Portland Timbers Podcasts

Host Judah Newby and Jake Zivin discuss the Timbers' preseason trip to California, where they play three games in the Coachella Valley Invitational, team bonding, and last week's fan forum. 

Then, newly-appointed CEO Heather Davis joins the J's to chat about her background, what her new responsibilities mean to her, and the electric atmosphere at Providence Park. 

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Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin discuss the US-Colombia friendly, which featured a trio of Timbers on the field. They dive into Eryk Williamson's "special qualities," Juan David Mosquera's coming breakout, and more.

Former co-host and new MLS Season Pass broadcast analyst Ross Smith joins the show to talk about his future, the league's unprecendented partnership with Apple, and the major storylines for the Timbers heading into the 2023 regular season.

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Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin discuss the preseason—exactly one month before the regular season kicks off—new CEO Heather Davis, and the launch of MLS Season Pass on February 1. 

Timbers general manager Ned Grabavoy joins the show to talk about the experience he brings and the challenges of his new role. 

"Without question, the leadership style—how I'm going to lead—and how that is different from previously is certainly an important thing," Grabavoy says in the interview. "We have a staff and a group of players on our roster that are very familiar with one another and that have been at the club for a number of years. And so it's not about going in and trying to reinvent the wheel. But you do want to try to find a way to to mold things a certain way [to move to] where you see the club going and evolving."

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Tom Bogert of MLSSoccer.com joins the show with some intriguing analysis on the Timbers' new Brazilian midfielder Evander, calling him "the biggest incoming move of the off-season so far, full stop."

Talk Timbers hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin also discuss the longest offseason in MLS history, the team's preseason training camp in Arizona, and Jake's new role as play-by-play announcer for MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

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As the preseason ramps up, head coach Giovanni Savarese talks about Evander's language and football skills, the energy and desire throughout the team, and getting ready for the season opener on February 25. 

Talk Timbers hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin also discuss Apple TV, Diego Valeri's entry into broadcasting, and Ned Grabavoy new role as general manager. 

Direct download: TT_Full_Show_01-11-23.mp3
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In the final Talk Timbers of 2022, hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin give a send off to co-host Liam Ridgewell who moves on to become a Timbers assistant coach in 2023. The trio also sit down with Portland defender Zac McGraw to chat about his new contract extension, his path from the U.S. Military Academy to MLS, his growth as a player and looking forward to 2023. Finally, Talk Timbers gives a preview into the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France.

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Judah Newby and Liam Ridgewell discuss Portland's big offseason signing of Evander and what kind of impact he can have for the Timbers. The hosts also sit down for an exclusive interview with the Brazilian to talk about why he signed with the Timbers, his excitement in coming to the Rose City and his goals for helping the club succeed.

The show concludes with a discussion about the World Cup, the U.S. Men's National Team's performance there and Ridgewell's excitement for England.

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In the last show before the Thanksgiving break, Judah Newby and Jake Zivin congratulate their co-host Liam Ridgewell on his new position as a Timbers assistant coach. 

Timbers assistant coach and USMNT legend Carlos Llamosa also joins the program to talk about his experiences playing in the 2002 World Cup in South Korea.

 

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Timbers broadcast announcer Jake Zivin is along for the ride in DC, following the Thorns on their quest for a third NWSL Championship title. 

Zivin interviews the players at NWSL Media Day and asked for their thoughts ahead of Saturday's climactic final against the Kansas City Current at Audi Field. 

Interviewees, in order: Bella Bixby, Abby Smith, Christine Sinclair, Natalie Beckman, Emily Menges, Morgan Weaver, Taylor Porter, Sam Coffey, Janine Beckie, Hannah Betfort, Becky Sauerbrunn, and Yazmeen Ryan.

Direct download: 10-27-22_Media_Day_Podcast.mp3
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Judah Newby and Jake Zivin dedicate this week's episode to the Portland Thorns, who are heading to Audi Field in DC for the 2022 NWSL Championship on Saturday, October 29 in search of a third star above the crest.

The hosts discuss the thrilling, raucous Sunday semifinal win over San Diego Wave FC, the excitement around the Thorns roster, and invite veteran defender Meghan Klingenberg to preview the biggest game of the season. 

Listener warning: language. 

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