Portland Timbers Podcasts

In the final Talk Timbers of 2016, hosts Fletcher Johnson, Jake Zivin and Ross Smith take a look at the year in soccer. This episode also features an interview with Timbers head coach Caleb Porter.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_12-14-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 11:37am PDT

Hosts Fletcher Johnson and Jake Zivin talk with Timbers Youth Director Larry Sunderland about the ongoing development of the club's Academy system. 

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_11-30-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 4:02pm PDT

Gavin Wilkinson | Talk Timbers | Nov. 16, 2016

Hosts Fletcher Johnson and Jake Zivin welcome Portland Timbers general manager Gavin Wilkinson into the Talk Timbers studio to talk about the offseason and plans for 2017. Johnson and Zivin also take a look at the U.S. Men's National Team and their recent World Cup qualifiers.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_11-16-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 10:23am PDT

Host Fletcher Johnson welcomes special guest Thorns FC head coach Mark Parsons to the Talk Timbers show to talk about his recent contract extension and looking ahead to 2017. 

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_11-9-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 2:38pm PDT

T2 head coach Andrew Gregor is the featured guest as he sits down to talk about the strong end to the 2016 USL season, the development of young players and preparing for the year ahead.

Direct download: TT_11-2-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 1:38pm PDT

Hosts Fletcher Johnson and Ross Smith talk with Timbers head coach Caleb Porter about the 2016 season plus we hear from Academy product and new Timbers signee Marco Farfan about his excitement at joining the club.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_10-26-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 9:39am PDT

Timbers forward Fanendo Adi and assistant coach Cameron Knowles join in on the latest Talk Timbers show. Hosts Ross Smith and Fletcher Johnson also get a look into the upcoming match against the Colorado Rapids with play-by-play man Richard Fleming.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_10-12-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 2:46pm PDT

Talk Timbers returns with interviews with midfielder Darlington Nagbe, assistant coach Sean McAuley as well as FOX Sports' John Strong.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_10-5-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 11:48am PDT

Hosts Fletcher Johnson and Ross Smith talk with Timbers head coach Caleb Porter along with forward Darren Mattocks. We also get a look into Houston with Dynamo soccer announcer Glenn Davis.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_9-21-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 12:41pm PDT

Hosts Fletcher Johnson and Ross Smith talk with Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri along with assistant coach Pablo Moreira about the upcoming match against REal Salt Lake. We also get a look into RSL from Salt Lake Tribune writer Chris Kamrani.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_9-7-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 8:38pm PDT

Timbers midfielder Jack Jewsbury discusses the win vs. Seattle and shares stories from his early days in MLS. Also, Timbers director of sport science Nick Milonas and FC Dallas broadcaster Mark Followill. join the show. 

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_8-31-16.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:39am PDT

Timbers midfielder Diego Chara is in the latest episode as hosts Fletcher Johnson and Ross Smith discuss with him the upcoming rivalry game against Seattle. We also hear from Portland assistant coach Cameron Knowles and Sounders soccer analyst Wade Webber.

Direct download: Talk_timbers_8-24-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 2:10pm PDT

Timbers defender Liam Ridgewell is on the latest Talk Timbers along with assistant coach Sean McAuley and FOX Sports play-by-play man John Strong.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_8-17.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 2:02pm PDT

Hosts Fletcher Johnson and Ross Smith talk with new Timbers defender Steven Taylor and goalkeeping coach Adin Brown. Plus, they take a look ahead to the team's match against D.C. United.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_8-10.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 10:55am PDT

New Timbers defender Vytas Andriuškevičius joins Fletcher Johnson and Jake Zivin on the latest edition of Talk Timbers. We also hear from Timbers assistant coach Pablo Moreira, FOX soccer announcer John Strong and Sporting Kansas City soccer analyst Andy Gruenebaum.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_7-27-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 12:06pm PDT

In a packed Talk Timbers, hosts Fletcher Johnson and Jake Zivin talk with Timbers head coach Caleb Porter, defender Alvas Powell, ESPN's Max Bretos and LA Galaxy writer Adam Serrano.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_7-20-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 10:56am PDT

Talk Timbers returns as hosts Fletcher Johnson and Ross Smith talk with Timbers midfielder Darlington Nagbe along with assistant coach Cameron Knowles. We also get a look at Portland's upcoming opponents, the New York Red Bulls, from soccer announcer Steve Cangialosi.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_7-6-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 12:58pm PDT

Hosts Fletcher Johnson and Ross Smith talk with Timbers head coach Caleb Porter and midfielder Ned Grabavoy as they look ahead to this weekend's game against the Houston Dynamo. Soccer announcer Glenn Davis also gives some perspective from Houston.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_6-22-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 10:14pm PDT

Hosts Fletcher Johnson and Ross Smith talk with Timbers assistant coach Sean McAuley, Portland defender Amobi Okugo and Real Salt Lake General Manager Craig Waibel.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_6-15-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 3:54pm PDT

