In the final Talk Timbers episode of the year, hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin recap the exciting MLS Cup between the Columbus Crew and LAFC with the Crew winning their second trophy in three seasons, look back at the 2023 MLS season and look forward to what's ahead this offseason for the Timbers.

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin discuss the state of the Timbers roster at this stage in the offseason and also talk about the legacy of Sebastián Blanco. 

We also hear a preview of this Saturday's MLS Cup final between the Columbus Crew and LAFC.

Phil Neville makes his Talk Timbers debut as hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin chat with the new Portland head coach on his transition to the Rose City and what he's looking forward to in the role. Plus, Judah and Jake discuss the latest in the Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs.

Note: Talk Timbers will be on hiatus for Nov. 22 and Nov. 29, returning on Dec. 6. 

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin discuss the Portland Timbers' announcement of Phil Neville as the team's new head coach. The show also shares excerpts of an interview between Zivin and Neville with the full version appearing on Timbers.com

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin talk with Timbers general manager Ned Grabavoy to discuss Portland's offseason priorities and update on the head coaching search. Newby and Zivin also discuss the ongoing Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs.

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin look back at MLS Decision Day and the Timbers season coming to an end. They also look back at Portland's 2023 campaign and discuss some of the highlights as well as what offseason changes may bring for the team. Finally, the duo previews the MLS Cup Playoffs.

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin talk about MLS Decision Day 2023 and Portland's push for a spot in the Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs. We also hear from Timbers interim head coach Miles Joseph as he discusses the team's preparations for the drama and Decision Day matchup with Houston Dynamo FC.

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin recap Portland's match with Montréal and look ahead to the MLS Decision Day match against Houston Dynamo FC and the various playoff scenarios. Tom Bogert of The Athletic calls in with some news updates around the league and coaching searches including the latest he's hearing on the Timbers search and candidates.

In this episode of Talk Timbers, host Judah Newby chats through the Timbers recent 3-3 draw with the LA Galaxy, plus Liam McHugh of MLS 360 discusses about what it's like to host the whip around coverage on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, the fluidity of the standings and where the Timbers fit. Finally, Jake Zivin joins from Chicago for a segment on the Timbers upcoming match in Montréal.

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin talk with Timbers interim head coach Miles Joseph about the team's four-game win streak and momentum heading into the upcoming road trip to LA Galaxy. Plus, a discussion of Portland's win over Colorado and how the Timbers have moved up the table.

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin recap the Timbers' 2-0 victory over LAFC and preview the upcoming three matches in a week stretch that starts Sunday against Austin FC. Tony Cherchi, Spanish language host/analyst and bilingual broadcast analyst for MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, joins the show to preview his call of the match at Q2 Stadium in Texas.

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin chat with Timbers interim head coach Miles Joseph about the team's come-from-behind 2-2 draw with Seattle, the upcoming big match this weekend with LAFC and the significance of Stand Together Week and volunteering throughout the city.

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin discuss Portland parting ways with head coach Giovanni Savarese. They also preview the upcoming match with Vancouver and hear from Zivin talk about his call of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami winning the League's Cup.

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin are joined by Timbers goalkeeper David Bingham ahead of Sunday's road clash against the Houston Dynamo. Judah and Jake also preview the final stretch run of MLS regular-season play and the push for the playoffs plus Jake discusses his upcoming call of the League's Cup Final between Nashville and Inter Miami.

Host Judah Newby and former Timbers USL player Aaron Heinzen break down Portland's Leagues Cup match with C.F. Monterrey and look ahead to the remaining 11 matches of the MLS regular season. Jake Zivin stops by for his latest Messi-Mania excursions with Apple TV.

Timbers alumni and radio analyst Aaron Heizen joins host Judah Newby this week on Talk Timbers. The two are joined by MLSsoccer.com's Tom Bogert to talk about the two new Timbers - Antony and Bryan Acosta - acquired in the summer transfer window. Plus, Jake Zivin joins from Miami to help preview the Leagues Cup Round of 32 matchup with C.F. Monterrey.

Hosts Judah Newby and Keith Bleyer have Timbers GM Ned Grabavoy and MLS Season Pass broadcaster Jake Zivin on the show as they reflect on a memorable night against Columbus and go all in on the upcoming Leagues Cup.

