Green is the Color Podcast

This episode features an NASL Timber (and former Whitecap) who is in four different soccer/sports Halls of Fame, including the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame: Dale MitchellSave the Caps: Sign the Wall#RCTID This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features a Timbers defender who first played for the USL Timbers in 2012 and is now in his fourth seasons for the MLS side: Eric Miller This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

Clyde Best Documentary in Portland June 4 and 5, Aladdin TheaterHow to get your tickets:Ade will be in town with Clyde Best for these showings.[Click on dates to access Aladdin Theater’s ticket website for that showing]* Thursday June 4, 7:30 (VIP meet and greet at 5:30, with doors opening at 6:30)* Friday June 5, 7:30 (VIP meet and greet at 5:30, with doors opening at 6:30)More on Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story* Listen to Podcast Episode 36: Clyde Best* Read this article in The Times from London* Watch the movie trailer below:Ade’s Debut at West Ham:#RCTID This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features a SW Washington native who refereed his first professional match at Jeld-Wen in 2012 and, last season, his 300th at Providence Park: PRO Referee, Jeremy Hanson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

Episode 65 was recorded live at the adidas Employee Store and features Mick Hoban, Scot Thompson, Liam Ridgewell, and Diego Valeri This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features a former OSU Beaver and Portland Pride player who is currently Oregon Youth Soccer Association's Executive Director: Simon DateResources Mentioned:* TOPSoccer via Oregon Youth Soccer Association* Goal Lines Magazine This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features an original Timber who signed with the team after an open tryout and played the 1975 and 1976 seasons: Nick Nicolas This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features an American- and World-record holding Paralympian in the long jump and pole vault, respectively, who is the current Timbers Mental Performance Coach: Lacey Henderson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features conversations about the recent international window with Equatorial Guinea defender Charles Ondo and US Youth International Sawyer Jura This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features conversations about the recent international window with Canadians Maxime Crépeau and Kamal Miller, Venezuelan Kevin Kelsy, and New Zealand International Finn Surman #RCTID This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

Episode 59 features an Olympia, Washington native who has won championships with the Sounders as both a player and a coach: Seattle Sounders FC Director of Goalkeeping: Tom Dutra This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

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Join the Timbers Saturday August 16 for Diego Chará Bobblehead Night (click on picture for more information)#RCTID This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This podcast features a conversation with 7 guests as part of the INDUSTRY One Foundation’s 12th exhibition: GROUNDBREAKERS: Exploring Portland’s Impact on Global Soccer Culture.The exhibition runs through mid September at INDUSTRY One Foundation (415 SW 10th Avenue) in Portland.Below is a description of the exhibition from INDUSTRY One Foundation, and you can follow links throughout these notes to find information about these panelists and to support and/or get involved with their organizations. From the INDUSTRY One Foundation release:“Here in Portland, we do soccer differently. Groundbreakers explores the unique dynamic between grassroots passion, devoted fandom, and bold innovation here in Portland, highlighting the tension between the communities living their values through the game and the global brands steering its future. Thank you for joining us to celebrate Portland’s impact on the Beautiful Game.”Guests on the Panel (L-R) in the picture above:* Dr. Andrew Guest: Author of Soccer in Mind: The Thinking Fan’s Guide to the Global Game* Drake Ramberg: Former Nike Designer* Tracy Nelson: Portland Thorns Academy Director* Mick Hoban: First Portland Timbers, Portland Timbers Ring of Honor, first Nike Soccer Employee* Julian Alexander: Portland Program Director, Street Soccer USA* Gabby Rosas: Rose City Riveters Steering Committee Chair* Mat Davis: Creative Founder, CEO, Creative Director of Saturdays FootballThroughout this project, the biggest honor has been meeting people in our soccer community and being able to hear and share their stories. This was a special night, and to see all of the people on this panel and in the audience come together to celebrate the game, each other, and what Portland has done—and is doing—to leave a positive mark on soccer in the world is an absolute privilege and unforgettable moment in this project.From Green Is the Color: Thank you INDUSTRY One Foundation, Andrew, Drake, Tracy, Mick, Julian, Gabby, and Mat!#RCTID This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This is a 2010 interview with one of the first NASL Timbers employees, who named the team and also helped University of Portland Soccer become an intercollegiate sport: PR Director Dennis O'Meara This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features the Portland Timbers General Manager from when professional soccer returned to Soccer City, USA in 2001: Jim Taylor This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This podcast features a conversation with the hosts of The Timber Review: Adam Susman and Adam Booker This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features the first homegrown NASL Timber, who went on to win 6 indoor championships before returning home with then-new franchise Portland Pride: Jim Gorsek This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features a Portland native & NASL Timbers fan who followed the club through all iterations since, and was there from Day 1 of what the soccer world knows now as the Timbers Army: Nevets This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode, recorded live at the Portland adidas Employee Store, features a conversation with Timbers head coach Phil Neville and forward Santiago Moreno This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

