In the final Talk Timbers of 2021, hosts Judah Newby, Jake Zivin and Ross Smith look back at the memorable 2021 MLS Cup and the Portland Timbers season, talk about the offseason developments for the team and breakdown the recently released 2022 MLS regular season schedule.

In record time, the 2022 Major League Soccer regular season schedule has arrived, giving everyone an early glimpse at the obstacles the Portland Timbers will face while trying to defend their Western Conference title. To breakdown the highlights, derby dates and best road trips for 2022, Ross Smith and Jake Zivin took a brief break from their Talk Timbers duties to give us their quick reactions to the Timbers’ 2022 schedule.

In Part III of the MLS Cup edition of The Buildup, host Ross Smith talks to Timbers legends Liam Ridgewell, Jack Jewsbury and Rodney Wallace about the MLS Cup festivities in Portland and what the mindset of a player is in a Cup final as the Timbers host New York City FC Saturday at Providence Park (12pm PT, ABC, UniMás).

In Part II of this week's The Buildup, Ross Smith talks with fellow soccer analyst Joe Sieven about the feeling in the city and the sense of excitement with adidas. The two also break down tactics and mentality for both Portland Timbers and New York City FC for Saturday's MLS Cup at Providence Park (12pm PT, ABC, UniMás). Smith also talks with former Timbers great Nat Borchers to get his perspective on the teams' form and his outlook on the upcoming huge match.

Host Ross Smith talks with Jake Zivin in another special edition of The Buildup. In Part one, the pair talk about the latest "Biggest Game in Providence Park History" with Portland hosting NYCFC in the 2021 MLS Cup at Providence Park on Dec. 11 (12pm PT, ABC, UniMás) and how it might become one of the most special games in league history. They also talk about how the team stepped up in their win over Real Salt Lake to win the Western Conference Championship and preview New York City FC's and their path to MLS Cup.

Talk Timbers hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin chat with Timbers CEO and owner Merritt Paulson on a challenging but rewarding season, the consistency of the Timbers in the playoffs, an MLS Cup in Portland, ticketing and the historic week ahead.

Soccer analyst Ross Smith talks with former Portland Timbers great Liam Ridgewell about what a player's mindset is like for a huge playoff match such as Portland's Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final against Real Salt Lake taking place Saturday at Providence Park.

Matchday minus two, The Buildup Part II brings host Ross Smith with fellow soccer analyst Joe Sleven to discuss the teams' motivation and tactics for the Portland Timbers ahead of their Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final against Real Salt Lake.

Judah Newby, Jake Zivin and Ross Smith discuss about the upcoming Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final between the Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake at Providence Park. They break down how the the team is playing and feeling, key injuries and absences for the match and also take a look at the results and the upcoming Eastern Conference Final between New York City FC and the Philadelphia Union. We also hear from Timbers defender Josecarlos Van Rankin to get his thoughts on the upcoming big match.

Soccer analyst Ross Smith joins play-by-play man Jake Zivin with the first of three episodes of The Buildup this week. Is Saturday's Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final between the Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake the biggest game in Providence Park history? Ross and Jake talk about THAT Tuesday's result in the Eastern Conference between NYCFC and New England, as well as the potential lineup changes we'll see for the Timbers against RSL.

Hosts Judah Newby, Jake Zivin and Ross Smith – checking in from Spain – recap Portland's Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs victory over Minnesota, preview the special Thanksgiving Day playoff clash with Colorado and chat with Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala.

Hosts Judah Newby, Jake Zivin and Ross Smith preview the Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoff match between Portland and Minnesota, how the two-week break from the finish of the regular season affects the teams and an interview with Diego Chara about the big match.

Timbers soccer analyst Ross Smith chats with midfielder Sebastián Blanco about Seba's family and being the youngest of three brothers and the Argentine's soccer experiences abroad in Ukraine and England. Blanco also tells a story about playing with the legendary Diego Maradona and how the two linked up for a goal.

Hosts Judah Newby, Jake Zivin and Ross Smith with an Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs edition of Talk Timbers to discuss Portland's three-game win streak to finish the season and how they can build off that play as they head into the playoffs against Minnesota United FC. Timbers defender Josecarlos Van Rankin guests to talk about the season as a whole and how he and the club are feeling ahead of the postseason.

On the latest edition of the Catching Up With podcast, Ross Smith sits down with former captain and now broadcaster, Liam Ridgewell. The two reminisce on Ridgy's time in the Rose City and his introduction to Portland. Ridgy also shares stories as a young footballer in England and that one tackle on Ronaldo that led to a confrontation with Roy Keane. Learn about Ridgy's desire to learn more about the game and how his new path in broadcasting his helping him achieve those goals.

