Soccer Made in Portland

It’s all systems go for the Thorns. Meanwhile, the Timbers are almost more injured than healthy. On the latest episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Ryan and Chris talk about the Thorns brilliant form and the already doomsday-like feeling around the Timbers. Slap on some headphones and go on a walk and catch up with all things soccer. Timestamps: (0:00 - 5:00) - Matthew McConaughey and the worst MLS...

The Portland Thorns have a new kit, and it’s making waves with fans for its — bold — style. But hey, at least it’s not boring. On this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Ryan and Chris debate the controversial kit, preview the upcoming Thorns preseason tournament, and recap the Timbers’ recent game against LAFC. Timestamps: (0:00 - 5:45) Ryan’s Chianti-fueled trip to Italy (5:45 - 18:00) P...

Ryan’s in Italy, so this week’s Soccer Made in Portland is a crossover episode with the Sports by Northwest podcast. Bill Oram joins Chris Rifer to share some of his mind-blowing wisdom about all things soccer. On the roster: Bill and Chris discuss Bill’s pun game, how Chauncey Billups is doing so far as coach of the Blazers, the Timbers home opener, and the Thorns preseason tournament announcemen...

The MLS season is quickly approaching, and the Portland Timbers have new faces chasing the same old goal: Raising the cup. On the latest episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer go deep on the season to come. They hit on the Evander signing, Bill Tuiloma’s trade and much more. On the first half of the show, Ryan interviewed head coach Gio Savarese. Timestamps: (0:00 - 35:00)...

The Portland Thorns are back from Bend, and the 2023 preseason is well underway. On the docket: trying to pick up the pieces after Rhian Wilkinson’s resignation, navigating the team’s sale after a flurry of off-field scandals, and repeat as NWSL champions. On this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland, new Thorns coach Mike Norris joins the show to discuss the team’s trip to Bend, how the grou...

The Portland Timbers have redemption on the mind entering 2023 after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016. At the helm of the club’s soccer operations is Ned Grabavoy, a longtime MLS player turned essential member of the PTFC front office. Grabavoy brought the club-record Evander signing over the line in December, but it’s otherwise been a relatively quiet offseason for the Timbers....

The Portland Timbers and Thorns front office has a new leader: former general counsel Heather Davis. Davis makes history as the club’s first female CEO and the fifth woman leading a MLS front office, and she comes into the job with plenty of challenges after 16 consecutive months of scandal for PTFC. She will preside over the business and operations of the Timbers and — until Merritt Paulson sells...

Is it okay to wish someone a happy New Year halfway into January? Are a pair of recent PTFC hires exciting enough for Thorns and Timbers fans? On this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Chris and Ryan debate when it’s time to stop wishing folks a happy New Year and discuss the NWSL draft, a couple of new PTFC hires, and their otherworldly experiences at a few Portland restaurants. Timestam...

It’s the final pod of 2022. And what a year it has been. The Thorns won the championship, the Timbers narrowly missed the playoffs, and the club found itself embroiled in constant controversy right up until year’s end. As the dust settles and Soccer City looks ahead to 2023, hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer look back at the big on- and off-field storylines for PTFC. Plus, Ryan and Chris break dow...

It’s a rare occasion when a club-record signing isn’t the top story. It’s especially rare when it isn’t in the top two stories, and it’s not particularly close to the importance of either story above it. So it goes for those following the latest developments for PTFC. In a span of 24 hours, Merritt Paulson announced he is selling the Portland Thorns, and Thorns coach Rhian Wilkinson resigned after...

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 -...

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...

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. Subscribe to Soccer Made in Portland anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

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 hig...

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...

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. Subscribe to Soccer Made in Portland anywhere you listen to podcasts....

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) Timb...

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 listene...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 T...

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 Subscribe to Soccer Made in Portland anywhere you get your podcasts to hear new episodes every Thursday)...

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 Na...