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Stumptown Radio
by 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! RSSVERIFY stumptownfooty.substack.com
Episodes
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Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition: Head coaching search, director of recruiting & scouting, state-of-the-art facility, and center back depth
Welcome back to Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns edition. On this episode, Phuoc shares updates on the head coaching search, the club's new director of recruiting & scouting, and state-of-the-art facility. Melina also joins the podcast to discuss the center back depth, what the new head coach…
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Stumptown Radio - Emergency Podcast Edition: Portland Thorns on verge of transferring Sam Coffey to Man City and Reilyn Turner earns first USWNT call-up
According to multiple reports, Sam Coffey is headed to Manchester City for an $800,000 (possibly higher) transfer fee with potential performance add-ons . She is headed to Manchester to try to complete the deal with personal terms already agreed upon. STF’s Phuoc Nguyen and Melina Gaspar talk the...
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Stumptown Radio: Stanford sports' play-by-play commentator talks Shae Harvey signing with Portland Thorns and what to expect from the rookie midfielder
Stanford Sports' play-by-play commentator and the Women's Soccer Show co-host, Sara Ach, joins us on Stumptown Radio to talk us about the latest Portland Thorns signing, Shae Harvey. The Stanford star leaves Stanford early with one year of eligibility remaining and was rated one of the top...
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Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition: Top 10 moments from 2025 season and New Year's resolutions
From all of us at Stumptown Footy, Happy Holidays! On this special edition of Stumptown Radio, Phuoc, Melina, and Emma share their top 10 moments from the 2025 season, but also breakdown their Portland Thorns New Year’s resolutions that will be key in 2026. This is a public episode. If you'd like...
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Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Emergency Podcast: Sophia Wilson exercises 2026 contract option
It’s official, Sophia Wilson is returning to the Portland Thorns for the 2026 season. “Bringing this new version of myself back to Portland is so special to me.”“I’m excited to get back with everyone & play in Providence Park, in front of the Riveters. There’s no place like it.” According to a…
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Stumptown Radio: Emergency Podcast Edition - Portland Thorns and Rob Gale part ways
Yesterday, the Portland Thorns announced that Rob Gale would be departing the club. After two seasons with postseason appearances, Jeff Agoos, the front office, and the ownership have decided to go in a new direction. “We are grateful to Rob for his dedication to the Thorns and the positive...
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Stumptown Radio: NWSL Playoffs Edition - Portland Thorns headed to semifinals with 1-0 win over San Diego Wave, handball(?), awards talk, and Washington Spirit preview
Welcome to Stumptown Radio - NWSL Playoffs Edition. The NWSL season started with 14 teams, but now only four teams remain. After a thrilling 1-0 win over San Diego Wave at Providence Park, the Portland Thorns are now headed to the semifinals to face Washington Spirit at Audi Field. Phuoc, Melina,...
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Stumptown Radio - Immediate Reaction: Portland Thorns 1-0 quarterfinals win over San Diego Wave
Welcome back to Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition. Immediately after the Portland Thorns’ 1-0 quarterfinals win over San Diego Wave in the NWSL Playoffs, STF’s duo Phuoc Nguyen and Rocky McNeff were joined by by special guests: Willamette Week’s Leo Baudhuin and Cascadia FC’s Lily Crane.…
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Stumptown Radio - NWSL Playoffs Edition: Olivia Moultrie contract extension, Sophia Wilson, giving major credit to Rob Gale, Portland Thorns vs San Diego Wave preview
Are you ready for the playoffs?! The Portland Thorns take on San Diego Wave at Providence Park tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. The STF Crew discuss Olivia Moultrie’s well-deserved extension and how important this move from Jeff Agoos & the front office truly was (especially when she had a ton of other...
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Stumptown Radio: Match Preview with Bayou City Soccer's Dustyn Richardson
Happy Halloween and welcome back to Stumptown Radio! On this special episode, we are joined by Bayou City Soccer‘s Managing Editor, Dustyn Richardson to preview the season finale between Houston Dash and Portland Thorns. He provides a full breakdown of their season so far and what to expect on...
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Stumptown Radio: Portland Thorns clinch playoff spot with 2-0 road win over Angel City FC, Olivia Moultrie's brace, and more
Welcome back to Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition. On this week’s episode, the STF trio discuss the Portland Thorns clinching a playoff spot with their 2-0 road win over ACFC, Olivia Moultrie’s second brace in three games, NWSL playoff scenarios, and much more. How massive was it for the...
