Radio Cascadia

John Marshall and Steven Agen review three terrific results and one mediocre one for our Cascadia sides before previewing Seattle's showdown with top-of-the-West Dallas as well as a pivotal Cascadia Cup derby.   

There's nothing better than a weekend where our clubs go 3 for 3! The crew takes a look at how far a series of Western Conference victories have carried our sides up the table before turning their attention to the weekend to come. How will Whitecaps manage their Canadian Championship participation with league play? Cam Portland hold serve against Philly? Is Seattle back for real? We look at these questions and more in a jam-packed hour.  Playlist: 00:00 - Sounders pick up fourth win in six, first over opponent with winning record in 2018 19:45 - Perfect exit for Adi, what's next for Timbers? 45:00 - Michael McColl of AFTN.ca on Whitecaps' surprise victory over Minnesota United + preview for Vancouver B at NYCFC

Vancouver and Seattle both bagged massive midweek victories and the RC crew is pretty pumped about it. Whitecaps' aggregate victory over Montreal earned them a berth in the Canadian Championship final while Seattle picked up only a second-ever league win in San Jose. Michael McColl of AFTN.ca joins to discuss Alphonso Davies' huge move to Bayern Munich and its implications in Vancouver before Tenzin Choephel stops by to preview Portland's home tie with Houston.  Playlist: 00:00 - Introduction & Whitecaps 2, Impact 0 review 09:30 - Michael McColl of AFTN.ca on Davies, Minnesota United and more 25:30 - Sounders rolling after win in SJ, home match against poorly rested NYCFC awaits next 37:45 - Timbers can vanquish ill memories from last November with win over reeling Dynamo

It's a double episode week for Radio Cascadia! In part one of this week's action, the crew reviews Sounders' big derby win over Vancouver as well as the massive headlines surrounding Alphonso Davies. Two pivotal midweek matches await our clubs as Vancouver try to overturn a deficit against Montreal in the Canadian Championship while Seattle look to go unbeaten in five straight MLS matches when they visit San Jose.    Playlist: 00:00 - Introduction and Derby Review 14:15 - Michael McColl of AFTN.ca on Whitecaps' stinker in Seattle & Canadian Championship hopes 30:50 - Sounders @ San Jose Earthquakes match preview 42:00 - Portland 1, Montreal 1 review: Timbers take point, remain unbeaten in forever

The RC crew takes a look back at a historic weekend for the region with two of our clubs playing just after the World Cup Final and another opening a new stadium. The results on the field were just so-so, but the day itself was unforgettable! Attention is then turned to two midweek cup ties featuring Vancouver in the Canadian Championship and Portland in the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup. Tune in for Ep. 162 later this week for reviews of these cup games a huge preview of the year's next Cascadia derby, Vancouver at Seattle.  Playlist: 00:00 - Sounders earn big point in Atlanta; Is this momentum? 17:15 - Set pieces chances aplenty as Whitecaps drop 3-1 decision in Audi Field opener 34:15 - Savarese keeps cards close to his chest for Sunday's 0-0 draw with LAFC, what tricks are up his sleeves for Wednesday's Open Cup tie?

The gang recaps a successful week for our clubs before unpacking a massive weekend agenda featuring some of the highest profile away matches in Cascadia history. Hear Diego Valeri and Sammy Armenteros' takes on Timbers' win over San Jose as well as Jackson Felts of 950 KJR on Seattle's chances in Atlanta. It's a pivotal moment of the 2018 campaign, and this run in will surely be remembered years down the line regardless of results. Get ready for all the action with RC Ep. 160.  Playlist: 00:00 - Introduction + Whitecaps rebound big time at BC Place, Audi Field test awaits 26:45 - Timbers unbeaten in forever, big week in LA will determine how many trophies are on the table in 2018 55:05 - Sounders will take 4 points from 3 matches even if it was unconventional; trip to Atlanta is as daunting as any in club's MLS history

