Katelyn Best and Tyler Nguyen review the Thorns repeat 3-1 win (kind of) against the Seattle Reign in back to back weeks. Our Chicago friend @SandHerrera_ drops by to receive our commiserations. The Paul Riley discourse machine accelerates ahead of the final, which we look forward to with some hesitance, because it's going to suck.

Red Smoke Radio: Episode 14, 2018

A Portland Thorns and NWSL podcast by Stumptown Footy.
Music: "Zigurat" by Bflecha, courtesy of Arkestra Records

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Professional

Sports & Recreation

Amateur

Outdoor

College & High School

Katelyn Best and Tyler Nguyen talk goings on in Portland, the fact that the Thorns are somehow still in the NWSL Challenge Cup, and hexing the moon.

RSR 39: What do you mean they won

Katelyn Best and Tyler Nguyen break down the exciting new tactical formations the Thorns brought to Utah for the one-off tournament and are full of admiration for the youthful and exciting team the Thorns are trialing there.

RSR 38: The Suburban Dream

Katelyn Best chats with Thorns legend Emily Menges about which players she's been studying, what books she's been reading in quarantine, talking to Scott Vallow about the importance of players associations, and playing in club continental woso.

Emily Menges Interview!

Katelyn and Tyler chat with Claire Watkins and Sandra Herrera about the now legendary 4-4 draw between the Chicago Red Stars and Portland Thorns in 2019.

36: Red Smoke Radio/Southside Trap Crossover: 4-4, 4/20

The 2014 Portland Thorns season. Riley Ball. The most entertaining team in the world. What happened? Katelyn and Tyler look on, astonished, at Portland's place in one of the wackiest NWSL seasons in history.

Red Smoke Radio: Episode 14, 2018

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