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Welcome back to Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition. On this episode Phuoc, Emma, and Wilder hop on the mics to discuss the massive trade of Hina Sugita to Angel City FC for M.A. Vignola and $600,000 in intraleague funds. With the Portland Thorns facing Bay FC this weekend, it’s also one of the most important days in franchise history. Christine Sinclair is being honored and the iconic No. 1...

Welcome back to Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns edition. On this episode, Phuoc, Melina, and Emma react to all of the club news, recaps the latest match, and much more. After Reyna Reyes’ massive contract extension, she joined us on podcast for a wonderful interview - available on Stumptown Footy, Apple, and Spotify. For those who haven’t listed yet, you’re missing out. Portland continues to dea...

Welcome back to Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition. Today, we are joined by the fifth overall draft pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft, Mexico International, Portland Thorns’ left sided guardian, the future participant on MTV’s The Challenge, and future DIY TV star, Reyna Reyes. On this episode, Reyna Reyes talks about her new contract extension, footballing dreams, Portland Thorns’ team culture,...

Happy belated birthday to friend of the podcast, Liv Moultrie! Stumptown Footy's Phuoc, Melina, and Rocky hop on the mics to discuss the 1-1 draw at Chicago Stars where Olivia Moultrie broke the NWSL record for most goals scored by a teenager, Hina Sugita's benching, Reilyn Turner's superb play, concern about Isa Obaze's status, and the strong right side of Sam Hiatt and Mallie McKenzie. The trio...

The Merseyside Boys ride again (the week of the derby) to recap the Portland Timbers’ recent 2-1 win over the New York Red Bulls. Who impressed? How can the Timbers become more ruthless? After some light-hearted banter, Alex and Sam answer those questions and more. Plus, a look ahead to Portland’s final five remaining MLS games. Which ones are must-wins? How should the Timbers handle an upcoming t...

Welcome back to Stumptown Radio, Match Preview Edition. Every week I speak with the local reporters and journalists to preview the upcoming match for the Portland Thorns, and this week we are joined by the hilarious, talented, and cool Lesley Ryder. She covers women's sports and the Chicago Stars on Gal Pal Sports - you can also find her bylines in The Equalizer , Defector , and All For XI . Lesle...

Welcome back to Stumptown Radio! We are back with another episode with STF’s Phuoc Nguyen, Melina Gaspar, and Rocky McNeff providing a full match breakdown of the 2-1 win over Racing Louisville and previewing the match at Chicago Stars. Although the Portland Thorns have moved into fourth in the NWSL standings, there are still many concerns, particularly in defense and with the starting XI. What ch...

The Portland Thorns just made their biggest signing of the secondary transfer window with the acquisition of Colombian international, Valerin Loboa. Phuoc, Emma, and Rocky discuss the summer window additions of Loboa, Julie Dufour, and Laila Harbert. Did the team do enough to compete in 2025 or are they looking ahead to 2026? After back-to-back losses at home to KC Current and most recently, Utah...

After the Portland Thorns and Racing Louisville played a heated, intense, but thrilling 3-3 draw in April, the teams are finally facing off against each other again. Every week I speak with the local reporters and journalists to preview the incoming match for the Portland Thorns, and this week we are joined by my friend and colleague, Bekki Morgan. She covers Racing Louisville on the Butchertown R...

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Welcome back to Stumptown Radio. We are excited to be back with a special interview and episode. Our guest this week is USWNT and Portland Thorns, superstar, Sam Coffey. On this episode, Coffey opens up about the significance of being captain for club and country, the deep meaning and messaging of her match tape, and how special the locker room of the Portland Thorns truly is. Full Episode Breakdo...

Welcome back to Stumptown Radio, Portland Thorns edition! Every week we will have a prominent reporter, journalist, or podcaster to preview each of the remaining matches. We are so excited to welcome on KC Soccer Journal ’s Thad Bell for the Portland Thorns vs Kansas City Current match preview. On this episode, we talk about how far KC Current have come as a club, the summer window (Ally Sentnor),...

The Timbers had an eventful week down in Texas, where they got dumped from the Leagues Cup and then lost to FC Dallas. All the while, Santiago Moreno was taking off (both literally and metaphorically). The Merseyside boys break it down, and then chat Timbers transfers with the arrivals of Kristoffer Velde and Felipe Carballo. And right when you think we’re done… Sam and Alex react to the reported...