A comprehensive review of Portland's first-ever MLS regular season win in Seattle is followed by previews of each of this weekend's Cascadia match ups.  Playlist: 00:00 - Timbers pick up historic win thanks to Mabiala headers 23:25 - Key road stretch presents daunting task for Sounders fresh off of derby loss 39:05 - Whitecaps stumble against Rapids, look to reinforcements to buoy effort against Chicago this weekend  

The RC crew returns from a World Cup break of their own to preview the season's first Cascadia Cup match up. Tune in for 45 minutes of news, analysis and tactics on the region's biggest match.  Playlist: 00:00 - Introduction: World Cup Group Stage chat 9:15 - Sounders must recover quickly from disappointing draw with Chicago if they are to maintain perfect home form against Timbers 24:50 - Whitecaps struggle badly in Chester, look to dispatch Colorado this week minus Aja and Reyna 36:00 - Timbers, unbeaten in 11 across all competitions, poised for first-ever regular season win in Seattle after strong result at Atlanta

Playlist: 00:00 - Whitecaps roll Orlando City 5-2 as offense finally fires on all cylinders 20:30 - Sounders take two steps forward against DC United, one step back in trip to New York 37:50 - Timbers satisfy themselves with draw against Western Conference top dogs ahead of Open Cup clash on Friday

Playlist: 00:00 - Open Cup review + Timbers v Sporting KC preview 25:30 - Whitecaps handed big opportunity with weary Orlando visiting BC Place 33:15 - Sounders bounced by Sacramento + Ruidiaz rumor takes + DC preview

Playlist: 00:00 - Intro + Jackson Felts & Ari Liljenwall on Sounders' struggles, Open Cup match up with Sacramento 23:00 - Whitecaps down Rapids, lengthy unbeaten streak now contains a win 30:00 - Exclusives with Diego Valeri and Zarek Valentin as Timbers come close to a seventh straight win; Open Cup preview @ San Jose

Playlist: 04:30 - Sounders drop 1-0 decision to RSL, must rebound in time for return trip on Saturday 20:30 - Four straight draws for the Whitecaps, and each just keeps getting more interesting than the last 32:50 - Timbers' 6-game win streak is tied for the longest across MLS in 2018, can they make it 7 at Colorado?

Playlist: 00:00 - Timbers secure fifth consecutive victory in first outing against LAFC 21:45 - Whitecaps take three 2-2 draws in eight days 36:20 - Interview with Sounders U-23's head coach Darren Sawatzky; Ari Liljenwall and Jackson Felts predict Sounders' weekend lineup 

Playlist:  00:00 - Intro & Timbers derby review + LAFC preview 36:20 - Sounders derby perspective and injury discussion  57:30 - Whitecaps take 2 points from two 2-2 draw, travel to Frisco next

It'd derby week in Cascadia! The historic Seattle-Portland rivalry turns 100 games old on Sunday, so it's no surprise the RC crew focuses their attention on this massive match up in Ep. 151. Jackson Felts of 950 KJR and Ari Liljenwall of MLSsoccer.com join up with Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel to preview this one from both camps in our comprehensive derby preview segment.  Playlist: 00:00 - Whitecaps fall in Minnesota, look to bounce back on Friday 19:05 - Timbers 1, Earthquakes 0 review 25:30 - Sounders 2, Toronto FC 1 review 36:45 - #SEAvPOR100 full preview ft. Jackson Felts & Ari Liljenwall  

Vancouver's 2-0 win over RSL last Friday night relieved pressure on Carl Robinson and gave the crew an interesting lineup to dissect in the headline segment of Ep. 150. How will they hold up at counter-oriented Minnesota this Saturday? Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel pick lineups and results for a well-rested Portland team facing a road match up with the Earthquakes this week. Can Gio buck Timbers' historical struggles in San Jose and make it nine points from their last nine?  The gang saves the painful stuff for last in Ep. 150, recounting the opening of Banc of California Stadium and Seattle's 1-0 loss to hosts LAFC. Ari Liljenwall gives his take on the newest stadium in the league and Sounders' performance in the last-minute loss. Can Seattle bounce back this weekend? It's not an easy test with the Columbus Crew visiting town. The results have been mixed but we can genuinely make the case that all three of our clubs are going in the right direction! Silver linings, only on Radio Cascadia.  Playlist:  00:00 - W

