The Portland Thorns lost a heartbreaker in Seattle, and then followed up in a big way to smash Gotham FC at home 4-1. It was an awesome response and “get right” moment for the Thorns, and the STF Thorns pod crew recaps all of it.

Phuoc, Emma, Melina, and Wilder break down the loss and the big win. What made Portland so successful last Tuesday? Will the rise of Caiya Hanks ever slow down? Who should the starting goalkeeper be? All this and more in the latest episode of Stumptown Radio!

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Sam and Alex break down the VAR, penalties, offside goals, and counterattacks which were on display during the Portland Timbers' 3-3 draw at home to LAFC on Matchday 9.

They also provide their thoughts on the Omir Fernadez acquisition before the close of the primary transfer window, and *unfortunately* another trip to Starfire in the US Open Cup.

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The biggest day in the NWSL has finally arrived. No, we’re not talking about the postseason, we’re talking about Cascadia rivalry day between the Portland Thorns and Seattle Reign!

Stumptown Radio returns with Phuoc, Wilder, and Rocky sharing their thoughts on the Portland Thorns’ first win of the season over Utah Royals.

The trio also break down why this edition of the Cascadia derby will look a lot different, what to expect, and why this rivalry is so special and the best in women’s sports.

Rob Gale: “There’s important reminders because of what this means to the fans, the rivalry, and the history of that. So Bella [Bixby] and Sam [Coffey] gave a good reminder. The leaders understanding what is on the line in a derby and how it can get heightened.”

Laura Harvey: "I love the rivalry.”"It's the game I circle first & foremost." "The thing I love about the Portland-Seattle rivalry most is we hate each other at our core, but we also respect each other in the same breath."

After a brief hiatus, the lads (Alex, Luukas, and Sam) are back to talk Timbers on Stumptown Radio following a pair of impressive wins against the Colorado Rapids and Houston Dynamo before embarking on a stretch of four road trips in their next five matches.

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Porlanada lives! The Portland Thorns have signed Canadian forward Marie-Yasmine “Mimi” Alidou — what can we expect from the newest Thorn? The Thorns pod crew chat with Laura Bryan of Rise Higher all about Alidou: the type of player she is, how she fits into this Thorns team, and what to watch for as she integrates into the club.

Then, Phuoc, Emma, Wilder, and Melina break down the Thorns home opener. Was the 1-1 draw a fair result? Should Caiya Hanks be starting? What does this team need to do to improve? Listen on to find out!

Plus: Phuoc calling for a change at fullback, Wilder calling for players to just “put the ball in the goal”, Emma calling for preparedness before games, and Melina calling for caution to keep players healthy.

Alex and Luukas share their thoughts on the Timbers’ disappointing 1-1 draw with the LA Galaxy, updates on player availabilities, and provide a brief preview of the club’s Matchday 5 trip to Commerce City, Colorado.

The Portland Thorns started off their 2025 campaign in a very similar fashion to the opening of their 2024 campaign: with a bad loss to the KC Current.

Melina, Phuoc, Sam, and Wilder chatted through the loss, touching on where it went wrong (pretty much from first kick), what needs to change moving forward (pretty much everything), and how we feel about the rest of the season (pretty much the same).

Plus: Phuoc’s “ESPN First Take” moment, Melina’s “they are who we thought they were” moment, Wilder’s “give me something to believe in” moment, and Sam’s “I introduce myself at the least possible second” moment.

The Portland Thorns are finally back! After an offseason of change, injuries, and absences, the Thorns are ready to take the pitch again in 2025.

Who are the big and new names to watch for this year? What should we expect from the new contingent of young and talented players? What is the outlook for what looks to be a rebuilding year for Portland? Emma, Melina, Phuoc, Sam, and Wilder chat through all of that and more.

Including: Emma’s test for Rob Gale, Sam’s proposed (sparkling water) drinking game, Melina’s dose of reality, Wilder’s new era of optimism, and Phuoc’s identification of just how many people believe in the Thorns.

Soph Wilson and Michael Wilson are going to be parents! The news broke today that Soph is expecting her first child, so you know that the Stumptown Footy team had to share our reactions.

Sam, Phuoc, Rocky, and Wilder chat through the human joy of the moment, what it means for the NWSL and women’s sports, and yes, what it means for the Thorns 2025 season.

Plus: Phuoc’s journalistic integrity, Wilder’s undying optimism, and Rocky’s “Welcome to parenthood” basket.

For the first time in 2025, the Portland Timbers have won a game! Sam, Alex, and Luukas sat down to break it all down. We chat about the “Cheeky Little Chappy”, gush about Ian Smith, discuss how we want Portland’s offense to improve, and of course discuss Luukas’ bona fides as a member of Gen Z.

All that, plus: Sam making and then disagreeing with a take in record time, Alex’s Timbers trivia, Luukas’ multiple Stanley cups, and a plea from the entire gang for the comment section.