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Timbers Time
by Timbers Time Fan Podcasts
A soccer fan podcast about the Portland Timbers and a mutual love for the beautiful game. Chris, a Brit, and Matt, an American, who have both watched the team in MLS for more than a decade from the North End, discuss their different perspectives on the team as they traverse the 2026 season, with a focus on analysis.No press passes here, we will talk openly and honestly about the team, pulling no punches, but also heaping on praise and enthusiasm when it’s earned. Go Timbers!Send in your questions to: [email protected]
Episodes
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Does Marti Deserve More Time? - Portland Timbers vs LA Galaxy, Colorado Rapids
It’s Timbers Time and as the team picks up just a point from two games, with a rare clean sheet the stand out positive, Chris and Matt discuss a series of criticisms leveled at coach Marti Cifuentes on social media, and the potential causes of the Timbers slump in form… They review the positives...
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Checkbook and Pens - Portland Timbers at Sporting Kansas City
It’s Timbers Time and Chris and Matt discuss another wild ride this week as the team goes down to Kansas City and come back with a point in an end-to-end 3-3 draw… we talk about midfield rotations, the impact and importance of DP signings, the many Colombian Timbers (is there going to be...
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Double Miller Time + Favorite Timbers Games - Portland Timbers at San Jose Earthquakes
It’s Timbers Time! Chris and Matt always wondered what the Timbers defense would look like without Finn Surman, and now they know… the team break the glass on their emergency 6th choice center back, Eric Miller, and that goes about as well as you might expect in the 3-1 away defeat to San Jose.…
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Born of Frustration + Bassettwatch! - Portland Timbers vs Atlanta United
It’s Timbers Time and this week Chris and Matt have very different opinions as to whether we should be concerned or unconcerned by the narrow 1-0 loss to Atlanta United, and recent form in general, with real systemic improvements in the team somewhat overshadowed by poor finishing and a growing...
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Martiball Shows Promise - Portland Timbers vs St Louis City & FC Dallas
It’s Timbers Time and this week we cover the team’s last two fixtures, with a really entertaining 2-2 draw against St Louis followed by a narrow loss to Dallas in Texas, but the team showed a lot of promise if not a lot of points…, are we seeing the positive beginnings of Martiball beginning to...
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The Hat-Trick Game + Transfer Window Analysis - Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United
It’s Timbers Time and the hat-trick curse is FINALLY broken as Vincent Janssen has a magical first start in Portland, taking home the match ball and three log slices for the first time in Timbers MLS history. And it’s part of a wild 5-4 game against Minnesota that was both entertaining and...
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The Weird Derby + Analyzing 8s - Portland Timbers vs Austin FC
It’s Timbers Time and in this week’s episode we break down the last minute chaos in the 2-1 loss to Austin as the Timbers pull the game back from the brink near the end and then throw it away again in comic fashion, but how much can we learn from this game with key players absent? Was it right to...
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David Comes To Life - Portland Timbers vs San Diego & LAFC
It’s Timbers Time and in this episode we analyze two good results against San Diego and LAFC as new coach Marti Cifuentes settles in and shows both his tactical nous and his pragmatism with some formational tweaks. Also on the show there’s transfer talk, ACL science, billionaire’s dinner time…
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We Didn't Start At The Fire - Portland Timbers vs Club Tijuana & Chicago Fire
It’s Timbers Time and in this episode we analyze Marti Cifuentes' start as Timbers coach as he begins his tenure with a 3-1 home win against Club Tijuana and a 2-1 road loss to the Chicago Fire. We discuss the squad depth as tiredness starts to hit in a tough run of short rest games, and Kevin...
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Leagues Cup Roundup - Portland Timbers vs FC Puebla & Club America
It’s Timbers Time and Leagues Cup is here! The Timbers faced two Liga MX teams last week of very different calibers and they produced similarly different performances with lots to break down. We dissect what went right in the 5-2 win against Puebla and what went wrong in the very “CONCACAF-y” 3-1...
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Raising Hell - Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders
It’s Timbers Time and the fish have been gutted again! In this episode we discuss the 2-1 home win over our hated rivals Seattle, completing the season sweep in a matter of weeks. The good vibes are back at Providence Park, the fans are in celebratory mood and the incredible tifo was the cherry…
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A Fond Farewell + Cifuentes Tactics Special - Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake
It's Timbers Time and in this episode we report on the home win against RSL as a heartwarmingly emotional Pipe Mora scores both goals in his final game in green and gold to lead the Timbers to victory…. Plus part two of the deep dive on our new coach Marti Cifuentes, this time focusing on his...
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The Quadruple Post + New Coach Deep Dive - Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas
It's Timbers Time and we have a new coach in Portland with Marti Cifuentes on his way to Rose City after a “vigorous” hiring process… we dig into his coaching history and start to unpack what his hire means for the team! Meanwhile on the pitch there's an exciting, if ultimately frustrating, 2-2...
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“Butch” Cassidy & The Sounders' Crib - Portland Timbers at Seattle Sounders
It's Timbers Time and Seattle have taken one hell of a beating! In this episode, in celebratory mood, we break down the action at Lumen Field, take in the immaculate vibes, and do a deep dive analysis of the major systemic changes since Phil’s departure that helped fuel this huge win. This...
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Midseason Madness - World Cup, Coaching Hire and Transfer Window Special!
It's Timbers Time! With GM Ned Grabavoy speaking recently on the team’s next coaching hire and summer transfer plans, in the shadow of the world cup Matt and Chris get stuck into what’s next for the team in terms of coaching and talk potential roster additions and departures with a full breakdown...
