The last time Atlanta United played the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, great things happened! Really great things! On Saturday, an MLS Cup isn't up for grabs, but #ATLUTD will be out to extend its unbeaten start to the season. The guys (Tyler, Tommy, and Sydney) sit down with The Oregonian's Timbers beat writer Ryan Clarke (https://www.twitter.com/RyanTClarke) to get his thoughts on the state of a very banged-up Portland side, while recounting how he watched the Oregon Ducks get absolutely demolished by the eventual 2-time defending national champion Georgia Bulldogs in Atlanta a few months ago.
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Scarves and Spikes: Timbers! The Oregonian's Ryan Clarke helps us preview ATL/POR

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That's now seven winless matches in a row for Atlanta United as they fall at FC Cincinnati — and see Thiago Almada and Giorgos Giakoumakis leave injured. The guys put the wraps on the match and look ahead to a Nashville SC team under the guidance of a new head coach after the departure of Gary Smith.
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Scarves and Spikes: Atlanta United's winless skid continues ahead of Nashville SC derby

Ugh. Let's put a final bow on Atlanta United's loss to D.C. United. Up next: at FC Cincinnati, a team that's currently on a four-match winning streak.
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Scarves and Spikes: One final look back at D.C. United, plus FC Cincinnati preview

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FIVE STRIPE FINAL: Atlanta United 2-3 D.C. United

Atlanta United broke its winless streak with a win in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32. Can it carry on those winning ways to MLS action vs. D.C. United on Saturday? The guys preview the match!
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Scarves and Spikes: Wrapping up Atlanta United's U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 match, looking ahead to D.C. United

Atlanta United is in turmoil after a second-straight home loss and winless in their past five. Five Stripe Final breaks it down.


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Scarves and Spikes: Timbers! The Oregonian's Ryan Clarke helps us preview ATL/POR

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