The STF crew of Phuoc Nguyen, Emma Swett, and Melina Gaspar are back with another Portland Thorns edition of the Stumptown Radio Podcast! On this episode, they discuss the behind-the-scenes perspective of the rivalry through the lens of the Portland Thorns with an ‘intense’ pregame speech from captain Sam Coffey and video messages from legends Christine Sinclair, Becky Sauerbrunn, Meghan Klingenbe...

Welcome back to Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition! Phuoc and Emma hop on the mics to discuss the road loss against the Washington Spirit, preview the Cascadia Clash versus the Seattle Reign, and discuss the lack of movement from the front office during the summer window. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit st...

The Portland Timbers are two-for-two in the Leagues Cup, and are on the cusp of qualifying for the knockout rounds. They just have to get past one of the biggest clubs in North America to do it — no big deal. Sam and Alex hop on the microphones to break down the wins, chat the upcoming duel with Club America, and discuss the newest Designated Player that Portland is reportedly close to signing to...

The STF crew sat down with newly minted all-time leader in Portland Thorns clean sheets, and newest mother on the team, Bella Bixby. We chatted about her path to the NWSL, the current team, her hopes for the future, motherhood and the best aunties on the team, and most importantly: why she wants to be a cowboy. Listen (and watch!) for more! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this w...

The Merseyside Boys return! After a moment to recognize and remember the human element of the game in the wake of tragedy, Sam and Alex chat through the Portland Timbers home win over their former boss and the New England Revolution. Who impressed? What stood out? What do we make of Kevin Kelsy’s long walk back to the bench in the second half? All that, plus a preview of a triple-game week and wha...

On this edition of Stumptown Radio, Phuoc Nguyen and Emma Swett are back on Substack Live to discuss the 1-0 win over the Chicago Stars, give their grade for the midseason report card, Bella Bixby’s club record for clean sheets, Pietra Tordin’s rising stardom, the summer transfer window, free agency, and so much more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers o...

Phuoc, Melina, Wilder, and Emma hop on the mics to discuss all things Portland Thorns. On this episode of Stumptown Radio, they discuss the team’s big road win where Pietra Tordin started and scored her first professional goal. Head coach Rob Gale started two out and out wingers in Caiya Hanks and Payton Linnehan who both found the back of the net. The backline of Reyna Reyes, Sam Hiatt, Mallie Mc...

Welcome back to another episode of Stumptown Radio - Thorns Edition. The Portland Thorns and Racing Louisville set the new record for most fouls in a NWSL match with 41. In the 3-3 draw, the Thorns came back from two goals down to salvage a result. The Stumptown Footy break down the actual team performance, officiating, the postgame comments between Jessie Fleming and Ary Borges, and preview the m...

The Portland Thorns lost a heartbreaker in Seattle, and then followed up in a big way to smash Gotham FC at home 4-1. It was an awesome response and “get right” moment for the Thorns, and the STF Thorns pod crew recaps all of it. Phuoc, Emma, Melina, and Wilder break down the loss and the big win. What made Portland so successful last Tuesday? Will the rise of Caiya Hanks ever slow down? Who shoul...

The biggest day in the NWSL has finally arrived. No, we’re not talking about the postseason, we’re talking about Cascadia rivalry day between the Portland Thorns and Seattle Reign! Stumptown Radio returns with Phuoc, Wilder, and Rocky sharing their thoughts on the Portland Thorns’ first win of the season over Utah Royals. The trio also break down why this edition of the Cascadia derby will look a...

The STF Thorns gang is back, and we’ve got a lot to process. Thorns are leaving town left and right — what does it all mean? Are the Thorns in better or worse shape than before? How are we all processing some emotional farewells? Sam, Phuoc, Melina, and Wilder talk through it all. Then, we share our New Year’s Resolutions for the Portland Thorns. What do we wish for the Thorns in 2025? Listen on t...

Happy New Year! Sam, Alex, and Luukas kick 2025 off with an episode chatting about all the recent Timbers news. A new winger is in town, there’s more links to forwards, and it’s the 50th anniversary of this weird, wonderful club — and the gang is here to break it down. Sam’s transitions are even better. Luukas’ stats are even more insightful. Alex’s preseason excitement is incredulously even highe...