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The Last Days of Disco - Phil Neville Departs! - Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes
It's Timbers Time and Phil Neville is no more! Chris and Matt talk briefly about how a calamitous start sealed his fate as he’s outcoached by Uncle Bruce in the 3-1 home defeat to San Jose with the crowd audibly chanting for his departure in injury time. Then we discuss what's next for the…
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One-Two Punches - Portland Timbers at Inter Miami
It's Timbers Time! In this week’s episode Chris and Matt discuss Messi undoing the Timbers on a sweaty night in Miami, analyse the possible impact of the under-discussed Private Equity investment in the team and the relative drop-off in roster spend since, catch up on three entertaining T2 games...
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Ego Tripping at the Gates of Stade Saputo - Portland Timbers at CF Montreal
It's Timbers Time! In this episode Chris, a jet-lagged Matt and special guest Carie talk all things Timbers as the team leave Montreal with an entertaining 2-2 tie. Matt reports on the atmosphere at the stadium and hanging out with a large Pantemis entourage, there’s more ego chat, and we dive…
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Six Shooters - Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City
It's Timbers Time! In this week’s episode Chris and Matt are in a celebratory mood as the Timbers spank Sporting Kansas City 6-0, with multiple bangers to discuss. After enjoying the win, there’s reflection on what this result means, is it enough to keep Phil in a job? Was it a more dominant win...
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Pants on Fire - Portland Timbers at Real Salt Lake
It's Timbers Time! In this week’s episode Chris and Matt discuss James Pantemis’s heroics in the Timbers 2-0 defeat to Real Salt Lake as he dreams of the MLS record of saves … not a great sign for our defence! We talk about how our press didn’t stand up to the challenge, why Phil took the blame…
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Chaos SD & Zone 14 of Interest - Portland Timbers at San Diego FC
It's Timbers Time! Matt’s back from Europe and there’s plenty to talk about this week - we discuss the late game chaos as the Timbers come back from San Diego with three points, more Antony counterattacking madness, stupid handball rules, and continued improvements in the press. Plus the Timbers...
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Gopher Broke State of Mind - Portland Timbers at Minnesota United
It's Timbers Time! This week, with Matt adventuring in Europe, Chris sails solo with a quick hitting pod going over the error-strewn loss in Minnesota, as the Timbers go for broke and leave empty handed, if points do in fact manifest in the hand metaphorically. There's at least hope in one young...
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The Consolation of Phil-osophy - Portland Timbers vs LAFC
It's Timbers Time! This week Chris and Matt discuss a big win as the Timbers snatch a goal at the death to take three points from Western Conference leaders LAFC. We are impressed with our new midfield duo, discuss how much confidence can be taken from this victory with the opposition rotating...
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Bottle Royale - Portland Timbers at Vancouver Whitecaps
It's Timbers Time! This week Chris and Matt do a deep dive into the frantic, rollercoaster of a game north of the border where the Timbers crashed to a late 3-2 defeat. There is a LOT to talk about in this game from goal of the season contenders to calamitous errors and bizarre tactical decisions...
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Galaxy Brain? Is Phil A Good Coach? - Portland Timbers vs LA Galaxy
It's Timbers Time! This week Chris and Matt break down the eventful 1-1 tie with the LA Galaxy discussing the bright start, early red card, and tactical adjustments, one of which Phil pretended never happened…. Plus a deep dive on Phil’s coaching ability, assessing his performance (or lack…
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Neville, Neville, They Broke Your Press - Portland Timbers at Houston Dynamo
It's Timbers Time! In this episode we analyse the heartbreaking injury time loss to Houston. Lots to talk about tactically in this one from formation and positional changes, Velde finally scoring in regular season play despite a penalty miss, and more issues with the press. Plus an Academy…
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Ned's Atomic Dumpster Fire - Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps
It's Timbers Time! In this episode we break down the 4-1 defeat to Vancouver, talk about new faces including young academy star Eric Izoita and new signings Caicedo and Aravena. We focus mostly though on our GM Special - what makes a good GM and does Ned earn that accolade? We continue our dive...
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Altitude Sickness - Portland Timbers at Colorado Rapids
In this episode we break down the 2-0 defeat to Colorado, there's a lot to learn from this one! We also dissect a decade of Timbers transfer spending data, tackle this week's news and look forward to the upcoming Cascadia Cup game against the Vancouver Whitecaps. This episode's talking points...
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The Home Opener - Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew
In our second episode we breakdown the big win in the home opener, do a deep dive on a decade of front office spending levels, and talk fan fest DP number 9 speculation! Thanks to everyone who tuned into our first episode season preview, we were blown away by the number of listeners! Truly...
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The 2026 Season Preview
This first ever episode of Timbers Time focuses primarily on analysing the team’s roster strengths and weaknesses, along with a discussion of expected formations and tactical variations… and will we win on opening day? Content Warning: Occasional moderate swears (0:47) Introductions - Who we are...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A soccer fan podcast about the Portland Timbers and a mutual love for the beautiful game. Chris, a Brit, and Matt, an American, who have both watched the team in MLS for more than a decade from the North End, discuss their different perspectives on the team as they traverse the 2026 season, with a focus on analysis.No press passes here, we will talk openly and honestly about the team, pulling no punches, but also heaping on praise and enthusiasm when it’s earned. Go Timbers!Send in your questions to: [email protected]
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A soccer fan podcast about the Portland Timbers and a mutual love for the beautiful game. Chris, a Brit, and Matt, an American, who have both watched the team in MLS for more than a decade from the North End, discuss their different perspectives on the team as they traverse the 2026 season, with a...
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