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On the back of one of the most humiliating and angst-ridden defeats Providence Park has seen, it's happened: Phil Neville is OUT as Portland Timbers head coach. How did it happen? Why did it happen now? What's next for the club? Sam and Alex broke it all down, as the latest era for the Timbers comes to an ignominious close.

After watching the Porland Timbers get schooled by the GOAT in Miami, the boys take to the mics to begin what in all likelihood will be the start of the eulogy for the Phil Neville era in Portland. Sam, Alex, and Luukas outline how Portland lost in Miami, question substitution and rotation decisions, and lay out just why the current gaffer simply hasn't shown enough to remain the current gaffer. P...

Alternate Title: Sam, Luukas, and Jeremy vent about the Timbers for 45 minutes. The season of woe rolls on for the Portland Timbers, as they turn in perhaps their worst performance of the year against RSL. Luukas & Jeremy join Sam to share what it was like to witness the futility in person, and then the boys dive into the weekend matchup against SKC. What do we need to see from the Timbers thi...

Oops, the Timbers suck again! (Or did they suck the entire time...?) After a miserable attacking display in Minnesota, the STR crew drags themselves to the microphones to discuss another dismal loss. Joined by Jeremy Peterman of Cascadia FC, Sam, Alex, and Luukas discuss what in the heck is wrong with this team's attack, and make an attempt to craft a reasonably sustainable identity for this team....

The Timbers... finally... won... a game! For the first time since February the pod squad sits down to discuss a Portland Timbers victory. There were emotions. There was VAR intervention. There was Kevin Kelsy making us first pump in the press box. There was much rejoicing. Sam, Alex, and Luukas broke down the win, from Velde's opener to Kelsy's dramatic winner. Then, the gang dives into some of th...

The Portland Timbers lost... again. To the Vancouver Whitecaps... again. In shocking and humiliating fashion... again. And it's starting to cause some ripples which could have big ramifications for the team. Sam & Alex sat down to chat through the loss, and then parse through the comments Timbers GM Ned Grabavoy made to the media this week. Is Phil Neville on his way out? Why isn't any move be...

After the international break, the Portland Timbers return to action against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Sam & Alex discuss how Portland might have started playing some decent soccer a few weeks ago, and what the odds are they can do it again this weekend. Plus, the duo previews the upcoming slate of matches for PTFC. And folks, it might get a little bumpy.

A legendary rivalry win, a loss on the road to a maybe better than expected opponent, and a bounce back home win over the shell of last year's NWSL Shield winners: all in a week's work for the Thorns! Emma, Sam, and Wilder react and break down to a trio of Thorns performances. How great was that win against Seattle? How worried are we about the loss to San Diego? How good were the Thorns against K...

The Portland Timbers lost in brutal fashion in Houston, cementing a three-game skid early on in the 2026 season. Sam and Alex took to the microphones to break down the loss, and discuss just what in the heck happened. Then, the boys dive deep into the consternation around Phil Neville's tenure as Timbers head coach. How much blame does he hold for Portland's poor form? How much do the players hold...

The 2026 NWSL season is here! Sam and Emma sit down to chat about the Portland Thorns season opening fixture in D.C. against the Spirit. How might the Thorns fare? Who will be on the sidelines? Will Soph Wilson start? We chat through all of that, after of course putting some respect on Renee Lyles' name (give her a contract, Jeff!)

The Portland Thorns finally have a new head coach! And the feeling is... mixed. Emma, Sam, and Wilder broke down the lukewarm reactions to Robert Vilahamn's appointment and what it means for the start of the Thorns' season. After that, the gang shares their takeaways from Portland's preseason matches at the Coachella Valley Invitational. Plus, we react to the Thorns' new Electric Bloom kits, and b...

Sam and Alex hopped back on the mics to discuss a familiar-looking defeat against the Colorado Rapids, including the forwards' down performance, a return of ugly set-piece defending, and an imbalanced midfield. They then closed out the episode with a quick, optimism-free lookahead at the first Cascadia Cup clash of the season this coming weekend: The Vancouver Whitecaps at Providence Park.

The Portland Timbers started off 2026 with a bang, snagging a late win over the Columbus Crew. There was a lot of fun stuff! Some not so fun stuff! And a lot to talk about! So Sam, Alex, and Luukas did just that. After an intro that must be heard to be believed from Alex "Cole Bassett Excites Me" Barnes, the gang dives into takeaway from the game. Then, we preview the 2026 season with a few predic...

