Soccer Made in Portland The Oregonian/OregonLive

The Portland Thorns picked up a pair of clean sheets in a row, and are navigating some red card drama in the process. And the Timbers — four games unbeaten — are back after a break following their 0-0 draw at St. Louis.
On this week’s episode, Ryan and Chris discuss wedding planning, frivolous appeals, track and field, and a whole lot of soccer.
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The Portland Timbers have won three of five, and in stretches have solved some of their defensive issues. Can they keep that up against better competition, and fully turn this season on its head?
Plus, the Thorns are back from the international break and aim to get back on the winning track.
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The Portland Thorns are growing their investor group, which now includes the billionaire CEO of Columbia Sportswear. What does that mean for the club’s future, the development of a training facility, and perhaps a WNBA team in Portland?

This week, Chris and Ryan discuss those major investor additions, preview a massive match in Thorns vs. Pride, and examine the Timbers trying to get out of their funk.
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Down 2-0 at half on Wednesday night against San Jose, the Portland Timbers appeared to be dead in the water. But with a renewed vigor and some questionable calls, they came all the way back to win, 4-2, and break a nine-match winless streak.
On this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer look at the good, the bad, and the downright ugly from Portland’s victory. Plus, reflecting on a fifth consecutive win for the Thorns as interim coach Rob Gale continues to inspire.
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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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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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