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.

Diego Valeri's place among MLS's 25 Greatest players of all-time speaks to his impact on and off the field. The day before his place was announced, a former teammate, Nat Borchers, joined a fellow analyst and former Timber, Ross Smith, to talk about Valeri's impact in the Rose City and his place in Major League Soccer history.

On Friday, December 4, 2020, Portland Timbers President of Soccer Gavin Wilkinson connected with Jake Zivin to reflect on the Timbers’ 2020 season and look forward to the challenges of 2021, on both the MLS side and in the NWSL with the Portland Thorns.

This interview is also available via our PTFC Podcasts stream, accessible via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the other places you get your audio.

Sam Stejskal brings a unique viewpoint to his beat at The Athletic - a perspective that's informed not only by his national perspective on Major League Soccer but also his time in an MLS front office, living in multiple league markets, and climbing to a place as one of the foremost breakers of news on the league's landscape. Today, we talked to Stejskal about not only where the league sits at the end of a strange 2020 season but about a first for a Timbers icon: the selection of Diego Chara to the league's Best XI for the first time in the midfielder's decade in Portland.

Ross Smith talks with midfielder Diego Chara ahead of the Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs about their break in-between games, how Chara has been resting, the team's confidence in their play at the end of the regular season and how they're preparing for FC Dallas (7pm PT, ESPN).

Since returning to the team in 2018, Jorge Villafaña has been a constant on the left side of the Portland Timbers' defense, recently surpassing 100 career appearances for the club before scoring his first goal in green and gold: this weekend's late equalizer against Los Angeles FC. In this interview, Villafaña talks life back in California, his story moving to the small screen, the downs and ups of professional sports, and his play over the Timbers' 2020 season.

Ann Schatz and Katherine Reynolds talk about Kath's decision to retire, being a pioneer in the women's game as her career spanned multiple leagues and countries, and Christine Sinclair and Emily Menges' campaign (already) to bring her out of retirement. Plus a surprise pop in from Kath's longtime friend and teammate, Angela Salem.

On January 16, 2020, their lives came together: one drafted by the Portland Thorns; the other, traded to them. From there, Morgan Weaver and Christen Westphal would go on to be roommates, sharing in a first season in the Rose City that saw each contribute to the two-time NWSL Champions' makeover. Now, with the 2020 season behind them, the two reflect on their year together, and how a friendship started with a WiFi password.

Last Friday at the Timbers Training Center in Beaverton, Oregon, Timbers assistant coach Miles Joseph caught up with us to talk about his family's life amid our COVID world, the impact that world is having on college soccer, and the ways developing talent have changed over the last seven months. Plus, at a time when the Timbers were coming off a six-goal performance, Joseph discussed the different defenses Portland had faced over their four previous games, as well as the challenges of forging an attack with enough options to beat those varying approaches.

Timbers goalkeeper Steve Clark put in an MLS Team of the Week performance on Sunday against the San Jose Earthquakes, but before delivering that shutout, the Timbers' starting goalkeeper sat down with us to give us his view on a few reoccurring topics around his squad: what's going right; why it's happening now; and what it means for the rest of the team's 2020. For Clark, the framing around a lot of those questions dances around the real story - the team's underlying process, and how that continues to improve.

Blake Bodily made his Major League Soccer debut at the MLS is Back Tournament in Orlando, and upon returning to Portland, he almost immediately got hurt. Now nearing the end of his recovery window from a leg injury, the Homegrown Player is looking to build upon his first Timbers minutes.

On this edition of Catching Up With, we talk with Blake about that Orlando debut as well as his path to Portland, one that saw him relocate from his native Idaho at the age of 16 to pursue a professional career. We get his thoughts on that switch, his early jump from college to pro, and the alternate universe of 2020 where he'd be a featured player for Timbers 2.

Ann Schatz catches up with the international all-time leading goal-scorer, Thorns FC forward Christine Sinclair. The two talk about the team's run in the NWSL Fall Series, what it would mean to win the Verizon Community Shield, scoring goals (lots of goals), what keeps her motivated and what 2020 has been like for Sinc.

