Soccer Made in Portland The Oregonian/OregonLive
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A weekly Portland Timbers and Thorns podcast hosted by The Oregonian/OregonLive's beat reporter, Ryan Clarke, and supporter and longtime blogger Chris Rifer.
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Thorns turn it around, Timbers floundering
The Rob Gale era is off to a brilliant start for the Portland Thorns, winners of four straight and regaining confidence amid an imperfect stretch. Has Portland’s interim manager found the right mix?
On this week’s episode, Chris and Ryan break down what has worked well for the Thorns in their winning streak, and examine Gale’s influence. Plus, checking in with the Timbers after eight straight games without a win.
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Thorns reassign Mike Norris, 10-man Timbers tie LAFC
Big move on the coaching front: the Portland Thorns are moving Mike Norris into the front office and Rob Gale into the interim coach role. How will the global search for a permanent gaffer play out?On this week’s episode, Chris and Ryan discuss the Thorns’ move, and look back on a compelling contest for the Timbers vs. LAFC.
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Tale of two halves for the Timbers
It’s been a trend all season: one good half, one rough half for the Portland Timbers. Saturday’s 3-3 draw with SKC was a nice turnaround, but how can Portland put together a complete performance?
Chris Rifer and Ryan Clarke break it down on this week’s Soccer Made in Portland.
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Recapping a rough three weeks for the Timbers and Thorns
Ever since Soccer Made in Portland co-host Ryan Clarke left for a vacation to South Korea and Japan, it’s been rough sailing for the Portland Timbers and Thorns. This begs the question: is it his fault?
On this week’s episode, Ryan returns to join co-host Chris Rifer in reflecting on three straight losses for the Timbers, and evaluating a Thorns team still trying to shake off the cobwebs early in its season. Plus, discussion on Sophia Smith’s contract extension and the experience of watching a Timbers game at PDX Taproom in Tokyo.
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Thorns season preview, Timbers’ dramatic win in NYC
It’s officially Thorns o’clock, Rose City.
The Portland Thorns open their season on Saturday at the KC Current. This week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland has a full season preview.
Plus, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer recap last weekend’s dramatic 2-1 victory for the Timbers over NYCFC thanks to some guy named Evander Golazo.
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Germán Berterame rumors heat up, Timbers drop points vs. D.C. United
Is silly season extending into the actual season?
The Portland Timbers are reportedly hot on the trail of Argentine striker Germán Berterame with a $15 million bid, but is the deal going to get done? And what of the apparent other option, Jonathan “Cabecita” Rodríguez?
On this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer cut through the noise to deliver analysis of the potential big transfer to come for the Timbers. Plus, a look back at a confounding second game for Portland, a 2-2 draw vs. D.C. United.
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Customer Reviews
Thank you!
As a new-to-soccer fan, this podcast is super helpful for me to learn more about the sport! I am a Thorns fan and love the coverage of the team and the behind the scenes goings on. I don’t miss an episode! Both hosts are wonderful, but Chris could interrupt a little less and talk a little less to give Ryan some more space for his takeaways and opinions. Thank you for doing this show!
We need this pod!
Oregonian needs to full support this podcast and the crew who work on it. Such great content and we need this Timbers coverage! Keep the pod going!
Love the show
Great show, keep it up!