Timbers Field Report

Timbers Field Report episodes:

• 09.22.2017

  BONUS EPISODE: #NYCaway Podumentary

  The  audio quality sucks and the language is pretty blue, but we had a great time making it, which is what really matters. The Timbers Field Report (@TAFieldReport) is hosted by Kyle Carvalho (@Carvalhok1222) and Drew Olsen (@drewjolsen). They talk...

  
• 09.07.2017

  Episode 31: Bri Qian, New Yorker, TA Gotham Company member, #NYCaway shenanigans planner

  Kyle and Drew are joined by Bri Qian of the TA: Gotham Company. The gang talk about Bri's life as a Timbers fan, the team's current form and makeshift defensive lines, and look ahead to this weekend's events for the...

  
• 07.30.2017

  Episode 30: Robbie Mehling, Muncitizen, Ricketts Fan, Soon-to-be Toronto Tourist

  This week Drew and Kyle are joined by Robbie Mehling (@RobbMeh), of Muncie, Indiana to discuss how he became a Timbers fan, the Timbers' recent spate of injuries and up-and-down performances, Porter's distrust of his bench, and the upcoming game...

  
• 04.05.2017

  Episode 29: Joel Vos, Savannahian, Road Tripper, Fish and Wildlifer

  Drew and Kyle are joined by Joel Vos (@instantlyJV) of Savannah, Georgia to recap the 1-1 tie with the Revolution, complain about Porter's lack of substitutions, prep for Philadelphia away, and give bold predictions. Here is a photo of the...

  
• 03.09.2017

  Episode 28: Week One, Unbridled Optimism, Boris Diaw, and the Scourge of the Two Saints

  It's just Kyle and Drew basking in the glory that was a 5-1 victory in week one of the MLS season. They run through the game from the Minnesota and Portland perspectives, and lament the Timbers' lack of depth. They...

  
• 01.28.2017

  Episode 27: Erik Jones, Blue Ridge Ranger, OG Timbers Fan, Anti-Racist, Pro-Timbers Armiest

  Drew and Kyle are joined by Erik Jones, who has a been a Timbers fan from the NASL days. He talks about his fandom from Lexington, Virginia and how he helped organize his fellow Blue Ridge Rangers to march to...

  
• 01.14.2017

  Episode 26: Publicly Financed Stadiums, SuperDraft, and the Schedule

  Drew and Kyle talk about Nagbe's return to the USMNT, the absurdity of publicly financed stadiums, the Timbers' recent signings, MLS SuperDraft results, and go through the scheduled away-days in 2017.  The Timbers Field Report (@TAFieldReport) is hosted by Kyle...

  
• 11.20.2016

  Episode 25: An Off-season of Change is Ahead

  Drew and Kyle are back to talk about possible and likely offseason additions and subtractions, the expansion draft, and what adding Atlanta and Minnesota to the league will mean. Fun fact: Minnesota United plays in Blaine, Minnesota. The Timbers Field...

  
• 05.27.2016

  Episode 24: Ryan Smith, Heartland Regimenter, Illinoisian, Dad, Cool Dude

  This week Kyle and Drew are joined by Ryan Smith of Peoria, Illinois. He shares his journey to Timbers fandom, his work with the Heartland Regiment, and his journey to MLS Cup. The gang then go through their takes on the...

  
• 04.24.2016

  Episode 23: Sharat Ganapati, Connecticut Denizen, Oregonian, East Coast Platooner, Econ 100 Professor

  This week Kyle and Drew are joined by Sharat Ganapati, an Oregonian getting his PhD in Connecticut. They talk about Sharat's TA credentials, recap the Dallas and San Jose games, and look forward to Wednesday's game in Foxboro, which Kyle...

  
• 03.29.2016

  Episode 22: Abelardo Molina, Orlandoan, Hermistonian, Timbers Armyian

  This week Kyle and Drew are joined by Abelardo Molina, an Oregon native and current Orlandocalrissian to talk about his path to being a Timbers fan, his epic first Timbers away-game, and recap the last two games versus San Jose...

