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.