Perhaps you know Carlos Llamosa as an assistant coach for the Portland Timbers, or maybe you knew of him as a U.S. international who appeared at the 2002 World Cup. Less known, though, are Llamosa's roots in the game: how he came into the sport; his childhood inspirations; why he was able to develop into an international-level talent.

On the latest of our Catching Up With interviews, we talk to the Timbers assistant about how his love for the game developed and when, if ever, he sees himself handing up his boots.

On September 19, Aljaz Ivacic made his Major League Soccer debut, earning a victory in goal for the Portland Timbers against the San Jose Earthquakes. That win came 21 months after he moved to Oregon from his native Slovenia. In between, the 26-year-old had to recover from an early-2019 surgery as well as pay his dues with Portland's USL team, Timbers 2. Now, having played a part in the Timbers' 6-1 win over the Earthquakes, Ivacic can move on the next step of his MLS story.

Last week, we talked to Ivacic about that MLS debut but also some of the qualities that distinguish him from his fellow goalkeepers in Portland. Perhaps more importantly, we get his verdicts on "Allio," "Jazzy," and the other names he's picked up during his time in green and gold.

Marco Farfan is still one of the youngest members of the Portland Timbers, but in the three years since his MLS debut, the Gresham native has also become one of the team's most-tenured, as well as its lone member from the Portland metro.

On this edition of Catching Up With, we talk to Farfan about 2020 in his hometown, his recent performances at his natural (left back) and new (right back) positions, and the biggest changes he's seen over his years in Portland's locker room.

Julio Cascante has appeared in five of the Timbers' last six games, including the full 90 minutes of the team's last two: victories over San Jose and Seattle. After not appearing in the Timbers' first 19 games of 2020, the third-year Timber is now seeing regular playing time, helping Portland to a tie atop MLS's Western Conference.

Last week, we caught up with Julio after Portland's 6-1 victory against the Earthquakes - a game that would see the 26-year-old Costa Rican record his first Timbers goal. But instead of focusing on life on the field, most of our Catching Up With talks about Cascante's life away from the game, where he and his wife are two months from becoming first-time parents.

Ann Schatz checks in with Thorns defender Emily Menges. The two chat about Menges' SEVEN seasons in Portland, draft day stories that could have taken her to another club, the team's culture and progressing through the NWSL Fall Series.

Shannon Murray's been on both sides of the Timbers-Sounders divide. As a Washingtonian who went on to a standout soccer career for the Huskies at UW, Murray has a small place in Seattle soccer history, one augmented by being the first player signed by the Sounders when the team began its latest professional era. Along his soccer path, though, Murray has ventured south, where his second soccer life currently makes his the longest tenured coach on the Timbers' staff.

Today, we catch up with Coach Murray to talk about the strange world of MLS in 2020, the joy coaches take in seeing player development, and when Shannon Murray the player was like 20 years ago.

Zac McGraw has yet to make his Major League Soccer debut, but over the first half of his debut season, the rookie defender has already come so far.

From a late-round draft pick in January's MLS SuperDraft to, this spring, a graduate of the United States Military Academy, the Redondo Beach native has fully transitioned to civilian life, making the rare switch from West Point cadet to MLS prospect - jumping from the Patriot League to the top division of U.S. soccer.

On this edition of Catching Up With, we talk to Zac about his 2020, get his thoughts on being thrown into team life during MLS Is Back, and look into the near future of his new career.

Ann Schatz catches up with defender Becky Sauerbrunn as she makes her way back from injury. The two chat navigating training during smoke and wildfires across Oregon, Becky's passions, a letter from RBG, band stories from high school and mentoring younger players.

Guillermo "Memo" Valencia has been with the Portland Timbers for over two years, serving as the team's goalkeeper coach since head coach Giovanni Savarese's arrival before the 2018 season. Before that, Valencia's time in the game goes back to his native Colombia and through lower division soccer in the tri-state area, where he competed in the USISL against and with Savarese and fellow Timbers assistant Carlos Llamosa.

