The Thorns are done in the NWSL Summer Cup, but the Timbers are just getting warmed up in the Leagues Cup. Sam, Wilder, Phuoc, and Alex sit down to chat through the summer affairs of PTFC, and what the future holds for both clubs. Plus: Sam’s blatant omission, Phuoc’s Flu Game, Alex’s love of Larrys, and Wilder’s unenviable goalkeeper decision. 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/subscri...
Aug 04, 2024•1 hr 15 min
It’s transfer szn, and Sam, Alex, and Jeremy chatted through the Timbers needs. Plus, they preview the upcoming Leagues Cup. Then Sam and Melina sit down to chat the Thorns’ latest goal-splosion and team Canada’s, uh, technological extracurriculars. All that and more, including: Sam’s long extended metaphors, Alex’s Liverpool connections, Jeremy’s singing audition, and Melina’s surprising national team allegiances. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or...
Jul 27, 2024•1 hr 41 min
As announced by general manager, Karina LeBlanc, the Portland Thorns are moving forward with Rob Gale as their permanent head coach. We discuss our initial surprise, the ‘interesting’ timing, and what this means for the club. Don’t miss this episode as Melina has an honest and passionate reaction, Wilder comes with her trademark optimism, and Phuoc, unfortunately, seems confused and still in shock. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bo...
Jul 20, 2024•16 min
It’s transfer season, and the Stumptown Footy gang is here to break it all down in a mega-sized episode. Will Eryk Williamson be traded? What’s the deal with McKenzie Arnold signing? Who is the right person to lead the Thorns? Listen on to find out! Featuring: Melina “What kind of serious team is this?” Gaspar, Alex “Bucket Hat” Barnes, Sam “I forgot jerseys exist” Svilar, Phuoc “Bringing the takes” Nguyen, and Wilder “Coach Sincy!” Isom. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this w...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 42 min
The Portland Thorns signed themselves another keeper! With Mackenzie Arnold in the fold, what does that mean for Portland’s goalkeeper room? Sam, Phuoc, and Wilder hop on the microphones to discuss. The gang also expresses their concern about Portland’s goalscoring (or lack thereof) and previews what is expected to be a hot summer transfer window. All that, plus: Phuoc’s standings angst, Sam’s questionable audio, and Wilder’s *gasp* pessimism. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss t...
Jul 13, 2024•53 min
Returning from its one week mini-hiatus, Stumptown Radio review the past three Timbers games and all the goals scored therin. Sam, Alex, Phuoc, and Jeremy give an ode to Dairon Asprilla and his time in Portland, and then dive into the loss in Dallas and the beatdown on Nashville. All that and more in this episode, including: Alex’s dying tomato plant, Phuoc’s vertically, Sam’s echo chamber, and an all-time take from Jeremy. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subsc...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 7 min
To get you set for a double-matchday, the latest episode of Stumptown Radio features everyone (except Sam) talking Timbers and Thorns. First, Alex, Phuoc, and Jeremy talk through Portland’s momentum, preview the Minnesota match, and also get emotional about a departing bicycle-kicking legend. Then, Phuoc, Wilder, and Melina appropriately ask “what is going on??” with the Thorns, after a brutal home loss to KC. All that and more in this episode including… well you’ll have to listen to find out! T...
Jun 29, 2024•1 hr 32 min
The Timbers tallied a road win, but caused a whole lot of consternation. Alex, Sam, and Jeremy break it all down in the first segment. Then, Phuoc, Wilder, and Melina join Sam to talk through the Thorns 0-0 draw in Seattle and chat about how worried we should be about Portland’s offense (spoiler: kind of!). All that and more in this episode, including: Alex’s statbook, Sam’s leaky memory, Wilder’s (gasp) waning optimism, Phuoc’s injury corner, Melina’s dose of reality, and Jeremy “dragons on my ...
Jun 22, 2024•1 hr 13 min
The Portland Thorns got back to their winning ways against the Courage, but lost Sophia Smith for their rivalry match — in incredible fashion. Sam, Alex, and Wilder got together to break down the win and talk about Portland’s chances in Seattle without Smith and without Sam Coffey. Then in the second segment, Sam and Alex chat through the Portland Timbers’ 0-0 draw in St. Louis. They heap praise on Zac McGraw, King Pants, and Claudio Bravo, and then dive a bit into Evander’s MVP bonafides using ...
Jun 16, 2024•1 hr 25 min
We got a fun one for you today, folks. In honor of the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns joint Green is Gold Charity Match, the STF crew decided to have a little fun. Ahead of the real draft set for Wednesday, Sam & Alex and Wilder & Phuoc went head-to-head to draft their own joint Timbers and Thorns starting XI’s (plus one sub). Listen in to see who was the first pick, who made the cut, and how the starting XI’s match up! And finally, head to the Stumptown Footy Substack to vote on w...