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin are joined by MLS Season Pass for Apple TV analyst Kyndra de St. Aubin who will be on the call for Saturday's Portland at Minnesota match. Newby and Zivin will also recap the recent matches at home and discuss the upcoming two match road swing to Minnesota and then Colorado on July 4th.

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin are joined by former U.S. Women's National Team defender & former San Jose Earthquakes soccer analyst Danielle Slaton, now an analyst for MLS Season Pass. As Portland preps to face the Earthquakes this weekend, Slaton, who was on the call this past weekend for Portland's 1-0 win over FC Dallas, talks about what impressed her about the Timbers, what has been working this year for San Jose, the upcoming debut for NWSL expansion side Bay FC, and what she expects from Thorns stars and the USWNT in the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Host Judah Newby is joined by Timbers soccer broadcaster Keith Bleyer as they begin the show discussing the draw with the Seattle Sounders. They then hear from new Portland technical director Jack Dodd to learn about his role with the Timbers, the way he identifies players and how the league has changed in his time in soccer. They also chat about the Lionel Messi news and Jake Zivin stops by to talk about news across the league and preview the Timbers' upcoming match with FC Dallas.

Judah Newby hosts alongside Timbers soccer voice and analyst Keith Bleyer as they chat with Portland head coach Giovanni Savarese about how the team is bouncing back from their loss to KC, the big upcoming Cascadia rivalry match against the Seattle Sounders, the progression of Sebastián Blanco and more. Newby also chats with Jake Zivin about the upcoming weekend match. 

Hosts Jake Zivin and Judah Newby are back with a new episode of Talk Timbers. 

Nate Bukaty, a longtime SKC broadcaster who has the call this Sunday on FOX, joins the hosts for a wide-ranging conversation on the broadcast experience through the first year of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV as well as FOX, and how Portland and SKC shape up ahead of Sunday's match.

In this episode of Talk Timbers, hosts Jake Zivin and Judah Newby discuss the Portland Timbers' 2-2 home draw against Austin FC, highlighting the team's positive moments and performances of Evander and Claudio Bravo. They also touch upon the Timbers' upcoming match against the Vancouver Whitecaps and the importance of getting a result.

Later in the episode, former Timber and club broadcaster Ross Smith (who will be on the call for the Vancouver match on MLS Season Pass) joins the show to talk about his return to Providence Park as an Apple TV analyst. He shares his thoughts on the current Timbers squad and their potential in the upcoming games. 

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin reflect on the Timbers' crucial away win against St. Louis City SC last weekend and discuss maintaining momentum in their upcoming home game against the Verde. 

They welcome former Timber Jack Jewsbury, also known as Captain Jack, to discuss the memorable day when 8-year-old Atticus Lane DuPre was granted a wish by Make-A-Wish Oregon to play against the Timbers with his team, The Green Machine.

On Saturday, May 6, 2023, during the home match against Austin FC, the Timbers will celebrate the 10th "wish-a-versary" of the 2013 Atticus match. The event will also provide a fundraising opportunity to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon, which assists children battling critical illnesses in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Portland Timbers vs. Austin FC
Saturday, May 3, 2023 at 7:30pm 
Providence Park

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As the Portland Timbers gear up for Matchday 10, they find themselves traveling to the heart of Missouri to face St. Louis City SC this Saturday night. This marks their second meeting in the 2023 season, with the Timbers seeking redemption after a home loss to St. Louis back on March 11.

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin recap last weekend's away defeat against FC Cincinnati, and switch gears to the new challenge ahead.

They invite guest Tom Timmerman, a writer the St Louis Post-Dispatch, to the show to give his insight into the current state of his city's team, currently #1 in the Western Conference standings.

Host Judah Newby and Jake Zivin invite Portland Timbers head coach Giovanni Savarese to the show to discuss the incredible home win over the Seattle Sounders last weekend.

Savarese talks about Asprilla's form and incredible bicycle kick goal, the moments and players that changed the match, and preparing for the road trip to face FC Cincinatti this Saturday, April 22. 

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin have all eyes on Seattle as the Timbers prepare for Saturday's home clash against the Sounders. 