New Thorns general manager Karina LeBlanc sits down with ThornsFC.com's Richard Farley for an in-depth conversation covering LeBlanc's journey to Portland, her reasons why she wanted to become the general manager, her emotions at being back in the Rose City and her aspirations with the new role.

With Jake Zivin and Judah Newby away, Ross Smith, Adam Sussman and Joe Sleven take over hosting duties to talk with Timbers head coach Giovanni Savarese, discuss the team's eight-game unbeaten run and take a look ahead at Portland's upcoming match with the LA Galaxy.

Hosts Jake Zivin and Joe Sleven welcome Ross Smith back as the trio chat talk with Timbers midfielder Diego Chara, take a look ahead to Portland's upcoming match with Real Salt Lake and discuss the impact of the new developments for the Leagues Cup.

The seventh episode of The Thorns Show gives us another look at the inner-workings of Thorns FC staff, with assistant coach Sophie Clough talking about her journey through the game, her time in Portland, and her role in helping Portland to the top of the NWSL standings. Clough also talks about the team's big win at North Carolina, the coming trip to Chicago, and her knowledge about the life and times of one Pierre Soubrier, the team's head athletic trainer.

To see a video of this interview, visit www.YouTube.com/PortlandThornsFC.

In this episode of Catching Up With, Ross Smith sits down with defender Josecarlos Van Rankin. They talk about Josecarlos' childhood, growing up in Pumas' academy, making his pro debut at Azteca, exploring the outdoors around Oregon and the role Peaky Blinders played in his efforts to learn English.

Ann Schatz chats with Thorns FC goalkeeper Bella Bixby about the game cancellation against the Spirit, staying focused on what's at hand, the impact of goalkeeping coach Nadine Angerer has had on her and more.

To see a video of this interview, visit www.YouTube.com/PortlandThornsFC.

Hosts Jake Zivin and Joe Sleven welcome Portland Timbers midfielder George Fochive to the show about his second tour with the team, his play and how the season has been going for him. Plus, Jake and Joe talk about the U.S. Men's National Team World Cup qualifying process.

In Part Two of Catching Up, featuring Ross Smith's podcast with former Timbers defender Nat Borchers, the two talk about Nat's competitive spirit that let him to explore and participate in his first triathlon, banter with Futty Danso about a shutout bonus he chased while with Real Salt Lake, and Borcher's return to the broadcast booth while Ross is on paternity leave.

Hosts Jake Zivin and Joe Sleven discuss the Timbers' win over Seattle, goalkeeper Steve Clark joins to chat about the season and and his hotline phone celebration and hear a look ahead to Portland's upcoming match against the Houston Dynamo.

Ann Schatz converses with Thorns FC forward Sophia Smith with a look back to the Women's International Champions Cup title, playing with teammate Morgan Weaver, how well she knows teammate Crystal Dunn, Smith's energy on the field and more.

To see a video of this interview, visit www.YouTube.com/PortlandThornsFC.

Talk Timbers hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin talk with Portland Timbers and Thorns FC CEO and owner Merritt Paulson. Paulson discusses the state of the Timbers, Thorns and more. We hear about the recent issues with the Timbers and what's being done to fix them, the successes of the Thorns as well as more on the Jeremy Ebobisse trade, the decision to require vaccinations and masks at Providence Park, the search for the new Thorns coach, the development of the teams' academies and a push for new rules about Homegrown rules in both leagues.

NOTE: Full show now available.

Ross Smith talks with former Timbers centerback Nat Borchers about his career, his first visit to Portland, transitioning to the Timbers, the 2015 MLS Cup championship season, and moments from his career. This is Part One of a two-part edition with numerous great stories to hear.

On the eve of his retirement from pro soccer, former Portland Timbers midfielder Rodney Wallace sits down with Ross Smith to talk about Wallace's important MLS Cup goal, his relationship with his teammates, that inaugural 2011 MLS Timbers season and more from across his career.

Judah Newby, Jake Zivin and Ross Smith talk about the win over RSL, getting ready for Seattle and hear from Portland Timbers and Thorns FC general manager and president of soccer Gavin Wilkinson.

Former U.S. international and current broadcast soccer analyst Lori Lindsey sits down with Ann Schatz to talk about the upcoming Women's International Champions Cup coming to Providence Park Aug. 18-21. Learn more about the visiting teams FC Barcelona Feminí and Olympique Lyonnais – and some familiar faces on their teams – in what will be an exciting tournament. Get your tickets here: https://seatgeek.com/women-s-international-champions-cup-tickets?oq=women+s+international+champions+cup+ticketsaid+13889+pid+promo+rid+71521+utm+medium+partnership+utm+source+thorns+utm+campaign+podcast

Timbers soccer analyst Ross Smith sits down with Portland Timbers midfielder Marvin Loría about his debut with Costa Rican giants Saprissa to playing in Portland. Marvin talks about his skill in learning English which he started in school in Costa Rica to who is the Timbers' biggest prankster is.

