Sam and Alex chat about the week that was for the Portland Timbers — Advancing to the US Open Cup Ro16 after a win in Tacoma, earning a clean sheet and three points at home in their return to MLS play, and all of the overhead kicks and saves in between.

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The Portland Timbers unbeaten run came to an ignominious end in San Jose, and then they survived another chapter in the Starfire Sports U.S. Open Cup Chronicles.

And there are a plethora of a games on the horizon to bring even more chaos.

Sam “please don’t make me go back to Starfire ever again” Svilar and Luukas “I’m in the industry and here are all of the secrets” Ojala take to the mics to break down a roller coaster week, and preview the match against Sporting Kansas City.

Welcome to Stumptown Radio, we are back with another episode of Portland Thorns coverage!

The defending NWSL Shield and Champions, Orlando Pride rolled into the Rose City and were stunned at Providence Park, coming up empty-handed in a 0-1 loss. Thanks to Reyna Reyes, Mackenzie “Macca” Arnold, and the backline’s dominance, they got another signature win in 2025.

Phuoc, Emma, and Wilder break down the 1-0 victory, preview the San Diego Wave match, talk the summer transfer window, and if the team have met expectations so far in 2025.

Don’t miss out on Phuoc’s exciting news, Wilder’s ‘interesting’ choice, and Emma’s sick game performance (Michael Jordan/MJ flu game - IYKYK) on the podcast.

Be sure to see us on Saturday for the pregame show.

The boys were live on Substack ahead of tonight’s U.S. Open Cup game between the Timbers and Tacoma Defiance. Despite Sam’s spotty wifi connection, the stream rolled on.

Welcome back to another episode of Stumptown Radio - Thorns Edition.

The Portland Thorns and Racing Louisville set the new record for most fouls in a NWSL match with 41. In the 3-3 draw, the Thorns came back from two goals down to salvage a result.

The Stumptown Footy break down the actual team performance, officiating, the postgame comments between Jessie Fleming and Ary Borges, and preview the match against defending NWSL shield winner and champions, the Orlando Pride.

Where does Portland need to add in the summer window?

The Portland Timbers are red-hot, and off to their best start through 10 games in their MLS history. How did it all come about down in LA? The boys are on the microphones to break it all down.

Sam, Alex, and Luukas talk through the game, the big decisions, what the Timbers can do to keep improving, and what it all means for the best spring the Timbers have perhaps ever had.

Sam has numbers, Alex has roster praise, Luukas has referring takes — it’s all here, folks.

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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