The Portland Timbers honored Diego Valeri with an emotional, rollercoaster win over the Columbus Crew on Saturday. And with no games on the docket last week, the Portland Thorns are speaking out about training conditions and calling for a switch to grass at Providence Park along with their own training facility.
 
On this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Ryan and Chris discuss the Thorns’ move toward a new training facility, what it means for the ownership situation, and why it matters to players. Later on, the conversation shifts to the Timbers’ 3-2 win over Columbus and what to expect from the first iteration of Leagues Cup.
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Thorns players speak out on turf, Timbers pick up an emotional win

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Big move on the coaching front: the Portland Thorns are moving Mike Norris into the front office and Rob Gale into the interim coach role. How will the global search for a permanent gaffer play out?On this week’s episode, Chris and Ryan discuss the Thorns’ move, and look back on a compelling contest for the Timbers vs. LAFC.
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Thorns reassign Mike Norris, 10-man Timbers tie LAFC

It’s been a trend all season: one good half, one rough half for the Portland Timbers. Saturday’s 3-3 draw with SKC was a nice turnaround, but how can Portland put together a complete performance?
Chris Rifer and Ryan Clarke break it down on this week’s Soccer Made in Portland.
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Tale of two halves for the Timbers

Ever since Soccer Made in Portland co-host Ryan Clarke left for a vacation to South Korea and Japan, it’s been rough sailing for the Portland Timbers and Thorns. This begs the question: is it his fault?
On this week’s episode, Ryan returns to join co-host Chris Rifer in reflecting on three straight losses for the Timbers, and evaluating a Thorns team still trying to shake off the cobwebs early in its season. Plus, discussion on Sophia Smith’s contract extension and the experience of watching a Timbers game at PDX Taproom in Tokyo.
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Recapping a rough three weeks for the Timbers and Thorns

It’s officially Thorns o’clock, Rose City.
The Portland Thorns open their season on Saturday at the KC Current. This week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland has a full season preview.
Plus, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer recap last weekend’s dramatic 2-1 victory for the Timbers over NYCFC thanks to some guy named Evander Golazo.
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Thorns season preview, Timbers’ dramatic win in NYC

Is silly season extending into the actual season?
The Portland Timbers are reportedly hot on the trail of Argentine striker Germán Berterame with a $15 million bid, but is the deal going to get done? And what of the apparent other option, Jonathan “Cabecita” Rodríguez?
On this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer cut through the noise to deliver analysis of the potential big transfer to come for the Timbers. Plus, a look back at a confounding second game for Portland, a 2-2 draw vs. D.C. United.
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Thorns players speak out on turf, Timbers pick up an emotional win

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