away kits, honoring the building they call home. Some like it, some love it. All agree that it's better than Philadelphia's.The Timbers pod crew of Sam, Luukas, and Alex chat the fresh jerseys, and then Portland's newest midfielder Cole Bassett. How promising is the signing? What else does Portland have to do before the season kicks off (which is, uh, soon!)?All that and more in this episode. Plus, the gang bids a fond farewell to Friend of the Pod Dario Zuparic!
The Stumptown Radio Timbers crew is back to check in on the green & gold's preseason preparations. Sam, Alex, and Luukas break down the deals that have gotten done, the deals that could have gotten done, and the deals that might be getting done in the future.Plus: how worried should we be about Portland's reported lack of GAM? What good is allocation money anyway? Does anyone know how this all works? Come for those answers and more, including the all important Goose Kit (working title) talk.
Welcome to Stumptown Radio - NWSL Playoffs Edition.The NWSL season started with 14 teams, but now only four teams remain. After a thrilling 1-0 win over San Diego Wave at Providence Park, the Portland Thorns are now headed to the semifinals to face Washington Spirit at Audi Field.Phuoc, Melina, and Emma break down the quarterfinals win over San Diego Wave including top performers, the ‘controversial’ handball, and the team’s defensive performance.The trio also discuss the NWSL awards and make a case for Sam Coffey and Rob Gale.Finally, what can everyone expect for the final four road clash? The STF crew preview the match. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stumptownfooty.substack.com/subscribe
Welcome back to Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition.Immediately after the Portland Thorns’ 1-0 quarterfinals win over San Diego Wave in the NWSL Playoffs, STF’s duo Phuoc Nguyen and Rocky McNeff were joined by by special guests: Willamette Week’s Leo Baudhuin and Cascadia FC’s Lily Crane.On this episode, the group breaks down the massive win, top performers, and preview the semifinal at Washington Spirit.Support Leo’s Work!Willamette Week - https://www.wweek.com/author/leo-baudhuin/Support Lily’s Work!Cascadia FC - https://www.cascadiafc.com/lily-crane/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stumptownfooty.substack.com/subscribe
Are you ready for the playoffs?! The Portland Thorns take on San Diego Wave at Providence Park tomorrow at 12:30 p.m.The STF Crew discuss Olivia Moultrie’s well-deserved extension and how important this move from Jeff Agoos & the front office truly was (especially when she had a ton of other opportunities)If Sophia Wilson comes back, the Portland Thorns could have one of the best rosters in NWSL. Phuoc, Melina, and Rocky all share their thoughts on chances of her returning in 2026.The team finished as the third seed, thanks in large part to head coach, Rob Gale. The trio give him the credit he deserves for navigating a season filled with adversity, change, and so much more. He may have received a few COTY nomination votes as well...How about the playoff match preview? We’ve got you covered. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stumptownfooty.substack.com/subscribe
Happy Halloween and welcome back to Stumptown Radio!On this special episode, we are joined by Bayou City Soccer‘s Managing Editor, Dustyn Richardson to preview the season finale between Houston Dash and Portland Thorns. He provides a full breakdown of their season so far and what to expect on Sunday.STF crew’s Phuoc Nguyen and Emma Swett provide even more coverage in the second half of the podcast. They discuss the Liv Moultrie brace and Sam Coffey goal for the USWNT, Portland Thorns projected starting XI, and the keys to finishing with three points & potentially an NWSL first round playoff match at home.Follow Dustyn Richardson on Twitter!Support Bayou City Soccer on Bluesky and Twitter.Be sure to check out their amazing work at bayoucitysoccer.net! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stumptownfooty.substack.com/subscribe
Welcome back to Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition.On this week’s episode, the STF trio discuss the Portland Thorns clinching a playoff spot with their 2-0 road win over ACFC, Olivia Moultrie’s second brace in three games, NWSL playoff scenarios, and much more.How massive was it for the team to earn their first shutout since the break? Phuoc, Melina, and Emma break it down.Also, Emma talks about her latest feature - a conversation with Morgan Weaver. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stumptownfooty.substack.com/subscribe
Welcome back to Stumptown Radio, Portland Thorns Edition!On this week’s episode, the STF trio of Phuoc, Melina, and Emma discuss Reilyn Turner’s contract extension through 2028 (club option for 2029), recap the road loss to Orlando Pride, and preview the reunion match versus Hina Sugita and ACFC.Also, they discuss troubling trends for both the attack and defense… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stumptownfooty.substack.com/subscribe
Welcome back to Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition. On this episode of Stumptown Radio, Phuoc, Emma, and Wilder break down the Portland Thorns 2-1 win over Bay FC, Christine Sinclair’s hall of fame and jersey retirement, starting debut for M.A. Vignola, and Olivia Moultrie’s greatness.The STF crew also previews the road match versus the Orlando Pride. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stumptownfooty.substack.com/subscribe
Returning to the microphones after a brutal month, Sam, Alex, and Luukas break down Portland’s first regular season loss in Seattle since 2017. It was a bleak loss that capped off a bleaker month for Portland, and left them with just one win in their last nine games.What’s gone wrong for the Timbers? Is the 2025 season basically cooked? Does Portland have any hope in the playoffs (oh yeah — they qualified for the playoffs)? Listen on to hear all of that, plus: skydivers, sports-mageddon, a reference to the end times, and the scenario by which Portland can play the same team four times in a row. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stumptownfooty.substack.com/subscribe
Welcome back to Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition.On this episode Phuoc, Emma, and Wilder hop on the mics to discuss the massive trade of Hina Sugita to Angel City FC for M.A. Vignola and $600,000 in intraleague funds.With the Portland Thorns facing Bay FC this weekend, it’s also one of the most important days in franchise history. Christine Sinclair is being honored and the iconic No. 12 jersey being retired. The trio discuss how much it means to the city, club, and everyone.Unfortunately the injury and road woes continue as they dropped an awful 0-3 loss to NJ/NY Gotham FC to fall further down the NWSL table.Phuoc also discusses his exclusive interview with President and General Manager Jeff Agoos and all the work that went into it.Also, the STF crew addresses the Rose City Riveters’ post in regard to fan/supporter negativity towards certain players at Providence Park and how it must stop immediately. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stumptownfooty.substack.com/subscribe
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