  
• 03.09.2016

  Episode 21: Nate Garcia, Member of the Green & Golden Gate, Bay Area Resident, 1st TAFP Guest Ejected from an MLS Stadium

  This week Kyle and Drew speak to Nate Garcia of the Green & Golden Gate (@RCTIDinSF) to talk about the win over Colorado and  this weekend's game against the San Jose Earthquakes at Avaya Stadium.  The Timbers Field Report (@TAFieldReport) is...

  
• 02.18.2016

  Episode 20: Sam VonBrandt, Member of the Desert Corps, Attendee of the Desert Friendlies, Simpsons Fan

  This week, Drew and Kyle are joined by Sam VonBrandt of the Desert Corps to talk about how she found her love for the Timbers, being a Timbers fan in Phoenix, and the growth in Timbers Army support at the...

  
• 02.10.2016

  Episode 19: Roscoe Myrick, Timbrah, Former Bakersfielder, Leo Messi of Podcasting

  For the second episode of 2016, Drew and Kyle talk to Roscoe Myrick (@RoscoeMyrickTID) of the Portland Timbros.  They talk about Darlington Nagbe's recent USMNT caps, Roscoe's path to love with the Timbers, the recent preseason games, and other off-season news. The...

  
• 01.15.2016

  Episode 18: Jamie Goldberg, Respected Journalist

  Kyle and Drew start 2016 by talking to Jamie Goldberg, the Oregonian beat writer for the Timbers and Thorns. But more importantly,  she wrote the article that led to the establishment of the Timbers Field Report! They cover her path...

  
• 12.11.2015

  Episode 17: Jeff Dean of the Ohio Axe-Kickers (OAK), MLS Cup Champion

  This week Kyle and Drew revel in catching and harnessing the star that represents the 2015 MLS Cup Champion Portland Timbers with Jeff Dean of Cincinnati, founder of the Ohio Axe-Kickers. They run through the game, the tailgate, the after-party,...

  
• 12.04.2015

  Episode 16: Alli Sayre of Columbus and Resident of Portland & Maggie Williams of Portland and Resident of DC

  Kyle and Drew are joined first by Alli Sayre, who is back to regale travelers with all that Columbus has to offer. She offers everything from things to do (Sleater-Kinney, anyone?) to some good eats, and even gives doughnut suggestions. They're...

  
• 12.01.2015

  Episode 15: Bryant Ramirez-Fematt, 2nd Time Guest, Bestie of Merritt Paulson, Dallas Resident, Future MLS Cup 2015 Attendee

  This week Kyle and Drew are joined by Bryant Ramirez-Fematt for a second time to discuss the Timbers epic 5-3 aggregate victory over FC Dallas in the Western Conference Finals. They talk about pregame beers with Merritt, Melano finding the...

  
• 11.25.2015

  Episode 14: Jeremy Ballew, Timbers Score A Turkey in Leg One, And Looking Forward to Frisco

  Drew and Kyle are joined by Jeremy Ballew of the Lone Star Brigade to discuss the first leg home win over Dallas, give advice on traveling for the game in Frisco, and talk about what to expect from the second leg....

  
• 10.23.2015

  Episode 13: Alex Tennent, Portland Ex-Pat, Southland Irregular, Bringer of Three Points

  Drew and Kyle are joined by Alex Tennent of the Southland Irregulars (@SLIrregulars) to discuss the last week, including the wins in Salt Lake and Los Angeles. They then preview Sunday's game against Colorado and give their favored matchups for...

  
• 09.25.2015

  Episode 12: Alli Sayre, Columbus Native, Buckeye, Timbers Supporter

  Drew and Kyle are joined by Alli Sayre, a Columbus native who moved to Portland and fell in love with the mighty PTFC. The gang recap the drubbing from the overly-caffeinated Jersey bros, talk about Columbus and TA pregame festivities,...

