On the latest episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Portland Thorns general manager Karina LeBlanc joins the show to discuss the team’s performance in the Challenge Cup, how she’s navigated the club’s previous off-field controversies, her personal journey through soccer and life, and what to expect from the Timbers and Thorns in their upcoming co-ed match.
Hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer analyze where things stand for the Thorns and Timbers, discuss the performance of the Timbers’ U-15s, look ahead to the coming weekend of games along with the co-ed match, and share their unique takes on the weather, proper methods for cutting butter, and Oregon coast destinations.
Timestamps:
(0:00 - 31:00) Karina LeBlanc interview
(31:00 - 50:00) Timbers draw Houston, look ahead to Real Salt Lake
(50:00 - 1:02:00) Tale of two halves for the Thorns against San Diego, wrapping up Challenge Cup
(1:05 - 1:12) Timbers U-15s make improbable run
(1:12 - 1:20) Previewing the Timbers and Thorns co-ed match
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