Jun 11, 2024•39 min
It’s a Thorns-extravaganza as Sam, Phuoc, and Wilder sit down to chat about the Thorns picking back up their season after the international break. What’s the key to Rob Gale overcoming his first loss as interim head coach? What are this team’s biggest strengths and weaknesses? And what do think about Portland’s group for the first ever Concacaf W Champions Cup? All that and more in this episode, including: Wilder’s new cycling buddy, Phuoc’s potential Cascadia hype, and Sam’s potential podcaster...
Jun 08, 2024•58 min
Believe it or not, we are halfway through the Portland Timbers’ slate of MLS games in the 2024 season. Coming off a 2-2 home draw and a seven point week, what do we make of the Phil Neville era thus far? Sam, Alex, and Phuoc break down Portland’s latest match, give their midseason grades, chat summer transfer window wants, and chart the course for what Portland needs to accomplish in the rest of the year. All that and more, including: Alex christening a new Timbers villain, Phuoc christening a b...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Sam’s back in town, and the Timbers gave him two — yes, two — wins to discuss. One of those also included their first — yes, first — clean sheet of the season. Sam, Phuoc, Alex, and Cascadia FC’s Jeremy Peterman break down Portland’s victory in Austin and if it means Portland has indeed turned a corner. Then in the second segment, Sam and Melina sit down to recap the end of the Thorns’ win streak, and what Rob Gale has to do to get his team back on track after tasting defeat for the first time. ...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Can you believe it? The Portland Timbers have made history! Alex Barnes, Jeremy Peterman, and I break down the game in Minnesota, the crucial game at home against Sporting KC, and so much more. We also talk up the biggest regular season game in NWSL history with the Portland Thorns (W6) taking on the Orlando Pride (W7). The visitors are looking to tie the record while the home side will look to break it. Can Rob Gale and Portland pick up a massive result on the road? Our predictions are… Who wou...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 8 min
In a super-sized episode, the Thorns are still flying after a rivalry demolition of Seattle, and Sam, Phuoc, and Wilder hop on the microphones to discuss it all, and Rob Gale’s infections “Kenergy”. Then, Sam, Alex, Phuoc, and returning champion Jeremy Peterman discuss something that hasn’t happened in over two months: the Timbers winning a soccer game. All that in this episode and more, including: Wilder’s new wardrobe, Phuoc’s self-promotion, Alex’s homage to Eric Miller, Jeremy’s ideal future...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 31 min
Trying out something new folks: minutes after Portland’s 2-1 loss to Seattle, Sam, Alex, and Phuoc huddled around Sam’s laptop and recorded our raw unedited thoughts. We were upset, and uh, I think it showed. The vibes were low and the audio was choppy, but group therapy is the best therapy. 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...
May 13, 2024•14 min
With the Thorns riding a four-game win streak, and the Reign finally pumping some good vibes into their season, the stage is set for a rather titanic clash at Providence Park on Saturday night. Sam, Phuoc, Wilder, Melina, and special guest Jacob Cristobal of Ride of the Valkyries gathered to talk through all things Portland vs. Seattle, previewing the match and celebrating the special rivalry these teams share. All that and more, including: Sam’s chaotic prediction, Phuoc’s un-chaotic prediction...
May 10, 2024•55 min
It’s a big weekend for the Portland Timbers, and we’ve got a big show to preview it. Coming off of the worst loss of the season, the Timbers have to prepare for the Seattle Sounders to come to town. Sam, Alex, and returning champions Jeremy Peterman and Adam Susman hopped the microphones to dive deeeeep into the Timbers’ form, what they need to do to fix it all, and their chances for a marquee win on Sunday. All that in this episode and more, including: Adam reminiscing about his incredible firs...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 8 min
After a midweek game that the Thorns won (but probably shouldn’t have) and a weekend game that the Timbers lost( but probably shouldn’t have), the STF crew takes to the mics to break it down — with some special guests! Joined by Spotrac’s Taylor Vincent for the first segment, Sam, Melina, and Phuoc break down the Thorns recent run of results and prognosticate how they can turn it into something sustainable. And in the second segment, Sam, Phuoc and Cascadia FC’s Jeremy Peterman talk through the ...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 22 min
After a tough start to the season, a coaching change, and plenty of bad vibes… the Thorns won a game! In emphatic fashion, to boot. Is that enough to revive their season? And with the men getting a draw in the house of the defending champs, are the Timbers in a good spot, despite their recent run without a win? Sam, Phuoc, Wilder, Alex and special guest Adam Susman sit down to talk through it all, and break down the first four-point Saturday of the season. All that in this episode, as well as: A...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 5 min
It was a big week in Soccer City, as the Timbers earned another decent(ish) draw and the Thorns made a change at head coach. Sam, Alex, and Phuoc sat down to talk through the latest Timbers result and heap the praise on Evander. Then, after a halftime sub, Wilder joins the crew to help break down Mike Norris’ move to Thorns Technical Director, and what the future may have in store for the Thornies. Also in this episode: Sam knocks over a microphone, Alex calls for consistency with reffing, Phuoc...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 12 min
The Portland Thorns are off to their worst start in franchise history. What’s up? Melina, Phuoc, Sam, and Wilder hop on the microphones to talk through all of the things that have gone wrong with the Thorns so far in 2024, and discuss what needs to be done for them to get back on track. All that and more in this episode, including: boundless optimism, even more jersey takes, even more depressing stats, and muddled midfield musings. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with oth...