I’m excited to announce that I have two very special guests scheduled to appear for the milestone 50th episode of the Green Is the Color podcast: Phil Neville and Santiago Moreno from our 2025 Portland Timbers!And I want you to join us, in person, as we record live on Thursday March 27 at the Portland adidas Employee Store.It is a free event, but you do need to register because only the first 200 guests to register are guaranteed entry. Just click on the sign-up link below and follow the directions from there. And, of course, please tell your fellow Timbers fans to join us. Pass the link along to anyone you think should be there. Register by following this link: [REGISTER] 50th Episode at the Portland adidas Employee StoreOr by scanning the QR Code below:The recording will start around 5:30 or so and last about 35 minutes, which will leave plenty of time on the back end to take a photo, get a signature, and, if you need the 50th Anniversary Kit or other adidas gear, shop at the adidas Employee Store, which will be open.We’ll be handing out passes to the store, and everyone there will be able to enter a free raffle for some great Timbers prizes provided by adidas. You could win a 50th Anniversary kit, tickets to May’s home match against Cascadia rivals Seattle, and other items.I’m pretty excited not just to have Phil Neville and Santiago Moreno scheduled to appear with me on the episode but to also have you there at the event as we record this milestone 50th episode.As always, I’m very thankful for Tursi Soccer and Lexus of Portland who sponsor Green Is the Color. You can find out more about them on the Our Sponsors tab on our homepage.And I greatly appreciate the adidas Employee Store for sponsoring this event.Remember to sign up and share the link above, and I’ll see you at the Portland adidas Employee Store on Thursday March 27, from 5:30-7.#RCTID This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features one of the first Timbers signed when the club returned in 2001, a former UP Pilot who was taken by New England Revolution in the inaugural 1996 MLS Draft: Darren Sawatzky This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

As I mentioned in Podcast Episode 46: Other Podcasts/Outlets, V.1, I’ve been able to get to know some of the talented, passionate people at other outlets who work to bring us coverage of the Timbers and Thorns. Before and during the 2025 season, I’m going to have a few episodes where I talk to them and hopefully get to share what they and their work are about. This second episode of those features Talk Timbers and The Morrisonic Podcast.Talk Timbers* Talk Timbers (on Timbers.com)* Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: Talk Timbers* Talk Timbers at 750 The Game* Judah Newby on X (@JudahNewby)* Jake Zivin on X (@JakeZivin)The Morrisonic Podcast* Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: The Morrisonic Podcast* Contact: [email protected]* Pet adoption resources mentioned in this episode:* Oregon Humane Society * Oregon Dog Rescue This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

Also, in Eric’s interview, he talks about when he wrote and performed a song that would not only outsell Paul McCartney & Wings in our local market but would also become the theme song of our podcast, “Green Is the Color.”Link to: The Bevy Cup website#RCTID This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

