Portland Timbers Podcast Network

As the Portland Timbers gear up for Matchday 10, they find themselves traveling to the heart of Missouri to face St. Louis City SC this Saturday night. This marks their second meeting in the 2023 season, with the Timbers seeking redemption after a home loss to St. Louis back on March 11. Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin recap last weekend's away defeat against FC Cincinnati, and switch gears to the new challenge ahead. They invite guest Tom Timmerman, a writer the St Louis Post-Dispatch, to the show to give his insight into the current state of his city's team, currently #1 in the Western Conference standings.

Host Judah Newby and Jake Zivin invite Portland Timbers head coach Giovanni Savarese to the show to discuss the incredible home win over the Seattle Sounders last weekend. Savarese talks about Asprilla's form and incredible bicycle kick goal, the moments and players that changed the match, and preparing for the road trip to face FC Cincinatti this Saturday, April 22. 

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin have all eyes on Seattle as the Timbers prepare for Saturday's home clash against the Sounders.  They go behind enemy lines, inviting Jackson Felts (host of Sounders Weekly) to join the show. Felts highlights the mutual hatred and respect between the two clubs and cities, what he feels as the easing of the rivalry in recent years, and the good relationship between the head coaches Brian Schmetzer and Giovanni Savarese. Felts also discusses the Sounders' current form, their striker situation, and how Schmetzer might manage Raul Ruidiaz coming off the bench. Portland Timbers vs. Seattle SoundersSaturday, April 15, 2023, 7:30 pm PT Providence Park

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin discuss the Portland Timbers's draw against Dallas, calling out Franck Boli's late goal in stoppage time and Santiago Moreno's standout performance. They then look ahead to this Saturday's match against Whitecaps FC in Vancouver, BC, the first of 6 Cascadia Cup matches this year.  Newly-signed forward Franck Boli joins the show to talk about his first goal, how his new teammates have helped him settle in, and his experiences playing soccer in other countries.

It's all eyes on Dallas in this episode of Talk Timbers! Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin discuss the Timbers' upcoming road trip to Texas this Saturday afternoon (kickoff: April 1, 2023 at 5:30pm PT). They reminisce on some of the past challenges of playing at Toyota Stadium and discuss the growth of former Timber Marco Farfan, who has become one of Dallas's most consistent players. The hosts then invite FC Dallas writer Garrett Melcer on the show to give us insight into the team the Timbers will face on Saturday. Melcer mentions their recent loss to reigning MLS Cup champions, LAFC, but emphasizes their positive mentality and resilience in their previous games, coming back after conceding an early goal. He also talks about their "star man", 22-year-old forward Jesús Ferreira who scored 18 goals last season—a club record.

In this episode of Talk Timbers, hosts Jake Zivin and Judah Newby sit down to discuss the Timbers' difficult start to the season and the need for more goals from their strikers, but praising forward Tega Ikoba's first MLS goal at Atlanta, where his family was in attendance. Looking ahead to the home game this Saturday, March 25, they also discuss the Galaxy's slow start to the season and their missing key players. Shannon Murray, the head coach of T2, then joins the show to talk about the club's structure, the relationship between T2 and the first team, and the importance of player development. Murray shares some insights into the team's preparations for the new season, including the role of academy players and the challenges they face.  Murray also highlights some of the T2 players to watch out for this year.

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin break down last weekend's tough home loss to St. Louis City SC, and how the team will respond.   Then they welcome Timbers head coach Giovanni Savarese to the show, as he preps the team for the Saturday, March 18 clash at Atlanta United. It will be the team's first trip back to Georgia since the 2018 MLS Cup.  Savarese talks about moving on from injuries, Evander's continued growth and integration in Portland, the signing of Ivorian forward Franck Boli, and the group's mentality as they step into Mercedes-Benz Stadium. » Subscribe and watch the Timbers: MLS Season Pass on the  Apple TV app

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin welcome Heath Pearce, a former University of Portland standout and current broadcast analyst who will be on the call this Saturday, March 11 for the Timbers' home clash against St. Louis City SC. Pearce shares his experience as a broadcaster for MLS Season Pass on Apple TV and talks about his journey from playing to broadcasting, which brought the discovery that he can still enjoy the same satisfaction and closeless to the sport that he had on the field. Pearce expresses his excitement for the match this weekend, particularly on the topic of set pieces, where he sees St. Louis City as a potential threat. He also breaks down the visiting expansion team's roster build and their surprise success in their first two games.

Defender Justin Rasmussen talks clean sheet, the season-opening win against Sporting Kansas City, and preparing for a showdown with defending–MLS Cup champs LAFC on Saturday, March 4.   Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin break down everything PTFC every week on Talk Timbers. 

As the countdown to soccer in Portland begins, hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin preview the upcoming season opener with Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, February 25, discuss the Bill Tuiloma trade, and break down the new MLS Playoff format.   Come for the analysis, stay for the discussion of why Zivin is a "pink tie guy."