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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...

The Stumptown Radio Podcast were back LIVE to discuss everything Portland Thorns. Phuoc, Wilder, and Rocky discuss Meghan Klingenberg’s retirement and impact, Caiya Hanks’ potential injury, 2-0 win over Washington Spirit, Bella Bixby tied for most clean sheets in club history, Jessie Fleming’s role moving forward, and the summer transfer window. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss t...

Phuoc, Emma, and Rocky hop on their phones (instead of the usual mics) for this special edition of Stumptown Radio on Substack Live. The trio discuss Sam Coffey’s extension through 2027, loss at Bay FC, what to expect for the summer transfer window, and the importance of the Pride Day match against Washington Spirit. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or...

The absolute gauntlet that was May is officially over for the Portland Timbers, who now play just two matches until June 28. They finished with an MLS record of 2-2-2, and were knocked out of the U.S. Open Cup round of 16 against the San Jose Earthquakes. Sam, Luukas, and Alex break down how the team looked before playing another round of “Stump it or boot it!” Spanning topics such as Jonathan Rod...

Welcome to Stumptown Radio Podcast, Portland Thorns edition. On this episode, Phuoc, Wilder, and Emma break down the 0-2 semifinals loss at the Concacaf W Champions Cup where the Portland Thorns failed to qualify for the 2028 FIFA Women’s Club World Cup. After the match, head coach Rob Gale, vocally disagreed with a local reporter. The trio also react to the comments he made. Even though the team...

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...

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On this episode of Stumptown Radio - Thorns Edition, Phuoc and Rocky break down the road draw, JP’s contract extension, the upcoming schedule, and more. Episode Guide The Portland Thorns salvaged a draw on the road against the San Diego Wave thanks to a stoppage time penalty kick by rookie center back, Jayden “JP” Perry. Jeff Agoos and the Portland Thorns have just announced JP’s contract extensio...

Sam and Alex chat about the week that was for the Portland Timbers — Advancing to the US Open Cup Ro16 after a win in Tacoma, earning a clean sheet and three points at home in their return to MLS play, and all of the overhead kicks and saves in between. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episod...

The Portland Timbers unbeaten run came to an ignominious end in San Jose, and then they survived another chapter in the Starfire Sports U.S. Open Cup Chronicles. And there are a plethora of a games on the horizon to bring even more chaos. Sam “please don’t make me go back to Starfire ever again” Svilar and Luukas “I’m in the industry and here are all of the secrets” Ojala take to the mics to break...

Welcome to Stumptown Radio, we are back with another episode of Portland Thorns coverage! The defending NWSL Shield and Champions, Orlando Pride rolled into the Rose City and were stunned at Providence Park, coming up empty-handed in a 0-1 loss. Thanks to Reyna Reyes, Mackenzie “Macca” Arnold, and the backline’s dominance, they got another signature win in 2025. Phuoc, Emma, and Wilder break down...

The boys were live on Substack ahead of tonight’s U.S. Open Cup game between the Timbers and Tacoma Defiance. Despite Sam’s spotty wifi connection, the stream rolled on. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stumptownfooty.substack.com/subscribe

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 Timbers are red-hot, and off to their best start through 10 games in their MLS history. How did it all come about down in LA? The boys are on the microphones to break it all down. Sam, Alex, and Luukas talk through the game, the big decisions, what the Timbers can do to keep improving, and what it all means for the best spring the Timbers have perhaps ever had. Sam has numbers, Alex h...

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...

Sam and Alex break down the VAR, penalties, offside goals, and counterattacks which were on display during the Portland Timbers' 3-3 draw at home to LAFC on Matchday 9. They also provide their thoughts on the Omir Fernadez acquisition before the close of the primary transfer window, and *unfortunately* another trip to Starfire in the US Open Cup. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new p...

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...

After a brief hiatus, the lads (Alex, Luukas, and Sam) are back to talk Timbers on Stumptown Radio following a pair of impressive wins against the Colorado Rapids and Houston Dynamo before embarking on a stretch of four road trips in their next five matches. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public e...