Apr 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min
It was another trying weekend for the Timbers, as they lost their third straight game. But that didn’t deter the pod squad, as Alex, Sam, Phuoc, and returning special guest Jeremy Peterman of Cascadia FC's Substack took to the microphones to recap and break down Portland’s latest defeat in Vancouver. Then, the boys chatted with current Timbers assistant coach Liam Ridgewell all about his illustrious time with Portland. We touch on his memories from his playing days, whether coaching or broadcast...
Apr 06, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Sophia Smith is staying y’all. The Thorns announced this week that the star has signed a contract extension to stay in the Rose City. It’s a big occasion that calls for a big crew: the entire Stumptown Footy team comes together for the first episode featuring all of our voices! Alex, Melina, Phuoc, Sam, and Wilder all take to the microphones to talk about the new contract, what it means for this year and beyond, and what it could portend for Smith’s future in Portland. Plus, the gang talks throu...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 18 min
After a bummer of a weekend where both the teams lost, Sam, Alex, and Phuoc hop on the microphones to break down where it went all went wrong for the Thorns and the Timbers. Then, the gang dives into the signing of new Timbers DP forward Jonathan Rodriguez, and what the expectations are for the new striker. All that and more in this episode, including: praise for the new Stumptown Footy logo, the next player photoshop job, talk over T2 continuing a strong Portland U.S. Open Cup tradition, and ou...
Mar 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min
The NWSL is back! Phuoc, Wilder, Sam, and Melina (making her Stumptown Radio debut!) sit down to talk all things Portland Thorns ahead of a big season. We run through the offseason additions, biggest strengths and weaknesses of the squad, and toss out our predictions for a season where the Thorns have huge expectations on their shoulders. All that and more in this episode, including: Wilder’s amazing Canadian Thorns vs. American Thorns predictions, Melina’s incredible nicknames, Phuoc’s tickets ...
Mar 14, 2024•59 min
Joined by special guest Jeremy Peterman, Alex and Sam sit down to chat about what led to Portland’s disappointing 2-2 draw with D.C. United. Then, the guys get into all of the drama and reports about Portland’s chase of German Berterame (and also Jonathan “Cabecita” Rodriguez), and what the future may hold for that DP forward spot. All that and more in this episode, including: what to expect when Portland heads to “the baseball stadium”, which player’s passing could be crucial on Saturday, Jerem...
Mar 09, 2024•53 min
The Phil Neville era got off to a cracking start with a 4-1 win, and Alex, Phuoc, Sam and Wilder all hopped on the microphones to talk through it. Plus, the Thorns unveiled their new jerseys. And much like previous jerseys: we have takes. All that in more in this episode, including: what a Timbers win sounds like from Wilder’s living room, Phuoc’s USWNT fire, what it sounds like when Alex loves a kit, and Sam’s magically smooth transitions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 3 min
It’s finally here folks: Portland’s 2024 MLS season kicks off on Saturday! The Timbers begin life with a new head coach and the Stumptown guys hopped on the microphones to preview the new season. After some talk about Portland’s new Nature Unites secondary kit and Media Day, the gang dives deep into what we should expect from the Timbers in 2024. We chat about the current squad’s biggest strengths and weaknesses, how high (or low) the Timbers could finish this year, and throw out some hot takes ...
Feb 23, 2024•58 min
The offseason is heating up as the MLS and NWSL seasons approach, and Phuoc, Sam and Wilder hopped on the microphones to chat all about it. Olivia Moultrie signed a contract extension (yay!), and the team chats about her trajectory for the Thorns and USWNT. Then, we chat about the recent news of Marvin Loria’s knee injury (booo!) and what it could mean for the Timbers’ opening day lineup — specifically the left side of the defense. And finally, we close out the episode with a new segment called ...
Feb 15, 2024•50 min