On this episode of Catching Up With, we learn about Valencia's time as a professional and how that informs his current task: preparing the likes of Steve Clark, Jeff Attinella and Aljaz Ivacic.

Ann Schatz talks with Thorns rookie forward Sophia Smith about her unique Utah experience during the NWSL Challenge Cup, bonding with her teammates, rehabbing her injury, new experiences at Providence Park, what motivates her and more.

How did Mark Parsons celebrate returning home from this summer's NWSL Challenge Cup bubble? By taking a week off. Then, it was back to work.

On the brink of the NWSL's Fall Series, we caught up with the Thorns head coach to talk about life after Utah, the lessons he learned about his rebuilt squad, and the goals he has for this month, when four games will give his team a chance to continue their progress from the Challenge Cup.

With Thorns returning to play in a 2020 fall series, listen to this roundtable podcast hosted by Ann Schatz where she talks with Rocky Rodríguez, Kelli Hubly, Morgan Weaver and Meghan Klingenberg to discuss the NWSL Challenge Cup, takeaways and reflections, team chemistry, personal growth in 2020 and looking ahead to the Fall Series.

In the moments after the Portland Timbers won the MLS Is Back tournament, his face appeared on the fieldside screen, though in spirit, Andrés Flores had been with his teammates throughout. Leaving the Timbers in the days before Orlando to be with his dying father, "Ruso" had stayed in touch, including through the good luck messages collected for the team as Portland approached the tournament's final rounds.

Now reintegrated into the group, the El Salvador international talks about his recent loss, his team's success in Florida, the new home he's made in Portland as well as the increasing competition at his position in midfield.

As Stand Together Week 2020 gets underway, listen to a special podcast from scholar, author, human rights activist, pioneer for racial equality and internationally recognized expert on sports issues, Dr. Richard Lapchick leads a discussion and Q&A on how the power of sport can impact positive social change. Jake Zivin hosts the presentation with Timbers president of business Mike Golub as well as Timbers forward Jeremy Ebobisse joining the conversation.  

To learn more on Stand Together Week and how you can get involved, visit www.timbers.com/standtogetherweek.

Jake Zivin, Ross Smith and Nat Borchers wrap up the MLS is Back Tournament with ESPN's Stefano Fusaro. They talk about Portland winning the title, the final itself, the family feel the Timbers have become and Fusaro's interactions with the club in Orlando. Our hosts also share their thoughts on the tournament MVP and Best XI selections and get ready for the return of the regular season.

Ross Smith caught up with Diego Chara from Orlando. The two talk about Chara's 300th match with the club, the MLS is Back Tournament Final, and getting to see family again, soon.

Hosts Jake Zivin, Ross Smith and Nat Borchers are joined by former USMNT player and FS1 soccer analyst Stu Holden and ESPN announcer Jon Champion on this episode of the MLS is Back Tournament Podcast. They share their perspectives on the tournament and insight into the final. Plus, Holden shares some great John Strong stories. And our trio previews the big game against Orlando. Also, Borchers pays off a bet.

Ross Smith catches up with Timbers assistant coach Miles Joseph down in Orlando as the team prepares for the MLS is Back Tournament semifinals. The two chat about a coach's life in the bubble, the strong play of Sebastián Blanco, staff soccer team selection and more.

On the show, Jake Zivin, Ross Smith and Nat Borchers chat with legendary broadcaster JP Dellacamera about the MLS is Back Tournament and he gives an inside look at the Timbers next opponent in the semifinals: the Philadelphia Union. Also, the three chat about the Timbers' quarterfinal victory and preview both semifinal games. Plus, Ross pays off a bet.