Host Richard Farley talks about Christine Sinclair and Canada winning the Tokyo Summer Olympics gold medal in women's soccer as they defeated Sweden on penalties.

Farley breaks down the game but also talks about the impact for one of the greatest soccer players of all time: Sinclair.

Richard Farley and Ross Smith discuss the impact of the Jeremy Ebobisse trade and what the striker's four and half years in Portland has meant to the club.

Richard Farley gets you caught up on the Thorns in Tokyo. Adrianna Franch, Crystal Dunn, Lindsey Horan, and Becky Sauerbrunn all started for the U.S. Women's National Team as they defeated Australia 4-3 to win the bronze medal. 

Christine Sinclair and Canada play Sweden in the gold medal match on Thursday evening.

Ann Schatz sits down with Thorns FC assistant coach Rich Gunney to get his reaction to the team's win over KC but also hear about how he met Mark Parsons, how Gunney got into coaching and what his thoughts are on the team's performance throughout July.

To see a video of this interview, visit www.YouTube.com/PortlandThornsFC.

Richard Farley discusses Canada's big 1-0 win over the U.S. in the semifinals of the Tokyo Summer Olympics women's soccer tournament. With the result, Canada advances to the gold medal game while the U.S. moves on to the bronze medal match.

Richard Farley discusses the dramatic penalty kick quarterfinal wins for both Canada and the U.S. Women's National Team at the Tokyo Olympics. Both teams are now set to face each other in the semifinals on Aug. 2.

Hosts Judah Newby, Jake Zivin and Ross Smith talk with Timbers goalkeeping coach Memo Valencia along with a look around the league, international results and a preview into Friday's Timbers-Galaxy showdown in LA.

Timbers.com's Richard Farley and soccer analyst Ross Smith discuss the new Portland Timbers midfielder Santiago Moreno and the impact he can have for the team.

Richard Farley discusses the 0-0 draw for the USWNT against Australia that saw Americans advance to the Olympic quarterfinals. Canada finishes second in their group after drawing 1-1 with Great Britain to also advance.

Host Richard Farley gives an update on Christine Sinclair and Canada's win over Chile while the U.S. women bounce back with a resounding 6-1 over New Zealand.

On this episode The Thorns Show, host Ann Schatz connects with Olivia Moultrie, who became the youngest player in National Women's Soccer League history when she debuted for the Thorns on July 3 at Racing Louisville. The Thorns Show will bring you regular episodes throughout the 2021 NWSL season, connecting you with the most prominent people within PTFC.

Host Richard Farley discusses the U.S. Women's National Team's shock 3-0 loss in their opening match against Sweden and Christine Sinclair's goal in Canada's 1-1 draw with Japan.

Hosts Judah Newby, Jake Zivin and Ross Smith talk with Timbers midfielder Eryk Williamson about his U.S. Men's National Team call up and debut in the Concacaf Gold Cup. They also chat about the team's upcoming match with FC Dallas.

The second edition of The Thorns Show features a true club legend.

Now in her sixth season in Portland, Meghan Klingenberg remains one of the best left backs in the NWSL. During her catchup with Ann Schatz, "Kling" covers the team's state after a win at Racing Louisville, her view of how the team can keep moving forward as well as what she knows about a Thorns teammate: midfielder Angela Salem.

The latest edition of The Thorns Show is available now in full on Thorns FC's YouTube channel.

On this week's Talk Timbers, Judah Newby, Ross Smith and Jake Zivin are joined by Portland head coach Giovanni Savarese, who updates the show on the team's adjustments after their loss in Austin, the impending return of players from Copa América, and the process of building toward July 17 at home against FC Dallas.

Hunter Sulte was a professional soccer player before he graduated high school - an example of the type of trivia you start collecting when you leave home at 13 to pursue your soccer dreams. This offseason, the Timbers Academy product signed his first Major League Soccer contract, and he has since made his full debut.

On this episode of Catching Up, Sulte sits down with Ross Smith to talk about his transitions: Alaska to Oregon; Academy to Timbers 2; Timbers 2 to MLS.

On this episode of Talk Timbers, co-hosts Judah Newby, Jake Zivin and Ross Smith talk with midfielder Diego Chara and his hopeful return to the pitch as the team prepares for Sporting KC. They also take a look around MLS and the numerous international competitions happening this summer.

Host Ross Smith talks with Portland Timbers defender Bill Tuiloma. The two talk about Bill's childhood, his motivations for becoming a footballer, his soccer connections with Joey Barton, his debut at Marseille FC, meeting Andy Polo for the first time - as competitors - and fashion.