The MLS season is nigh, and Stumptown Footy had the chance to chat with Steve Cangialosi, a longtime MLS broadcaster and current on-air talent for MLS on Apple TV. Alex talked through the massive upcoming year for the league, how well Portland did in their offseason, and what to expect from Timbers vs. Crew on Saturday.

It's been a wild...ly underwhelming offseason for the Portland Thorns so far in 2026. Between high profile departures, a lack of reinforcements, and a, uh, continuing lack of a head coach, times have been a bit hard for Thorns fans. And so of course the Stumptown Thorns crew had to convene to process through it all. Sam, Emma, Rocky, and Wilder talked through the storylines of the offseason so far...

The Portland Timbers finally unveiled their new away kits, honoring the building they call home. Some like it, some love it. All agree that it's better than Philadelphia's. The Timbers pod crew of Sam, Luukas, and Alex chat the fresh jerseys, and then Portland's newest midfielder Cole Bassett. How promising is the signing? What else does Portland have to do before the season kicks off (which is, u...

The Stumptown Radio Timbers crew is back to check in on the green & gold's preseason preparations. Sam, Alex, and Luukas break down the deals that have gotten done, the deals that could have gotten done, and the deals that might be getting done in the future. Plus: how worried should we be about Portland's reported lack of GAM? What good is allocation money anyway? Does anyone know how this al...

Welcome to Stumptown Radio - NWSL Playoffs Edition. The NWSL season started with 14 teams, but now only four teams remain. After a thrilling 1-0 win over San Diego Wave at Providence Park, the Portland Thorns are now headed to the semifinals to face Washington Spirit at Audi Field. Phuoc, Melina, and Emma break down the quarterfinals win over San Diego Wave including top performers, the ‘controver...

Welcome back to Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition. Immediately after the Portland Thorns’ 1-0 quarterfinals win over San Diego Wave in the NWSL Playoffs, STF’s duo Phuoc Nguyen and Rocky McNeff were joined by by special guests: Willamette Week’s Leo Baudhuin and Cascadia FC’s Lily Crane. On this episode, the group breaks down the massive win, top performers, and preview the semifinal at Wa...

Are you ready for the playoffs?! The Portland Thorns take on San Diego Wave at Providence Park tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. The STF Crew discuss Olivia Moultrie’s well-deserved extension and how important this move from Jeff Agoos & the front office truly was (especially when she had a ton of other opportunities) If Sophia Wilson comes back, the Portland Thorns could have one of the best rosters in NWSL...

Happy Halloween and welcome back to Stumptown Radio! On this special episode, we are joined by Bayou City Soccer ‘s Managing Editor, Dustyn Richardson to preview the season finale between Houston Dash and Portland Thorns. He provides a full breakdown of their season so far and what to expect on Sunday. STF crew’s Phuoc Nguyen and Emma Swett provide even more coverage in the second half of the podc...

Welcome back to Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition. On this week’s episode, the STF trio discuss the Portland Thorns clinching a playoff spot with their 2-0 road win over ACFC, Olivia Moultrie’s second brace in three games, NWSL playoff scenarios, and much more. How massive was it for the team to earn their first shutout since the break? Phuoc, Melina, and Emma break it down. Also, Emma tal...

Welcome back to Stumptown Radio, Portland Thorns Edition! On this week’s episode, the STF trio of Phuoc, Melina, and Emma discuss Reilyn Turner’s contract extension through 2028 (club option for 2029), recap the road loss to Orlando Pride, and preview the reunion match versus Hina Sugita and ACFC. Also, they discuss troubling trends for both the attack and defense… This is a public episode. If you...

Welcome back to Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition. On this episode of Stumptown Radio, Phuoc, Emma, and Wilder break down the Portland Thorns 2-1 win over Bay FC, Christine Sinclair’s hall of fame and jersey retirement, starting debut for M.A. Vignola, and Olivia Moultrie’s greatness. The STF crew also previews the road match versus the Orlando Pride. This is a public episode. If you'd lik...

Returning to the microphones after a brutal month, Sam, Alex, and Luukas break down Portland’s first regular season loss in Seattle since 2017. It was a bleak loss that capped off a bleaker month for Portland, and left them with just one win in their last nine games. What’s gone wrong for the Timbers? Is the 2025 season basically cooked? Does Portland have any hope in the playoffs (oh yeah — they...