Soccer Made in Portland

Latest Episodes:

'Let the sickos rule the world' Nov 17, 2022

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It’s silly season. Or should it be sicko season?

On this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Chris and Ryan discuss the Timbers’ and Thorns’ offseason so far, Thanksgiving side dishes, draft their pickup basketball dream team, and define what it means to be a true soccer sicko.

Timestamps:

(0:00 - 10:00) Thanksgiving side dish power rankings

(10:00- 35:00) Timbers offseason update

(35:00 - 51:00) Thorns offseason update

(52:00 - full time) Listener questions

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The Portland Thorns are champions once again Nov 04, 2022

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The Portland Thorns are the 2022 NWSL champions, capping an historic season with a league-best third title. They overcame plenty of challenges on and off the field, finding joy where other teams may have collapsed.

On this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Chris and Ryan break down what made this Thorns team special, analyze the 2-0 win over Kansas City in the final, and look ahead to the future for Portland as it pursues a repeat. Plus, some Timbers offseason talk! And a brief, Cubano-fueled review of Triangle of Sadness!

Timestamps:

(0:00 - 43:30) Thorns championship recap, reflecting on greatness

(43:59 - full time) Timbers pursuing Evander, other moves

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NWSL Championship preview: Are the Thorns a team of destiny? Oct 25, 2022

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The Portland Thorns head to Washington, DC for another chance at a title.

Are the Thorns a team of destiny?

On the latest episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Chris and Ryan recap the thrilling 2-1 victory over San Diego, and they look ahead to the NWSL championship match against Kansas City.

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Thorns playoff preview, Timbers enter an uncertain offseason Oct 19, 2022

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It’s playoff week for the Portland Thorns. A tough, surging team comes to town as Alex Morgan, Naomi Girma and Taylor Kornieck lead the San Diego Wave into a semifinal matchup with Portland on Sunday. The backdrop of the fallout from the U.S. soccer investigation looms large over Soccer City.

On the Timbers side, a few small roster moves and some drama stemming from their regular season finale highlight the early portion of the offseason.

Hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer discuss it all at length in this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland.

Timestamps:

(0:00 - 35:00) Thorns playoff preview

(35:00 - full time) Timbers offseason questions

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A seismic week for PTFC, charting the path forward Oct 12, 2022

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The results of the U.S. Soccer investigation. Gavin Wilkinson and Mike Golub’s firings. Fans calling for the sale of both teams. Sponsors dropping out and applying pressure. Merritt Paulson stepping down as CEO.

Vladimir Lenin once said there are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen. That rang true for the Portland Thorns and Timbers over a span of eight October days, and it’s been a lot for fans and other stakeholders to process.

On this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland, hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer discuss the flood of news out of PTFC and where the club’s future resides. They reflect on institutional changes, the power of speaking out, Portland’s soccer identity and more.

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Bill Oram on Merritt Paulson, the U.S. Soccer investigation and the future Oct 07, 2022

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It's been one of the most remarkable weeks in Portland Timbers and Thorns history and it's not yet Friday.

On the latest episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Ryan chats with The Oregonian/OregonLive's sports columnist, Bill Oram.

They addressed the U.S. Soccer investigation, the fallout and where Bill thinks PTFC goes from here.

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'Fundamentally, deeply, deeply stupid' Sep 28, 2022

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The Portland Thorns play for the NWSL shield again Saturday. But the club is building something potentially more special in the process.

On the latest episode of Soccer Made in Portland, hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer discuss the Gotham FC match, the overlooked Thorns defense and a few Timbers-related items.

Timestamps:

(0:00 - 35:00) Portland Thorns play for the shield

(35:00 - full time) Timbers talk

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‘Enjoy the dang burrito’ Sep 22, 2022

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The NWSL and MLS playoffs are fast approaching, and the Portland Thorns and Timbers are both in the hunt. The Thorns sit atop the league standings and the Timbers are still seeking to clinch.

On the latest episode of Soccer Made in Portland, hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer discuss the Timbers’ draw on the road in Columbus, the Thorns’ last two matches, the issues facing NWSL referees and listener questions. Plus, is Chris out to lunch?

Timestamps:

(0:00 - 35:00) Timbers tie thanks to Santi’s brilliance

(35:00 - 65:00) Thorns control their own shield destiny

(65:00 - full time) Listener questions

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Timbers en fuego, Thorns fighting for the shield Sep 13, 2022

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As the 2022 season winds down, the Portland Timbers ride a four-game win streak and the Portland Thorns are in a tight race for the NWSL shield. Both have big games coming up on Sunday.

On the latest episode of Soccer Made in Portland, hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer discuss what has been the magic formula for the Timbers, the gravity of the Thorns’ upcoming matchup, and rejoice in the upcoming 10-day weather forecast.

Timestamps:

(0:00 - 33:00) Timbers are red hot and rollin’

(33:00 - full time) Thorns face a shield-or-bust matchup with Kansas City

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It's Seattle week: Thorns have tired legs, Timbers looking cooked Aug 26, 2022

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It's Seattle week.

The Thorns look tired. The Timbers look washed.

On the latest episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Ryan and Chris discuss the state of both clubs headed into matches against Seattle. Should you feel elated? Dejected? A little of both?

Timestamps:

(0:00 - 20:00) Thorns looking like a club with tired legs

(20:00 -35:00) Timbers again in desperation mode

(35:00 - full time) Brisket made in Portland

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