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Stumptown Radio

Stumptown Footy

A weekly show talking about all things Portland Timbers, Portland Thorns, and soccer in the Rose City. Featuring recaps, analysis, shenanigans, and interviews with players & coaches! stumptownfooty.substack.com

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19:12

Stumptown Radio: The Timbers' controversial draw...

Stumptown Radio ·

2025/03/21

Alex and Luukas share their thoughts on the Timbers’ disappointing 1-1 draw with the LA Galaxy, updates on player availabilities, and provide a brief preview of the club’s Matchday 5 trip to Commerce City, Colorado. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stumptownfooty.substack.com/subscribe

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46:12

Thorns opening day recap: Don't want to go back to...

Stumptown Radio ·

2025/03/20

The Portland Thorns started off their 2025 campaign in a very similar fashion to the opening of their 2024 campaign: with a bad loss to the KC Current. Melina, Phuoc, Sam, and Wilder chatted through the loss, touching on where it went wrong (pretty much from first kick), what needs to change moving forward (pretty much everything), and how we feel about the rest of the season (pretty much the same).Plus: Phuoc’s “ESPN First Take” moment, Melina’s “they are who we thought they were” moment, Wilder’s

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42:06

Portland Thorns 2025 Season Preview

Stumptown Radio ·

2025/03/14

The Portland Thorns are finally back! After an offseason of change, injuries, and absences, the Thorns are ready to take the pitch again in 2025. Who are the big and new names to watch for this year? What should we expect from the new contingent of young and talented players? What is the outlook for what looks to be a rebuilding year for Portland? Emma, Melina, Phuoc, Sam, and Wilder chat through all of that and more.Including: Emma’s test for Rob Gale, Sam’s proposed (sparkling water) drinking

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26:38

Stumptown Reacts: Soph is going to be a mom!

Stumptown Radio ·

2025/03/06

Soph Wilson and Michael Wilson are going to be parents! The news broke today that Soph is expecting her first child, so you know that the Stumptown Footy team had to share our reactions.Sam, Phuoc, Rocky, and Wilder chat through the human joy of the moment, what it means for the NWSL and women’s sports, and yes, what it means for the Thorns 2025 season.Plus: Phuoc’s journalistic integrity, Wilder’s undying optimism, and Rocky’s “Welcome to parenthood” basket. This is a public episode. If you'd like

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47:33

Timbers Win! Breaking down the victory over Austin FC

Stumptown Radio ·

2025/03/04

For the first time in 2025, the Portland Timbers have won a game! Sam, Alex, and Luukas sat down to break it all down. We chat about the “Cheeky Little Chappy”, gush about Ian Smith, discuss how we want Portland’s offense to improve, and of course discuss Luukas’ bona fides as a member of Gen Z.All that, plus: Sam making and then disagreeing with a take in record time, Alex’s Timbers trivia, Luukas’ multiple Stanley cups, and a plea from the entire gang for the comment section. This is a public

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51:53

Thorns Preseason Check-In: Coachella, injuries, and...

Stumptown Radio ·

2025/02/26

The crew checks in on how the preseason preparation of the Portland Thorns is going and it… could be better, not gonna lie.With chat about the two Coachella Valley Invitational matches, the concerning injury & availability problems facing the team, and a little teaser of the new Thorns’ secondary kit, Phuoc, Sam, Rocky, and — making her Stumptown Radio debut — Emma break down what it all means and how we’re feeling.Featuring: Phuoc’s warning to “brace for impact”, Rocky’s “the best at sharing” take

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44:29

2025 Portland Timbers Season Preview!

Stumptown Radio ·

2025/02/22

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more.The 2025 MLS season is here, and the Portland Timbers are back! Sam, Alex, and Luukas took to the microphones to preview the Timbers’ 15th MLS campaign, and 50th anniversary.What do we think of the new signings? Where will the Timbers finish? Who will be their leading scorer? Is this year finally the year that the Timbers make the leap back to the playoffs? Listen on to find out!Plus: Sam’s spicy Evander take, Luukas’ eyebrow-raising formation take,

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32:08

Interview with Timbers GM Ned Grabavoy

Stumptown Radio ·

2025/02/20

The 2025 Portland Timbers season is here, and Stumptown Footy talked to Timbers General Manager Ned Grabavoy all about the club ahead of its 50th year.Sam and Alex chatted with the Ned about a wide range of topics: the Evander sale, this offseason as a whole, young players and youth development, what Ned thinks Portland needs to do to avoid a slow start to the year, and we even got the GM’s thoughts on the state of the media around the league.Listen on to hear to hear all of that, and much more

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32:49

Stumptown Reaction: Evander leaves Portland

Stumptown Radio ·

2025/02/13

In the waning hours of Tuesday night, the news finally dropped that Evander has been transferred from Portland to FC Cincinnati for a club-record fee. So of course the boys shared their thoughts over the microphone about the saga being over, what we’re feeling now, and what’s next.Jeremy is in a kit. Phuoc is relieved. Alex is excited. And Sam is thinking things. Listen on for more. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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39:22

The Thorns have a brand new training facility on the...

Stumptown Radio ·

2025/02/07

The big announcement is here: the Portland Thorns will have a brand new $150 million dollar training facility! The gang takes to the microphones to share our reactions. What does this mean for the team both and off the field? What does mean for women’s sports, both locally and across the country? Listen on!Plus: Sam struggling with W’s, Phuoc’s happiness for the players, Wilder’s recruitment pitch, Melina’s positivity, and making their Stumptown Radio debut, new contributor Rocky McNeff explaining

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69:35

Coachella-bound Timbers, outward bound Evander?

