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The Portland Timbers managed to come back to draw the Seattle Sounders 1-1 at Providence Park on Saturday night.

It was the first time the Timbers had come back from a losing position to get a result… and it was also disappointing.

Sam, Alex, and Jeremy had thoughts. And so of course we shared them. Tap in to hear our takes from the match!

On this episode of Stumptown Radio - Thorns Edition, Phuoc and Rocky break down the road draw, JP’s contract extension, the upcoming schedule, and more.

Episode Guide

The Portland Thorns salvaged a draw on the road against the San Diego Wave thanks to a stoppage time penalty kick by rookie center back, Jayden “JP” Perry.

Jeff Agoos and the Portland Thorns have just announced JP’s contract extension to 2028.

Before heading off to Mexico for the Concacaf W Champions Cup, the team is off to face the Houston Dash who will be without Diana Ordóñez (leg) and Yazmeen Ryan (face). Portland will be without Mackenzie “Macca” Arnold (leg), but Isabella Obaze is not listed on the availability report.

Also, Sam Hiatt was nominated for the Lauren Holiday Community Impact Award.

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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