Seattle Times writer Geoff Baker calls in to discuss his new book. 100 Things Sounders Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is an extensive review of Sounders history and culture from the 1970's to the present. An impressive diversity of topics are featured, ranging from stories told by NASL-era legends to candid and fair analysis of the club's highs and lows in MLS. Even the most attentive members of the fan base will find fascinating moments from the club's past unknown to them prior. The work presents the most honest and refreshing assessment of Seattle's first decade in MLS available in print. Check it out at this link: http://www.triumphbooks.com/100-things-sounders-fans-should-know---do-before-they-die-products-9781629375670.php.  Portland's 3-0 win over league leaders NYCFC headlines our Cascadia coverage this week as the crew analyzes how the Timbers pulled off the big victory. Interviews with former Timber Rodney Wallace and centerback Liam Ridgewell from the locker room follow.  Sounders finall

Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel were on site as Giovanni Savarese earned a first-ever MLS victory as Timbers manager. They review the 3-2 victory over Minnesota United and preview the Sunday's big clash with NYCFC.  Michael McColl of AFTN.ca chats with host Andrew Harvey about Whitecaps' disappointing performance in Friday's 2-0 loss to LAFC. A quick assessment on where the failure has occurred so far in 2018 follows before the group previews Vancouver's trip to SKC on Friday.  Seattle finally earned a point in MLS play in their own trip to SKC a last weekend. Can they make it six points from two weekends against Minnesota for our Cascadian clubs? Suzanne Fortune of Soccer2Unite calls in to discuss her charity's work involving the beautiful game in Uganda. Cascadians can get involved at soccer2unite.org.  Playlist: 00:00 - Introduction & interview with Suzanne Fortune, founder of Soccer2Unite 13:20 - Timbers nab first victory, Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel review 33:00 - First goal and first point for Sounders,

The crew shake off a rough weekend of road results and look forward to the region's last home opener of 2018.  Whitecaps coverage this week focuses assessing individual performances in the loss at Salt Lake. Despite the setback, there's optimism about Friday's big home match with LAFC. The Whitecaps have the chance to make things right on both sides of the ball in their first outing against the new expansion side, will they get it done? Ari Liljenwall of MLSsoccer.com updates us on the injury situation in Seattle and projects a lineup for Sounders' match at Sporting KC on Sunday. It's a really difficult test for a squad that's in a tough spot to begin with -- does Ari think Seattle will grab a first positive league result of the year? Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel dissect Portland's demoralizing 3-2 loss in Orlando, with frustration about officiating, substitutions and missed chances all coming to the surface. We try to set the disappointment aside quickly just as the Timbers will have to on account of Saturday

The RC crew sits down with some of the top soccer minds in the region after a mixed bag of a weekend for our Cascadian clubs. Michael McColl of AFTN.ca discusses Whitecaps' big win in Columbus including a word on Brek Shea's cheeky goal celebration. He gives his thoughts on Vancouver's upcoming road test at Real Salt Lake as well before the group log their predictions for the match.  Matt Hoffman of Stumptown Footy and MLSsoccer.com provides a take on Timbers' 2-2 draw in Chicago, then updates us on the Liam Ridgewell situation and the state of the roster in general ahead of Portland's trip to Orlando. Will Gio Savarese pick up his first win as Timbers boss in Florida? Tune in to hear what Hoffman as well as Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel think is possible in Portland's fifth outing of 2018.  Jackson Felts of Sounders Weekly and Sounders matchday coverage on 950 KJR & Ari Liljenwall of MLSsoccer.com talk injuries and red cards with host Andrew Harvey and MLSGB's John Marshall, analyzing what they can of Seat