Stumptown Radio ·

2025/02/05

While Portland freezes, the Portland Timbers are in sunny and warm Coachella. Sam, Alex, Jeremy, and Luukas preview the Coachella Valley Invitational preseason tournament and what to watch for (spoiler: it’s not the scoreline). Plus, with more smoke around Evander’s pending exit from the Timbers, the gang dives into what that departure could look like (spoiler: we are a divided front).Featuring: Alex’s groundhog takes, Jeremy’s Geoguessr prowess, Luukas’ impression, and Sam once again forgetting to

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37:27

Portland Thorns Talk: Deyna Castellanos signing,...

Stumptown Radio ·

2025/01/30

The Stumptown Footy crew breaks down the Deyna Castellanos signing and how she’ll fit in on the team. They also review the offseason and whether it has been good enough to move the team forward. Where will the team finish in 2025? Phuoc, Wilder, and Melina make their predictions. Don’t miss out on the few teases Phuoc drops towards the end of the episode as well as his phone is going off at times. Wilder brings her trademark optimism, but also a realistic outlook. Melina had her matcha and was ready

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70:19

Timbers news & more w/Jeremy Peterman

Stumptown Radio ·

2025/01/29

The Timbers are in offseason mode, a new left back is on his way, nobody knows where Evander is, and Portland is back in U.S. Open Cup. There’s a lot to talk about, and Sam, Alex, Luukas, and returning champion Jeremy Perterman did a lot of talking about it.What do you get when you combine Sam “And Now My Intro is Over” Svilar, Alex “Soiled the Party” Barnes, Luukas “Nedward” Ojala, and Jeremy “I love Homecomings” Peterman? 70 minutes of soccer shenanigans, baby. This is a public episode. If you’d

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59:19

Timbers Preseason Media Takeaways

Stumptown Radio ·

2025/01/22

The Timbers preseason is revving up, and we have some bona fide comments from players and coaches to parse through.Sam, Alex, Luukas, and Phuoc have their say about Portland’s preseason priorities, new and expected signings, and of course the ongoing Evander saga.Listen on to hear: Sam’s Wes Anderson movie reference, Luukas making everyone feel old, Phuoc making everyone frustrated at Portland’s outgoing transfer strategy, and Alex’s call for preparation for the fanbase. This is a public episode. If

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34:41

Thorns chat: More GM talk, coaching situation, roster...

Stumptown Radio ·

2025/01/14

The Stumptown Footy crew is back to discuss the new hiring of Jeff Agoos and his introductory presser where he shared quite a few updates. Don’t miss out on Phuoc still trying to decide what pronunciation of ‘Agoos’ that he will be moving forward with, Melina’s remaining questions, and Wilder’s optimistic view ahead for the club.For the 2025 season, we will have even more interviews with players, coaches, and staff. Who would you like us to bring on? What are the biggest priorities right now for

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50:12

Thorns New Year's Resolutions & Emotional Processing

Stumptown Radio ·

2025/01/06

The STF Thorns gang is back, and we’ve got a lot to process.Thorns are leaving town left and right — what does it all mean? Are the Thorns in better or worse shape than before? How are we all processing some emotional farewells? Sam, Phuoc, Melina, and Wilder talk through it all.Then, we share our New Year’s Resolutions for the Portland Thorns. What do we wish for the Thorns in 2025? Listen on to find out!Plus: Wilder is still somehow optimistic, Melina is still justifiably critical, Sam is still

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40:52

New year, new Timbers news (and some old news)

Stumptown Radio ·

2025/01/04

Happy New Year! Sam, Alex, and Luukas kick 2025 off with an episode chatting about all the recent Timbers news. A new winger is in town, there’s more links to forwards, and it’s the 50th anniversary of this weird, wonderful club — and the gang is here to break it down.Sam’s transitions are even better. Luukas’ stats are even more insightful. Alex’s preseason excitement is incredulously even higher. New year, same old us. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers

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46:41

Merry GAM-mas! Plus more Timbers transfer rumors

Stumptown Radio ·

2024/12/25

In a Christmas Day special, the Merseyside Boys ride again to talk about the Portland Timbers. Rumored signings, some GAM talk, SuperDraft chat, and schedule analysis — this episode really is an MLS Sickos dream.Featuring: perhaps Sam’s worst opening of all-time, and Alex’s thumbs-down to future references.*Note: if it wasn’t obvious, this podcast was recorded before the Timbers signed Ariel Lassiter — which you can read about here!On behalf of everyone at Stumptown Footy, we wish you a Happy

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63:36

Farewell to Reeba

Stumptown Radio ·

2024/12/23

Becky Sauerbrunn is hanging them up, so of course we had to chat about it. Sam and Wilder reflect on her legacy, what it means for the Thorns offseason, and then touch on the newest rumored NWSL expansion team. Then, Sam, Phuoc, and Melina dive into what the Thorns are losing with Sauerbrunn departing. They also chat about what other key signings Portland needs to make this winter. All that and more in this episode, including: Sam’s summation of Denver soccer stadiums, Wilder’s reflection on

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57:05

Thorns Mailbag Special!

Stumptown Radio ·

2024/11/28

The Stumptown gang dives back into the mailbag to answer more of your questions — this time all about the Portland Thorns! Phuoc, Wilder and Sam work through questions related to the critical and uncertain offseason for the Thorns, and the years beyond.What needs to happen for next season to be an improvement for the Thorns? Who should be the head coach? What is the future of Soph Smith and Sam Coffey? What needs to happen for the USWNT to return to Portland? Listen to find out!Featuring: Wilder

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