Adin Brown joins hosts Fletcher Johnson and Ross Smith on the latest Talk Timbers. We also take a look ahead to next week's U.S. Open Cup game against the San Jose Earthquakes with SJ soccer analyst Chris Dangerfield.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_6-8-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 2:07pm PDT

Hosts Fletcher Johnson and Ross Smith talk with Timbers midfielder Ben Zemanski about his long recovery road back as well as discuss the upcoming game against the Fire with assistant coach Pablo Moreira. Fletcher and Smith also hear from Chicago with an interview with soccer writer Paul Tenorio.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_5-25-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 3:29pm PDT

Timbers defender Jermaine Taylor and assistant coach Cameron Knowles feature in this latest Talk Timbers episode.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_5-18-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 4:37pm PDT

Talk Timbers returns with hosts Fletcher Johnson and Ross Smith talking with Timbers head coach Caleb Porter, goalkeeper Jake Gleeson and defender Zarek Valentin.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_5-4-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 11:26am PDT

Hosts Fletcher Johnson and Ross Smith welcome Timbers head coach Caleb Porter along with defender Zarek Valentin in the studio. Both discuss the Timbers while Porter says he'll be at the TrailBlazers playoff game and Valentin discusses the Star Trek connections with his first name. Also in the studio this week, Thorns FC head coach Mark Parsons, fresh from his first-ever win with the club in the 2016 NWSL season opener.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_04-20-16.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:53am PDT

Hosts Fletcher Johnson and Ross Smith talk with Timbers forward Jack McInerney along with assistant coach Sean McAuley. We also hear from FOX Sports soccer announcer John Strong.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_04-06-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 1:48pm PDT

On this week's episode of Talk Timbers, hosts Fletcher Johnson and Ross Smith preview this weekend's match against Orlando City SC, talk with goalkeeper coach Adin Brown about the Timbers' USL legacy, chat with Fox Sports analyst Alexi Lalas about the U.S. Men's National Team and then the pair speaks with Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri about how he plays and watches the game.

Direct download: TalkTimbers_03-30-16Real.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 10:05am PDT

This week on Talk Timbers, hosts Fletcher Johnson and Ross Smith break down Saturday's match against RSL and discuss Fanendo Adi's growth with Timbers assistant coach Pablo Moreira. Later in the show, the hosts chat with new Timbers midfielder Jack Barmby.

Direct download: TalkTimbers_03-22-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 12:55pm PDT

On this week's episode of Talk Timbers, hosts Judah Newby and Ross Smith first break down last week's match with Timbers assistant coach Cameron Knowles, before previewing this weekend's match-up with Real Salt Lake's Trey Fitz-Gerald. Then the two catch up with defender Jermaine Taylor and chat about Jamaica, family, and coming to MLS.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_3-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 3:17pm PDT

Fletcher Johnson and Ross Smith host a packed Talk Timbers with Timbers forward Fanendo Adi and head coach Caleb Porter. FOX Sports John Strong checks in and we get a look at San Jose from soccer beat writer Robert Jonas.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_3-9-16_1.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 11:54am PDT

Ahead of the 2016 MLS season opener against Columbus Crew SC, hosts Fletcher Johnson and Ross Smith talk with Timbers midfielder Diego Chara and assistant coach Sean McAuley. We also hear from Columbus play-by-play man Dwight Burgess. Plus, a return to the two-hour format!

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_3-2-16_1.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 11:54am PDT

Back from the U.S. National Men's Team's January camp, Darlington Nagbe checks in with Talk Timbers about his time away and Timbers preseason plus we also hear from goalkeeping coach Adin Brown.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_2-17-16_1.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 1:54pm PDT

Timbers forward Jack McInerney and head coach Caleb Porter talk with host Fletcher Johnson and Jake Zivin. Plus, soccer analyst Ross Smith checks in to discuss the upcoming season.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_2-10-16_1.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 1:57pm PDT

Assistant coach Cameron Knowles and defender Nat Borchers check in from preseason camp in Tucson, Ariz.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_2-2-16.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 11:09am PDT

Host Fletcher Johnson talks with Portland Timbers Diego Valeri and assistant coach Sean McAuley about the opening of preseason and preparing for the 2016 MLS season.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_1-27-15_1.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 2:25pm PDT

New Timbers midfielder Ned Grabavoy talks with host Fletcher Johnson about the upcoming preseason plus we hear from new T2 head coach Andrew Gregor.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_1-20-16_1.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 9:47am PDT

Hosts Fletcher Johnson and Jake Zivin talk with Timbers head coach Caleb Porter about the team's recent player acquisitions and the 2016 MLS SuperDraft. TopDrawerSoccer's Travis Clark also weighs in on the MLS Draft and we hear from Equalizer Soccer's Jennifer Gordon who breaks down Thorns FC's upcoming 2016 NWSL College Draft.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_1-13-15_1.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 8:56am PDT

Hosts Fletcher Johnson and Jake Zivin talk with Timbers GM Gavin Wilkinson and get a start on the upcoming 2016 MLS season.

Direct download: Talk_Timbers_1-6-16_1.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 4:23pm PDT

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