In my time doing Green Is the Color, I’ve been able to get to know some of the talented, passionate people at other outlets who work to bring us coverage of the Timbers and Thorns. Before the 2025 season starts, I’m going to have a few episodes where I talk to them and hopefully get to share what they and their work are about. This first episode of those features Stumptown Footy and The I-5 Corridor. Stumptown Footy* Stumptown Footy (webpage, which incudes a link to their podcast)* Stumptown on X (@StumptownFooty)* The People (I’m hoping their X handle will lead you in the direction of their other socials):* Sam Svilar (@sammich923)* Alex Barnes (@ABarnesandnoble)* Phuoc Nguyen (@Phuocerman)* Phuoc at All for XI (webpage)* Jeremy Peterman (@SportsGuyJeremy)* Jeremy at Cascadia FC (webpage)The I-5 Corridor* The I-5 Corridor (webpage, which incudes a link to Tyson’s podcast)* The I-5 Corridor on X (@thei5corridor)* Tyson on X (@tysonalger) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features the Timbers USL/A-League era all-time leading scorer who played over 100 matches in the green and gold: El Matador, Byron Alvarez This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features a Portland native who turned a one-day tryout into a two-year stint with his hometown NASL Portland Timbers: Scott Meiggs This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

As mentioned in the interview, below are 4 resources where you can learn more about prostate cancer:* American Cancer Society* Prostate Cancer Foundation Patient Resources* Zero Prostate Cancer* BACPAC (Black & African-Descent Collaborative for Prostate Cancer ACtion) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features Pacific Northwest native, former professional player, and current Portland Timbers assistant coach: Shannon Murray This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features an Oregon native who first shot the Portland Timbers in 2003 and is now the Portland Timbers Director of Photography: Craig Mitchelldyer This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

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To get a sense of Bernie’s passions, consider reading up on and participating in the following organizations:* Bernie Fagan Memorial Endowment at Warner Pacific University* Special Olympics Oregon* Oregon Brain Bank at Oregon Health & Science University#RCTID This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features the first active Timber to join the podcast—the player who scored the MLS-Is-Back-Tournament-winning goal and has been anchoring the Timbers back line since 2020: Dario Župarić This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features a University of Portland star who is the first American to win the FA Cup. She is currently the Portland Thorns Academy Director: Tracy Nelson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

Documentary film about Clyde mentioned in the podcast: Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features someone who was in Civic Stadium from Day 1 in 1975 and eventually coached the 2010 Portland Timbers U-23 team to an undefeated record and PDL National Championship: Jim RilattAs mentioned in this episode: Josh Brown Memorial Youth Soccer Scholarship This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features current Detroit City FC defender, a Portland native with a 10-year professional soccer career, and two online platforms where he shares his knowledge and experience: Matt Sheldon.Learn more about Matt’s story, professional soccer, training for the game, and the stories of many others through Matt’s online content:* Become Elite YouTube* Against All Odds Podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features Tymon Emch, founder of Cada Casa, discussing two PTFC-themed mural projects happening this summer—one at Tursi Soccer’s downtown location and the other in North Portland.Links mentioned in this episode:* Support and get involved with Cada Casa* Support Cada Casa’s 2024 PTFC-Themed Murals* Attend the Portland Timbers T2 Matches for Free This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features a US Soccer International who is in the University of Portland Hall of Fame and currently the head coach of USL 2’s Midlakes United: Justi Baumgardt. * Train with Justi: https://www.topcornerconnections.com/* Follow Midlakes United: https://www.midlakesunited.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features the youngest Timber, who was also the first Mexican-born member of the club. He tried out for the 1975 Timbers at the age of 15 and later signed in 1978: Ignacio Baez! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features the person who was the life behind Portland indoor soccer mascots in the 90s. He was the Portland Pride's Louie the Lion and the Portland Pythons' Stryker Python: Chris Hershey This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features Scott Ross, a Florida-based illustrator who created some of the most recognizable illustrations from the North American Soccer League.Find Scott’s work below and at his Official Website. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

“In the case of all four clubs—San Jose, Portland, Seattle and Vancouver—such details were part of what defined the sports experience. Connections. History. Stories. Heritage. Only a nincompoop would suggest that the current Quakes or the current Seattle, Vancouver, and Portland squads were isolated entities operating outside of history.” Gary SinghOrder The Unforgettable San Jose Earthquakes: Momentous Stories On & Off The Field:* History Press* Bookshop.org* Powell’s* Amazon This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

Order The 1975 Portland Timbers: The Birth of Soccer City, USA:* Arcadia Publishing* Powell’s* Amazon This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This episode features a two-time USL Timber who now owns PRO Football Consultants, the only US soccer agency fully owned and operated by former professional players: Shaun Higgins This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com