They go behind enemy lines, inviting Jackson Felts (host of Sounders Weekly) to join the show. Felts highlights the mutual hatred and respect between the two clubs and cities, what he feels as the easing of the rivalry in recent years, and the good relationship between the head coaches Brian Schmetzer and Giovanni Savarese. Felts also discusses the Sounders' current form, their striker situation, and how Schmetzer might manage Raul Ruidiaz coming off the bench.

Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders
Saturday, April 15, 2023, 7:30 pm PT
Providence Park

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Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin discuss the Portland Timbers's draw against Dallas, calling out Franck Boli's late goal in stoppage time and Santiago Moreno's standout performance. They then look ahead to this Saturday's match against Whitecaps FC in Vancouver, BC, the first of 6 Cascadia Cup matches this year. 

Newly-signed forward Franck Boli joins the show to talk about his first goal, how his new teammates have helped him settle in, and his experiences playing soccer in other countries.

It's all eyes on Dallas in this episode of Talk Timbers!

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin discuss the Timbers' upcoming road trip to Texas this Saturday afternoon (kickoff: April 1, 2023 at 5:30pm PT). They reminisce on some of the past challenges of playing at Toyota Stadium and discuss the growth of former Timber Marco Farfan, who has become one of Dallas's most consistent players.

The hosts then invite FC Dallas writer Garrett Melcer on the show to give us insight into the team the Timbers will face on Saturday. Melcer mentions their recent loss to reigning MLS Cup champions, LAFC, but emphasizes their positive mentality and resilience in their previous games, coming back after conceding an early goal. He also talks about their "star man", 22-year-old forward Jesús Ferreira who scored 18 goals last season—a club record.

In this episode of Talk Timbers, hosts Jake Zivin and Judah Newby sit down to discuss the Timbers' difficult start to the season and the need for more goals from their strikers, but praising forward Tega Ikoba's first MLS goal at Atlanta, where his family was in attendance. Looking ahead to the home game this Saturday, March 25, they also discuss the Galaxy's slow start to the season and their missing key players.

Shannon Murray, the head coach of T2, then joins the show to talk about the club's structure, the relationship between T2 and the first team, and the importance of player development. Murray shares some insights into the team's preparations for the new season, including the role of academy players and the challenges they face. 

Murray also highlights some of the T2 players to watch out for this year.

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin break down last weekend's tough home loss to St. Louis City SC, and how the team will respond.  

Then they welcome Timbers head coach Giovanni Savarese to the show, as he preps the team for the Saturday, March 18 clash at Atlanta United. It will be the team's first trip back to Georgia since the 2018 MLS Cup. 

Savarese talks about moving on from injuries, Evander's continued growth and integration in Portland, the signing of Ivorian forward Franck Boli, and the group's mentality as they step into Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin welcome Heath Pearce, a former University of Portland standout and current broadcast analyst who will be on the call this Saturday, March 11 for the Timbers' home clash against St. Louis City SC.

Pearce shares his experience as a broadcaster for MLS Season Pass on Apple TV and talks about his journey from playing to broadcasting, which brought the discovery that he can still enjoy the same satisfaction and closeless to the sport that he had on the field.

Pearce expresses his excitement for the match this weekend, particularly on the topic of set pieces, where he sees St. Louis City as a potential threat. He also breaks down the visiting expansion team's roster build and their surprise success in their first two games.

Defender Justin Rasmussen talks clean sheet, the season-opening win against Sporting Kansas City, and preparing for a showdown with defending–MLS Cup champs LAFC on Saturday, March 4.  

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin break down everything PTFC every week on Talk Timbers. 

As the countdown to soccer in Portland begins, hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin preview the upcoming season opener with Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, February 25, discuss the Bill Tuiloma trade, and break down the new MLS Playoff format.  

Come for the analysis, stay for the discussion of why Zivin is a "pink tie guy."

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin present the first live Talk Timbers show since pre-pandemic times, with Jake joining the show from preseason in Indio, California where the Timbers are two games into the Coachella Valley Invitational.

They break down the performances against LA Galaxy and Toronto FC, Evander's two goals in as many games, and Saturday's upcoming "dress rehearsal" against New York City FC for the season opener on February 25.

Then, head coach Giovanni Savarese joins live to discuss his thinking behind the games and lineups, followed by midfielder Diego Chara who talks about his mindset and sense of responsibility ahead of his 13th(!) season with the club.

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. 

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.

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."

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.

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.