Soccer Made in Portland

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The Athletic’s Meg Linehan discusses the PTFC investigation Aug 17, 2022

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On this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Meg Linehan — a senior writer for The Athletic who broke the 2021 news about former coach Paul Riley’s alleged sexual coercion of Portland Thorns players — joins the show to discuss The Oregonian/OregonLive’s in-depth investigation into the alleged “toxic” workplace culture at the Portland Timbers and Thorns organization.

Later in the show, hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer discuss what’s been happening on the field for both clubs lately, preview the WICC as it arrives once again in Portland, discuss their favorite and least favorite aspects of Washington, D.C., and lament once again about the weather.

Timestamps:

-(0:00 - 22:00) Interview with Meg Linehan of The Athletic

-(23:00 - 54:00) Thorns win in Washington, look ahead to WICC

-(55:00 - full time) Timbers lose in Toronto, examining playoff chances

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A hiccup for the Thorns, a brutal ending for the Timbers Aug 08, 2022

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While both the Portland Timbers and Thorns have kept their unbeaten streaks alive in recent weeks, the two teams are in very different form as the season winds toward its end. On this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland, hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer discuss the unfortunate finish to Saturday’s Timbers match against FC Dallas and reflect on the significance of the Thorns’ draw vs. North Carolina. After two weeks off from the pod, there’s plenty else to discuss as well, including the weather in Grants Pass!

Timestamps

-(0:00 - 30:00) Timbers on a three-draw streak, postseason hanging in the balance

-(30:00 - 60:00) Thorns draw North Carolina, but it doesn’t portend doom

-(60:00 - full time) Listener questions

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Thorns reserves put up a whoopin’, Timbers squeak out a draw Jul 22, 2022

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PTFC is undefeated in its last 14 combined matches (7-0-7). The Thorns just demolished Gotham FC 5-0, and the Timbers pulled out a 1-1 draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps thanks to some Felipe Mora magic. On this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland, hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer discuss the Thorns’ excellent stretch without many key starters and what they liked and disliked out of the Timbers’ draw vs. Vancouver.

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Don't look now, but here come the Timbers, plus Thorns net a draw in Seattle Jul 14, 2022

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It's that time of year again.

Here come the Portland Timbers.

On the latest episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Ryan and Chris discuss the spectacular beatdown in Seattle, the Portland Thorns' quality result and much more.

Timestamps

-(O:00 - 25:00) Timbers talk

-(27:00 - full time) Thorns talk

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Timbers turning around, Thorns with a miraculous finish Jul 07, 2022

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On the latest episode of Soccer Made in Portland, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer discuss the Timbers’ 2-2 draw at Nashville SC and the Thorns’ 1-1 draw at Angel City FC, breaking down the importance of these stretches for both teams and previewing their trips to Seattle.

Timestamps:

(0:00 - 6:30) Weather Made in Portland, Talkin’ Dogs

(7:00 - 30:00) Timbers come back from down 2-0 to draw Nashville

(32:00 - full-time) Thorns score a miraculous late one to draw Angel City

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Thorns head coach Rhian Wilkinson Jun 30, 2022

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On the latest episode of Soccer Made in Portland, head coach Rhian Wilkinson of the Portland Thorns joins the show to discuss her team’s recent run of play, the international break, pay equity in U.S. and Canada soccer, and the enduring impact of Title IX.

Post-interview, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer discuss the last two games for the Timbers — a pair of must-wins against Colorado and Houston — and look ahead to a unique portion of the Thorns’ schedule with players on international duty.

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Thorns displaying all-time dominance, Timbers teetering Jun 21, 2022

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On the latest episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Chris Rifer makes his triumphant return from health and safety protocols to talk Thorns and Timbers with co-host Ryan Clarke. With the Thorns on a 15-2 scoring run in the last four games (three wins and a draw) before the international break, Rifer and Clarke dive deep into what has led to Portland’s utter dominance in recent matches. They also discuss the Timbers, whose vibes are far worse lately: winless in four straight and teetering on the brink of the dreaded wooden spoon.

Timestamps:

(0:00 - 43:00) Thorns in top form, pulling off two straight lop-sided shutouts heading into the break

(43:00 - full-time) More of the same disappointing struggles from the Timbers in a 1-1 draw at LA Galaxy

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Timbers head coach Giovanni Savarese Jun 09, 2022

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On the latest episode of Soccer Made in Portland, with co-host Chris Rifer on the lam, Oregonian/OregonLive beat writer Ryan Clarke interviews Timbers head coach Giovanni Savarese. Clarke and Savarese discuss the Timbers’ season so far, expectations for the second half, how Gio spent his international break and what his mom cooked for him growing up in Caracas, Venezuela.

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Timbers collapse into the break, Diego Valeri pseudo-retires, Thorns seeking a win Jun 03, 2022

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On the latest episode of Soccer Made in Portland, hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer discuss the continued struggles of the Timbers as they enter the international break on a three-game losing skid, the likely retirement of Diego Valeri, and how the Thorns can break their four-game winless streak against Angel City FC.

Timestamps:

(0:00 - 20:00) Timbers playing their worst soccer of the season heading into the break

(20:00 - 35:00) Diego Valeri says goodbye to Lanús, reflecting on his impact in Portland

(36:00 - full time) Thorns aim to get back on track, seek second win of season vs. ACFC

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Thorns see first signs of turbulence, Timbers stare into the abyss once again May 26, 2022

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Soccer City USA is experiencing some tough times.

On the latest episode of the Soccer Made in Portland podcast, Ryan and Chris discuss the recent tough results for both clubs

Timestamps:

(0 - 13:00) Thorns recent struggles

(13:00 - full time) Timbers recent results and long break forthcoming

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