Timbers soccer analyst Ross Smith talks with returning midfielder George Fochive. The two catch up after Fochive spent five years overseas. They talk about MLS Cup, Fochive's victory song, how he grew as a player adjusting to playing styles in Denmark and Israel, his incredible life experiences and what he has missed about the Rose City.

Host Ann Schatz talks with Thorns FC head coach Mark Parsons about the start of the team's 2021 season, Five Questions about goalkeeping coach Nadine Angerer, Parson's path to women's soccer and the two most important women in his life--his wife and daughter--the international break, Olivia Moultre and more.

You can watch this interview on the Thorns YouTube page too: https://youtu.be/z3ZeNit4QOQ

Hosts Judah Newby, Jake Zivin and Ross Smith talk about the Timbers loss in Philadelphia while also looking around the league as MLS goes into an international break. 

Talk Timbers returns this week with a look back on Portland's 3-0 victory over LA Galaxy, a preview of Sunday's coming match at the Philadelphia Union, and a check-in with Timbers attacker Jeremy Ebobisse.

Talk Timbers returns this week with a look back on Portland's weekend trip to San Jose, one that say the Timbers get back into the win column with. 2-0 victory ahead of Saturday's visit from the LA Galaxy. To review that with Judah Newby, Ross Smith and Jake Zivin, assistant coach Miles Joseph joins the program, with the crew also welcoming Mike Donovan to this week's show.

There are only five people in the Portland Timbers' Ring of Honor. John Bain is one.

For 35 years, Bain was the club's leading goalscorer, and over his 43 years connected to Portland, the former Timbers midfielder has gone from on the field to off and from player to coach, working with the professionals and youth of Rose City soccer.

On this episode, the Timbers legend joined Ross Smith to talk about his path to Portland and his life in soccer.

Talk Timbers is back to its usual format and ready to look back on the week that was: a loss in Mexico City to Club América before disappointment in Sunday's derby against Seattle. This week, defender Bill Tuiloma joins the show to talk about his weekend goal and shifting focus to Saturday's match in San Jose.

For the second week in a row, Talk Timbers switches to a preview format, again providing context for the night's big battle: Portland; América; Estadio Azteca; CCL quarterfinals leg two.

Simone Charley's rise to prominence within Thorns FC continues to add new chapters, with the one-time undrafted player now establishing herself as one of Portland's regular starters. On this, the latest of analyst Ross Smith's podcast interviews, Charley talks about her past, her present, and the unique look Smith has had into both.

Goalkeeper Jeff Attinella and FOX Sports' John Strong join the show as the Timbers prepared to face Club América in CONCACAF Champions League. 

Attinella talks about facing his good friend, Zarek Valentin, in the match against Houston, getting back on the field and the growth he's made as a person while dealing with adversity the last two seasons. 

Herculez Gomez has spent his post-playing career leveraging his expertise on U.S. and Mexican soccer, and expertise the U.S. international built throughout a playing career that spanning Major League Soccer and Liga MX. In this podcast, Gomez joins Jake Zivin to talk about Club América and assess how the Mexican titans matchup in Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League against the Portland Timbers.

Timbers Head Coach Giovanni Savarese headlines the first Talk Timbers episode of 2021 as the team prepares for its MLS home opener against Houston and stares down a CCL matchup with Club América.

Timbers analyst Ross Smith takes a trip down memory lane with President of Soccer & GM Gavin Wilkinson, former defender Futty Danso and Timber Joey to the Timbers first MLS home match 10 years ago on April 14, 2011. 

Former Timbers Ryan Pore and Leonard Griffin have moved on to another phase of their soccer lives, becoming head coaches at the Division I level in college. On this episode, Ross Smith catches up with each and delves into the lives of the University of Missouri-Kansas City and University of San Francisco coaches.

Defender Zac McGraw got shoutouts from Timbers' president Gavin Wilkinson and head coach Giovanni Savarese last week for the progress he's made over his year as a pro. Here, the West Point graduate talks about that last year, his unique path to professional soccer, and the current state of the Portland Timbers.

As the Portland Timbers' preseason, presented by Old Trapper continues, team analyst Ross Smith continues his check-ins with the team. On this edition, Smith talks to the team's captain, El Maestro Diego Valeri, about his unique offseason and the milestones that are to come in his career - catching in a type of improvised stereo as he finishes his afternoon routine.

With the Portland Timbers preseason, presented by Old Trapper Beef Jerky, in full swing, team analyst Ross Smith caught up with goalkeeper Jeff Attinella, how now feels 'veteran" can be attached to that description. Jeff and Ross talk about that, an active offseason for Tampa sports, and the joy Jeff finds in each preseason.

The morning after the Portland Timbers learned their 2021 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League fate, Jake Zivin touched base with former Timber Jack Jewsbury to get inside the mind of a player when they see their SCCL draw.