Portland Timbers Podcasts

Jake Zivin and Joe Slevin reflect on the TImbers' recent winning streak as the playoffs approach, the upcoming home game against Minnesota United, and call on special guest Liam Ridgewell to take us behind the scenes during the Austin FC weather delay. (Nachos were scarce.) 

Timbers star midfielder Sebastián Blanco then joins the show to talk about how the Timbers are getting it done: "Sometimes, you know, it's more about playing nice, playing [with] beauty. Everybody loves that. We love to [do that]. But sometimes, you just have to play well and... help the team in every moment."

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 4:54pm PDT

Jake Zivin and Joe Slevin know how much is on the line for the Timbers in Friday's game against the Seattle Sounders at Providence Park, and break down the Western Conference playoff picture. 

They then talk to President of Soccer/GM Gavin Wilkinson, who gets candid about his disappointment in the team's performances during the losses at Toronto and Kansas City, work ethic, the evolution of the rivalry with Seattle, and his thoughts about the Sounders' fanbase.

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 3:07pm PDT

An all-around good time as Judah Newby and Jake Zivin grapple with what, exactly, happened in Toronto and highlight some promising things they saw on the field during the Timbers' 3-1 loss.

Looking ahead to the Timbers' crucial road game in the Heartland (Sunday, Aug 21, 4:30pm PT), Jake and Judah chat with Nate Bukaty, commentator for Sporting Kansas City. Nate breaks down the SKC's newly-discovered attacking chemistry and also some lingering weak points in defense (SKC blew a 3-1 lead against Austin FC last week). 

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Talk Timbers is back with Judah Newby, Jake Zivin and Liam Ridgewell. They joke about the staff game that Ridgewell played in, take a look at the Timbers 1-1 draw with Dallas while also previewing the Timbers upcoming match against Toronto FC. Defender Bill Tuiloma is also interviewed about the upcoming match and how the team is preparing to face them and their key midseason additions.

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 3:06pm PDT

Judah Newby, Jake Zivin and Liam Ridgewell discuss the Timbers come-from-behind win last weekend over San Jose including the key second-half goals as well as the strong play of goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic. Portland also made an important U22 Initiative signing this week with defender Juan David Mosquera that the group chats about. We look to this Saturday as Portland prepares to face Minnesota United FC on the road in an increasingly tightly packed Western Conference. Finally, Loons play-by-play broadcaster Callum Williams also joins the group to give perspective on Minnesota.

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 3:05pm PDT

Hosts Judah Newby, Jake Zivin and Liam Ridgewell discuss the Portland Timbers' recent draw against Vancouver, Portland's upcoming clash with the San Jose Earthquakes, the team's unique streak of five straight games converting a penalty and we also hear from forward Jaroslaw Niezgoda about his recent strong run of form.

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 10:42am PDT

With Judah Newby out for health and safety protocols and unavailable for selection, hosts Jake Zivin and Liam Ridgewell give some big picture takeaways from the Timbers' important 3-0 rivalry win over the Sounders in Seattle. We also get an in-depth preview into Portland's next Cascadia rivalry match coming up Sunday against Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Providence Park

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 10:37am PDT

Judah Newby, Jake Zivin and Liam Ridgewell recap the Timbers' draw against Nashville and the group also looks ahead to the big Cascadia rivalry match Saturday against Seattle. We also hear from FOX soccer broadcaster John Strong as he shares some of his favorite memories of Timbers-Sounders battles.

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 1:42pm PDT

Hosts Jake Zivin, Liam Ridgewell and Joe Sleven take a look at the Timbers draw last week against the LA Galaxy and preview Saturday's game at Providence Park against the Colorado Rapids. Timbers2 head coach Shannon Murray also joins the show to discuss his team's season so far, the development of players and the team's recent victory over Houston Dynamo 2.

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 3:29pm PDT

Talk Timbers returns from the international break as hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin discuss the Timbers difficult first 15 games of the season and how they'll need to come out strong in the de facto second half of the season. We also hear from Timbers midfielder Marvin Loría about what he's been up to during the break. Newby and Zivin also discuss the big MLS and Apple broadcast deal and soccer analyst Joe Sleven joins to preview Portland's upcoming game with the LA Galaxy.

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 10:15am PDT