Soccer Made in Portland

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 Hous...

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 dis...

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. Learn more about your ad...

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 head...

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of Soccer Made in Portland, hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer discuss a record-setting night for the Timbers as they beat Sporting Kansas City 7-2, a difficult loss for Portland on the road at San Jose, and a pair of draws for the Thorns against top-tier NWSL opponents. Plus: hIstory for the USWNT! Oregon outdoor destinations! Movies! Hot takes! Timestamps: (0:00 - 4:00) Weat...

On the latest episode of Soccer Made in Portland, hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer break down a draw for the Timbers at New York Red Bulls, a loss for the Timbers in the Open Cup at LAFC, and preview the Thorns’ second game of the regular season against OL Reign. They also discuss babies and send well-wishes to friends of the pod who are welcoming their daughter into the world. Timestamps: (0:00...

On the latest episode of Soccer Made in Portland, hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer discuss a dominant regular season opener for the Thorns against Kansas City, the latest woes of the continually scoreless Timbers, examine the Timbers’ signing of forward Nathan Fogaça and chat about the Seattle Sounders’ run through the CONCACAF Champions League. Timestamps: (0:00 - 20:00) Thorns wallop Kansas Cit...

On the latest episode of Soccer Made in Portland, hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer dive into the joy and reflection that came from Wednesday’s PTFC for Peace charity match, analyze what went wrong for the Thorns against Angel City and look ahead to their regular season, pull something out of literally nothing with the Timbers’ two straight scoreless draws, and give their hot takes on a wide range...

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 w...

On the latest episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Portland Timbers general manager Gavin Wilkinson joins the show to discuss the club’s handling of the Andy Polo situation, the Timbers’ on-field product, MLS officiating, and what roster moves fans might expect in the coming weeks. Hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer break down the latest match for the Timbers — a 3-2 win on the road at Vancouver — a...

Soccer Made in Portland is back after an eventful, emotional, sometimes controversial week for the Portland Timbers and Thorns. Hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer hope their sequel brings as much or more fanfare than the opening episode of their highly anticipated reboot (see: Star Wars). On this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Clarke and Rifer discuss the Madison Shanley anthem scandal,...

On hiatus since the Before Times (2019), the Soccer Made in Portland podcast returns for the 2022 season with new hosts and the same analytical focus on the Portland Timbers and Thorns. On this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Oregonian/OregonLive beat writer Ryan Clarke and longtime blogger Chris Rifer talk about the latest with the Andy Polo investigation, what they like and dislike fr...

In this week's edition of Soccer Made in Portland, Jamie Goldberg and Caitlin Murray talk about the Portland Timbers' and Portland Thorns' playoff losses, whether Diego Valeri, Brian Fernandez and Steve Clark will return to the Timbers next season, plus other topics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Jamie Goldberg and Caitlin Murray talk about the Timbers' 3-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes, Brian Fernandez entering MLS's Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program, the Thorns' upcoming playoff game against the Chicago Red Stars and whether the Timbers and Thorns are capable of making deep postseason runs. See acast.com/privacy for priva...

Jamie Goldberg and Caitlin Murray talk about whether the Portland Timbers will make the playoffs, plus other Timbers and Portland Thorns topics in this edition of the Soccer Made in Portland podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie and Caitlin discuss the Timbers' 2-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls and scoreless draw with Minnesota United, talk about Portland's attack and when the club will end its scoring drought, look ahead to the Timbers' upcoming games against the New England Revolution and Sporting Kansas City, discuss the Thorns' 1-0 win over the Houston Dash and preview the Thorns' upcoming game against Reign FC...

Jamie and Caitlin discuss the Timbers' 1-0 loss to D.C. United, talk about Portland's attack and strategy against bunkering teams, look ahead to the Timbers' upcoming games against the New York Red Bulls and Minnesota United, discuss the Thorns' devastating 6-0 loss to the North Carolina Courage and preview the Thorns' upcoming game against the Houston Dash. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and o...

Jamie and Caitlin discuss the Timbers' 2-1 comeback win over Sporting Kansas City, evaluate Portland's performance in the attack, talk about how injuries could impact the Timbers in the next few weeks, look ahead to the Timbers' upcoming game against D.C. United, review the Thorns' 1-0 loss to the Utah Royals, preview the Thorns' upcoming game against the North Carolina Courage and take a look at...

Jamie and Caitlin discuss the Timbers' 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake, evaluate Portland's performance in the attack, talk about the club's injuries on defense, look ahead to the Timbers' upcoming game against Sporting Kansas City, preview the Thorns' upcoming game against the Utah Royals and discuss changes that could happen in the NWSL in 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informat...

Jamie and Caitlin discuss the Timbers' 2-1 loss to the Seattle Sounders, talk about the impact of a protest by the Timbers Army against MLS's ban on political signage at games, preview Saturday's match between the Timbers and Real Salt Lake, evaluate the Thorns' performance in a 3-0 win over the Chicago Red Stars and predict whether the Thorns will win the NWSL Shield. See acast.com/privacy for pr...

Jamie and Caitlin discuss the Timbers' 2-1 loss to Minnesota United in the U.S. Open Cup, evaluate Claude Dielna's performance this year, look back at the Timbers' 3-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps, preview the Timbers' upcoming games against the Chicago Fire and Atlanta United, discuss the Thorns' 1-0 loss to Reign FC, talk about the Thorns' 2-1 win over the North Carolina Courage and look ahe...

Jamie and Caitlin discuss the Timbers' controversial 1-0 loss to Minnesota United, look ahead to the Timbers' U.S. Open Cup semifinal game against Minnesota Wednesday and MLS game against Vancouver Saturday, talk about the refereeing in the NWSL, evaluate the Thorns' 1-1 draw with Sky Blue FC and preview the Thorns' upcoming games against Reign FC and the North Carolina Courage.  See acast.com/pri...

Jamie and Caitlin discuss the Timbers' big 4-0 win over the LA Galaxy, talk about how Portland will approach back-to-back games at Minnesota, compare this year's Timbers team to previous squads, look back at the Thorns' 5-0 rout of the Houston Dash and preview the Thorns' upcoming game against Sky Blue FC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices....

Jamie and Caitlin discuss the Timbers' 2-1 road win over the Seattle Sounders, talk about what the Timbers need to do against opponents at home, preview Saturday's game against the LA Galaxy, evaluate the Thorns' performance in last Friday's 2-2 draw with the Utah Royals and look ahead to Wednesday's game between the Thorns and Houston Dash. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informatio...