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Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition: Reilyn Turner signs contract extension, loss at Orlando Pride, and Angel City FC match preview
Welcome back to Stumptown Radio, Portland Thorns Edition! On this week’s episode, the STF trio of Phuoc, Melina, and Emma discuss Reilyn Turner’s contract extension through 2028 (club option for 2029), recap the road loss to Orlando Pride, and preview the reunion match versus Hina Sugita and…
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Stumptown Radio: Portland Thorns 2-1 win over Bay FC, Christine Sinclair Day, M.A. Vignola debut, and Olivia Moultrie's greatness
Welcome back to Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition. On this episode of Stumptown Radio, Phuoc, Emma, and Wilder break down the Portland Thorns 2-1 win over Bay FC, Christine Sinclair’s hall of fame and jersey retirement, starting debut for M.A. Vignola, and Olivia Moultrie’s greatness. The...
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Oops, guys I think the Timbers might suck: Portland loses in Seattle
Returning to the microphones after a brutal month, Sam, Alex, and Luukas break down Portland’s first regular season loss in Seattle since 2017. It was a bleak loss that capped off a bleaker month for Portland, and left them with just one win in their last nine games. What’s gone wrong for the...
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Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition: Reactions to Hina Sugita trade to Angel City FC for M.A. Vignola and $600k, Christine Sinclair Day, and road woes at NJ/NY Gotham FC
Welcome back to Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition. On this episode Phuoc, Emma, and Wilder hop on the mics to discuss the massive trade of Hina Sugita to Angel City FC for M.A. Vignola and $600,000 in intraleague funds. With the Portland Thorns facing Bay FC this weekend, it’s also one of...
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Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition: Reyna Reyes' massive contract extension through 2030, Julie Dufour placed on SEI list, recapping San Diego match and more
Welcome back to Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns edition. On this episode, Phuoc, Melina, and Emma react to all of the club news, recaps the latest match, and much more. After Reyna Reyes’ massive contract extension, she joined us on podcast for a wonderful interview - available on Stumptown...
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Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition: Reyna Reyes Interview
Welcome back to Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition. Today, we are joined by the fifth overall draft pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft, Mexico International, Portland Thorns’ left sided guardian, the future participant on MTV’s The Challenge, and future DIY TV star, Reyna Reyes. On this episode,...
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Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition: Olivia Moultrie makes NWSL history, Christine Sinclair's jersey retirement, 1-1 draw at Chicago Stars, and more
Happy belated birthday to friend of the podcast, Liv Moultrie! Stumptown Footy's Phuoc, Melina, and Rocky hop on the mics to discuss the 1-1 draw at Chicago Stars where Olivia Moultrie broke the NWSL record for most goals scored by a teenager, Hina Sugita's benching, Reilyn Turner's superb play,...
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Timbers beat the Red Bulls as pressure for playoff ramps up
The Merseyside Boys ride again (the week of the derby) to recap the Portland Timbers’ recent 2-1 win over the New York Red Bulls. Who impressed? How can the Timbers become more ruthless? After some light-hearted banter, Alex and Sam answer those questions and more. Plus, a look ahead to…
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Stumptown Radio: Match Preview Edition with Lesley Ryder - Portland Thorns at Chicago Stars
Welcome back to Stumptown Radio, Match Preview Edition. Every week I speak with the local reporters and journalists to preview the upcoming match for the Portland Thorns, and this week we are joined by the hilarious, talented, and cool Lesley Ryder. She covers women's sports and the Chicago Stars...
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Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition: 2-1 win over Racing Louisville, defensive concerns, starting XI questions, and Chicago Stars match preview
Welcome back to Stumptown Radio! We are back with another episode with STF’s Phuoc Nguyen, Melina Gaspar, and Rocky McNeff providing a full match breakdown of the 2-1 win over Racing Louisville and previewing the match at Chicago Stars. Although the Portland Thorns have moved into fourth in the...
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Stumptown Radio: Portland Thorns Edition | Valerin Loboa signing and summer window reaction, nightmare loss to Utah Royals, and goalkeeping decisions
The Portland Thorns just made their biggest signing of the secondary transfer window with the acquisition of Colombian international, Valerin Loboa. Phuoc, Emma, and Rocky discuss the summer window additions of Loboa, Julie Dufour, and Laila Harbert. Did the team do enough to compete in 2025 or…
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Stumptown Radio: Portland Thorns at Racing Louisville match preview with Bekki Morgan
After the Portland Thorns and Racing Louisville played a heated, intense, but thrilling 3-3 draw in April, the teams are finally facing off against each other again. Every week I speak with the local reporters and journalists to preview the incoming match for the Portland Thorns, and this week we...
