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It’s a Thorns-extravaganza as Sam, Phuoc, and Wilder sit down to chat about the Thorns picking back up their season after the international break. What’s the key to Rob Gale overcoming his first loss as interim head coach? What are this team’s biggest strengths and weaknesses? And what do think about Portland’s group for the first ever Concacaf W Champions Cup?
All that and more in this episode, including: Wilder’s new cycling buddy, Phuoc’s potential Cascadia hype, and Sam’s potential podcaster’s jinx (please oh please don’t happen).


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Believe it or not, we are halfway through the Portland Timbers’ slate of MLS games in the 2024 season. Coming off a 2-2 home draw and a seven point week, what do we make of the Phil Neville era thus far? Sam, Alex, and Phuoc break down Portland’s latest match, give their midseason grades, chat summer transfer window wants, and chart the course for what Portland needs to accomplish in the rest of the year.
All that and more, including: Alex christening a new Timbers villain, Phuoc christening a brand new phrase (see episode title), and a special shoutout from Sam.


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Sam’s back in town, and the Timbers gave him two — yes, two — wins to discuss. One of those also included their first — yes, first — clean sheet of the season. Sam, Phuoc, Alex, and Cascadia FC’s Jeremy Peterman break down Portland’s victory in Austin and if it means Portland has indeed turned a corner.
Then in the second segment, Sam and Melina sit down to recap the end of the Thorns’ win streak, and what Rob Gale has to do to get his team back on track after tasting defeat for the first time.
All that and more in this episode, including: Jeremy’s homage to a team up north making history, Alex celebrating a 34-0 shutout, Sam’s new friend from the NYC subway, Phuoc’s continued love of David Ayala, and Melina’s dislike of being wrong.



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Can you believe it? The Portland Timbers have made history!
Alex Barnes, Jeremy Peterman, and I break down the game in Minnesota, the crucial game at home against Sporting KC, and so much more.
We also talk up the biggest regular season game in NWSL history with the Portland Thorns (W6) taking on the Orlando Pride (W7). The visitors are looking to tie the record while the home side will look to break it.
Can Rob Gale and Portland pick up a massive result on the road? Our predictions are…
Who would you like next on the POD? Let us know below in the comments.


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In a super-sized episode, the Thorns are still flying after a rivalry demolition of Seattle, and Sam, Phuoc, and Wilder hop on the microphones to discuss it all, and Rob Gale’s infections “Kenergy”.
Then, Sam, Alex, Phuoc, and returning champion discuss something that hasn’t happened in over two months: the Timbers winning a soccer game.
All that in this episode and more, including: Wilder’s new wardrobe, Phuoc’s self-promotion, Alex’s homage to Eric Miller, Jeremy’s ideal future, and Sam’s scratchy voice.



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Trying out something new folks: minutes after Portland’s 2-1 loss to Seattle, Sam, Alex, and Phuoc huddled around Sam’s laptop and recorded our raw unedited thoughts. We were upset, and uh, I think it showed.
The vibes were low and the audio was choppy, but group therapy is the best therapy.


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