  
• 08.27.2015

  Episode 11: Sunday Brunch TA:COs

  Drew and Kyle are joined by Brenden Bullock and Jason Lambert of the Timbers Army Covert Ops, who regale them with tales of Cascadia championships and playoff victories over our biggest rivals, and talk about what to expect from the...

  
• 07.22.2015

  Episode 10: Recapping Philly, dishing on Melano, prepping for Dallas, and complaining about East Coast bias

  Drew and Kyle are joined by Texas native and Dallas resident Bryant Ramirez-Fematt (@bryant_RF) to discuss Chester Away, the tie with Vancouver, fandom from the Lone Star State, how he became a Timbers fan, the arrival of Lucas Melano, what to expect on...

  
• 07.07.2015

  Episode 9: Killing it in MLS, killed in the Open Cup, and Daniel Stroud of the East Coast Platoon

  Drew and Kyle talk about the Timbers' recent good run of form at home, the fate of Fanendo Adi and if the front office will still be looking to bring in a new striker, then talk to Dan Stroud, East Coast Platooner...

  
• 06.05.2015

  Episode 8: Two wins in a row! Geoff McVie from the Rocky Mountain Battalion talks Colorado Away

  Fresh off their second win in as many games, the guys continue to ride their Rocky Mountain High as they recap the Rapids game, look at the difficult schedule ahead in June, and discuss some insane potential DP signings. The Timbers...

  
• 05.30.2015

  Episode 7: Passport trouble in Toronto, beating DC, and Adi sucking.

  This week Kyle and Drew are joined by Travis Hefner of the East Coast Platoon. He discusses his trip to the game in Toronto and discovering he was never legally born, then the guys talk about the solid performance at home versus...

  
• 05.11.2015

  Episode Six: Getting Fat on Montreal Poutine and Preparing to Enter the Houston Oven with Jayme Fraser

  With Kyle gone, Drew is joined by Houston resident Jayme Fraser of the Lonestar Brigade. They revel in the return of Diego Valeri and taking three points from Montreal, then look forward to good eats in Houston, where to join fellow...

  
• 04.30.2015

  Episode Five: It ws Mr. Brown, in Yankee Stadium, with the Soft Serve

  Pennsylvania resident and soft serve ice cream aficionado Scott Brown stops by to talk to Kyle and Drew about dog "upchuck",  the ugly win at New York City Away, a less ugly loss to the Flounders, and the upcoming Poutine...

  
• 04.01.2015

  Episode Four: Coping with our ties (and a loss), familiar defensive problems, the schedule ahead, and NYCFC prep

  It's just Kyle and Drew this time as we deal with the difficult lost in Vancouver, recap boneheaded defensive mistakes that are all too recognizable, preview the schedule ahead, and get ready for NYCFC away. Join the East Coast Platoon on...

  
• 03.04.2015

  Episode Three: Christian Dashiell of the Heartland Regiment

  Drew and Kyle are joined by Kansas transplant Christian Dashiell, who gets us prepped for Sporting KC away and lends his expert BBQ advice for TA who are venturing East. We also talk the (anything but) Simple Invitational, CBA doom, and our expectations...

  
• 02.11.2015

  Episode Two: Aaron Flynn of the Lonestar Brigade

  Kyle and Drew are back, this time with guest Aaron Flynn of the Lonestar Brigade. They talk about how Aaron fell in love with the Timbers, the nearly confirmed new jerseys,  pre-season friendlies, Omar Cummings, and the potential of Jake...

  
• 02.02.2015

  Episode One: Here We Are!

  In the inaugural episode, Kyle and Drew try to figure out what the heck we're doing here, discuss a rumored jersey leak, talk about the Timbers' first preseason match, and go through the full list of Timbers games in 2015 that...