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Live with Alex Barnes
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Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition: The Interview with Captain Sam Coffey
Welcome back to Stumptown Radio. We are excited to be back with a special interview and episode. Our guest this week is USWNT and Portland Thorns, superstar, Sam Coffey. On this episode, Coffey opens up about the significance of being captain for club and country, the deep meaning and messaging…
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Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition: Kansas City Current match preview with Thad Bell of KC Soccer Journal
Welcome back to Stumptown Radio, Portland Thorns edition! Every week we will have a prominent reporter, journalist, or podcaster to preview each of the remaining matches. We are so excited to welcome on KC Soccer Journal’s Thad Bell for the Portland Thorns vs Kansas City Current match preview. On...
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Timbers tumultuous time in Texas, say "see ya" to Santi, and bring in some reinforcements
The Timbers had an eventful week down in Texas, where they got dumped from the Leagues Cup and then lost to FC Dallas. All the while, Santiago Moreno was taking off (both literally and metaphorically). The Merseyside boys break it down, and then chat Timbers transfers with the arrivals of...
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Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition: Cascadia Clash win over Seattle Reign, NC Courage match preview, and summer window thoughts
The STF crew of Phuoc Nguyen, Emma Swett, and Melina Gaspar are back with another Portland Thorns edition of the Stumptown Radio Podcast! On this episode, they discuss the behind-the-scenes perspective of the rivalry through the lens of the Portland Thorns with an ‘intense’ pregame speech from...
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Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition: Loss at Washington Spirit, Cascadia Clash vs Seattle Reign Preview, and Quiet Summer Window
Welcome back to Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Edition! Phuoc and Emma hop on the mics to discuss the road loss against the Washington Spirit, preview the Cascadia Clash versus the Seattle Reign, and discuss the lack of movement from the front office during the summer window. This is a public...
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Leagues Cup!? Leagues Cup! Plus, a new DP is coming to town
The Portland Timbers are two-for-two in the Leagues Cup, and are on the cusp of qualifying for the knockout rounds. They just have to get past one of the biggest clubs in North America to do it — no big deal. Sam and Alex hop on the microphones to break down the wins, chat the upcoming duel with...
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Bella Bixby Interview
The STF crew sat down with newly minted all-time leader in Portland Thorns clean sheets, and newest mother on the team, Bella Bixby. We chatted about her path to the NWSL, the current team, her hopes for the future, motherhood and the best aunties on the team, and most importantly: why she wants…
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Timbers beat New England, face daunting week ahead
The Merseyside Boys return! After a moment to recognize and remember the human element of the game in the wake of tragedy, Sam and Alex chat through the Portland Timbers home win over their former boss and the New England Revolution. Who impressed? What stood out? What do we make of Kevin Kelsy’s...
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Stumptown Radio - Portland Thorns Live Edition: 1-0 win over Chicago Stars, midseason report card, Bella Bixby's club record, and much more!
On this edition of Stumptown Radio, Phuoc Nguyen and Emma Swett are back on Substack Live to discuss the 1-0 win over the Chicago Stars, give their grade for the midseason report card, Bella Bixby’s club record for clean sheets, Pietra Tordin’s rising stardom, the summer transfer window, free...
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Stumptown Radio LIVE - Portland Thorns Edition: Meghan Klingenberg's retirement, Caiya Hanks, 2-0 win over Washington Spirit, and much more!
The Stumptown Radio Podcast were back LIVE to discuss everything Portland Thorns. Phuoc, Wilder, and Rocky discuss Meghan Klingenberg’s retirement and impact, Caiya Hanks’ potential injury, 2-0 win over Washington Spirit, Bella Bixby tied for most clean sheets in club history, Jessie Fleming’s…
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Stumptown Radio Live - Portland Thorns Edition: Sam Coffey's extension, loss at Bay FC, summer transfer window priorities, Pride Day against Washington Spirit
Phuoc, Emma, and Rocky hop on their phones (instead of the usual mics) for this special edition of Stumptown Radio on Substack Live. The trio discuss Sam Coffey’s extension through 2027, loss at Bay FC, what to expect for the summer transfer window, and the importance of the Pride Day match…
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Stumptown Radio - Portland Timbers May Recap
The absolute gauntlet that was May is officially over for the Portland Timbers, who now play just two matches until June 28. They finished with an MLS record of 2-2-2, and were knocked out of the U.S. Open Cup round of 16 against the San Jose Earthquakes. Sam, Luukas, and Alex break down how the...
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Stumptown Radio | Portland Thorns Edition: Concacaf W Champions Cup woes, Rob Gale's postgame comments, and summer priorities
Welcome to Stumptown Radio Podcast, Portland Thorns edition. On this episode, Phuoc, Wilder, and Emma break down the 0-2 semifinals loss at the Concacaf W Champions Cup where the Portland Thorns failed to qualify for the 2028 FIFA Women’s Club World Cup. After the match, head coach Rob Gale,...