Hosts Jake Zivin, Nat Borchers and Ross Smith talk with Timbers midfielder Diego Chara about reaching the 300 career games across all competitions milestone, some of Diego's favorite moments and his nickname as "The Godfather." Also, Jake, Ross and Nat take you into the players' mindset of a penalty kick shootout and preview the quarterfinals with a close look at NYCFC on Saturday.

Ross Smith checks in with defender Larrys Mabiala live from the bubble in Orlando. The two talk about the team's run to the knockout rounds, life in the bubble, keeping in touch with family back home, childhood heroes, French connections around the league and more.

Hosts Jake Zivin and Nat Borchers break down the LAFC result, impact of winning Group F and preview the Round of 16 with a look at FC Cincinnati. They also have a great chat with soccer play-by-play man John Strong interrupted by BREAKING NEWS out of Atlanta. Finally, they're joined by MLSsoccer.com's Jason Saghini for a peek behind the curtain of how the digital group is executing content down in Orlando.

Ross Smith catches up with forward Jeremy Ebobisse in Orlando. The two discuss the team's start to the tournament, his performances in the opening games, life in the bubble and Settlers of Catan battles with teammates.

Live from inside the bubble in Utah, defender Meghan Klingenberg talks with Ann Schatz about the camaraderie among her teammates, fan support from afar, her legendary pre-game speeches and about the upcoming semifinal match vs. Houston.

Hosts Jake Zivin, Ross Smith and Nat Borchers chat with Timbers goalkeeper Steve Clark about the team's first two performances in the MLS is Back Tournament, his experiences in Orlando so far, his starfish spider save move, and more. Plus the trio talk about the latest headlines around the tournament and look ahead to the match-up with LAFC

Timbers broadcasters Jake Zivin, Nat Borchers and Ross Smith talk with ESPN's Stefano Fusaro. Fusaro, who is inside the bubble in Orlando at the MLS is Back Tournament talks about life there, Portland's performance in their win over the LA Galaxy, other notable moments in the tournament so far and the group looks ahead to Portland's next game against the Houston Dynamo.

Soccer broadcaster Ross Smith chats on Instagram Live with Timbers midfielder Eryk Williamson about his performance in the team's 2-1 win over the LA Galaxy, how the team is adjusting and preparing for the Houston Dynamo, and playing some intense Settlers of Catan off-the-field matches with his teammates.

Ann Schatz checks in with forward Morgan Weaver from the bubble in Utah. They talk about her growth and rookie campaign, her stellar collegiate career and facing North Carolina in the NWSL Challenge Cup quarterfinals. Powered by Verizon.

Soccer analyst Ross Smith chatted with Timbers defender Jorge Villafaña on an Instagram Live stream (now converted down to podcast form) about life in the Orlando bubble, training, testing and preparing for their first match against the LA Galaxy in the MLS is Back Tournament.

During an extended break in the NWSL Challenge Cup, Ann Schatz checks in with goalkeeper Bella Bixby. The two talk about life in the "bubble," the in-club ping-pong pros, playing her first games for the Thorns, her soccer journey and more. This interview from Utah was powered by Verizon.

Drafted by the Thorns. Beginning her professional career. Finishing her college courses. Preparing for the NWSL. Life has come pretty fast for Morgan Weaver, the second overall pick in January's NWSL College Draft, and that's not even considering that much of that life has taken place amid a global pandemic.

On this episode of Breaking Lines, the former Washington State Cougar talks about her new life in Portland, living with another Thorn who has relocated from up north, the importance of lighting in your iPhone photos and why Mark Parsons and Nadine Angerer have made her laugh during her first months as a pro.

For the when, we’ll have to wait, but after Thursday’s MLS is Back Tournament draw, we now know the who. The Portland Timbers will return to action next month against, in some order, Los Angeles FC, the LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo for Group F play in Orlando, Florida.

Minutes after the draw, the Timbers’ broadcast team — Jake Zivin, Ross Smith and Nat Borchers — assembled for this emergency podcast, taking inventory of what this week’s news means for Portland’s season and what the realities of a Covid-19 world mean for the transition back to the field.