Green is the Color Podcast

In my time doing Green Is the Color , I’ve been able to get to know some of the talented, passionate people at other outlets who work to bring us coverage of the Timbers and Thorns. Before the 2025 season starts, I’m going to have a few episodes where I talk to them and hopefully get to share what they and their work are about. This first episode of those features Stumptown Footy and The I-5 Corri...

This episode features the Timbers USL/A-League era all-time leading scorer who played over 100 matches in the green and gold: El Matador, Byron Alvarez This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features a Portland native who turned a one-day tryout into a two-year stint with his hometown NASL Portland Timbers: Scott Meiggs This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

As mentioned in the interview, below are 4 resources where you can learn more about prostate cancer: * American Cancer Society * Prostate Cancer Foundation Patient Resources * Zero Prostate Cancer * BACPAC ( B lack & A frican-Descent C ollaborative for P rostate Cancer AC tion) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

This episode features Pacific Northwest native, former professional player, and current Portland Timbers assistant coach: Shannon Murray This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features an Oregon native who first shot the Portland Timbers in 2003 and is now the Portland Timbers Director of Photography: Craig Mitchelldyer This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

To get a sense of Bernie’s passions, consider reading up on and participating in the following organizations: * Bernie Fagan Memorial Endowment at Warner Pacific University * Special Olympics Oregon * Oregon Brain Bank at Oregon Health & Science University #RCTID This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolo...

This episode features the first active Timber to join the podcast—the player who scored the MLS-Is-Back-Tournament-winning goal and has been anchoring the Timbers back line since 2020: Dario Župarić This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features a University of Portland star who is the first American to win the FA Cup. She is currently the Portland Thorns Academy Director: Tracy Nelson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

Documentary film about Clyde mentioned in the podcast: Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features someone who was in Civic Stadium from Day 1 in 1975 and eventually coached the 2010 Portland Timbers U-23 team to an undefeated record and PDL National Championship: Jim Rilatt As mentioned in this episode: Josh Brown Memorial Youth Soccer Scholarship This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gree...

This episode features current Detroit City FC defender, a Portland native with a 10-year professional soccer career, and two online platforms where he shares his knowledge and experience: Matt Sheldon. Learn more about Matt’s story, professional soccer, training for the game, and the stories of many others through Matt’s online content: * Become Elite YouTube * Against All Odds Podcast This is a p...

This episode features Tymon Emch, founder of Cada Casa, discussing two PTFC-themed mural projects happening this summer—one at Tursi Soccer’s downtown location and the other in North Portland. Links mentioned in this episode: * Support and get involved with Cada Casa * Support Cada Casa’s 2024 PTFC-Themed Murals * Attend the Portland Timbers T2 Matches for Free This is a public episode. If you wou...

This episode features a US Soccer International who is in the University of Portland Hall of Fame and currently the head coach of USL 2’s Midlakes United: Justi Baumgardt. * Train with Justi: https://www.topcornerconnections.com/ * Follow Midlakes United: https://www.midlakesunited.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episod...

This episode features the youngest Timber, who was also the first Mexican-born member of the club. He tried out for the 1975 Timbers at the age of 15 and later signed in 1978: Ignacio Baez! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features the person who was the life behind Portland indoor soccer mascots in the 90s. He was the Portland Pride's Louie the Lion and the Portland Pythons' Stryker Python: Chris Hershey This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features Scott Ross, a Florida-based illustrator who created some of the most recognizable illustrations from the North American Soccer League. Find Scott’s work below and at his Official Website . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

“In the case of all four clubs—San Jose, Portland, Seattle and Vancouver—such details were part of what defined the sports experience. Connections. History. Stories. Heritage. Only a nincompoop would suggest that the current Quakes or the current Seattle, Vancouver, and Portland squads were isolated entities operating outside of history.” Gary Singh Order The Unforgettable San Jose Earthquakes: Mo...

Order The 1975 Portland Timbers: The Birth of Soccer City, USA : * Arcadia Publishing * Powell’s * Amazon This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features a two-time USL Timber who now owns PRO Football Consultants, the only US soccer agency fully owned and operated by former professional players: Shaun Higgins This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com