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Stumptown Radio: The Portland Thorns' 4-1 road win, team culture with Sam Coffey, and Concacaf W Champions Cup preview
Phuoc, Melina, Wilder, and Emma hop on the mics to discuss all things Portland Thorns. On this episode of Stumptown Radio, they discuss the team’s big road win where Pietra Tordin started and scored her first professional goal. Head coach Rob Gale started two out and out wingers in Caiya Hanks…
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Live with Luukas Ojala
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Stumptown Radio: Jayden "JP" Perry contract extension, Portland Thorns draw at San Diego Wave, and Houston Dash Preview
On this episode of Stumptown Radio - Thorns Edition, Phuoc and Rocky break down the road draw, JP’s contract extension, the upcoming schedule, and more. Episode Guide The Portland Thorns salvaged a draw on the road against the San Diego Wave thanks to a stoppage time penalty kick by rookie center...
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Stumptown Radio - Portland Timbers progress in US Open Cup, complete sweep of SKC
Sam and Alex chat about the week that was for the Portland Timbers — Advancing to the US Open Cup Ro16 after a win in Tacoma, earning a clean sheet and three points at home in their return to MLS play, and all of the overhead kicks and saves in between. This Substack is reader-supported. To…
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Recapping the Timbers wild week, plus a look ahead to a busy May
The Portland Timbers unbeaten run came to an ignominious end in San Jose, and then they survived another chapter in the Starfire Sports U.S. Open Cup Chronicles. And there are a plethora of a games on the horizon to bring even more chaos. Sam “please don’t make me go back to Starfire ever again”...
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Portland Thorns stun the Orlando Pride and look to carry momentum at San Diego Wave
Welcome to Stumptown Radio, we are back with another episode of Portland Thorns coverage! The defending NWSL Shield and Champions, Orlando Pride rolled into the Rose City and were stunned at Providence Park, coming up empty-handed in a 0-1 loss. Thanks to Reyna Reyes, Mackenzie “Macca” Arnold…
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Open Cup Pregame Live from Tukwila
The boys were live on Substack ahead of tonight’s U.S. Open Cup game between the Timbers and Tacoma Defiance. Despite Sam’s spotty wifi connection, the stream rolled on. 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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Portland Thorns and Racing Louisville set new NWSL record with 41 fouls in 3-3 draw
Welcome back to another episode of Stumptown Radio - Thorns Edition. The Portland Thorns and Racing Louisville set the new record for most fouls in a NWSL match with 41. In the 3-3 draw, the Thorns came back from two goals down to salvage a result. The Stumptown Footy break down the actual team...
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Timbers Train keeps rolling: A win in LA, and a best-ever start to an MLS campaign
The Portland Timbers are red-hot, and off to their best start through 10 games in their MLS history. How did it all come about down in LA? The boys are on the microphones to break it all down. Sam, Alex, and Luukas talk through the game, the big decisions, what the Timbers can do to keep…
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Thorns goal-spolsion extravaganza (and a rivalry recap)
The Portland Thorns lost a heartbreaker in Seattle, and then followed up in a big way to smash Gotham FC at home 4-1. It was an awesome response and “get right” moment for the Thorns, and the STF Thorns pod crew recaps all of it. Phuoc, Emma, Melina, and Wilder break down the loss and the big…
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Stumptown Radio - LAFC review, Timbers sign Omir Fernandez, draw Tacoma Defiance in US Open Cup
Sam and Alex break down the VAR, penalties, offside goals, and counterattacks which were on display during the Portland Timbers' 3-3 draw at home to LAFC on Matchday 9. They also provide their thoughts on the Omir Fernadez acquisition before the close of the primary transfer window, and...
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First win of 2025 and Cascadia Clash Preview: Portland Thorns vs Seattle Reign
The biggest day in the NWSL has finally arrived. No, we’re not talking about the postseason, we’re talking about Cascadia rivalry day between the Portland Thorns and Seattle Reign! Stumptown Radio returns with Phuoc, Wilder, and Rocky sharing their thoughts on the Portland Thorns’ first win of…
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Stumptown Radio - The Timbers win back to back, face daunting road schedule
After a brief hiatus, the lads (Alex, Luukas, and Sam) are back to talk Timbers on Stumptown Radio following a pair of impressive wins against the Colorado Rapids and Houston Dynamo before embarking on a stretch of four road trips in their next five matches. This Substack is reader-supported. To...
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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! RSSVERIFY stumptownfooty.substack.com
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