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.