Hosts Jake Zivin and Joe Sleven welcome Ross Smith back as the trio chat talk with Timbers midfielder Diego Chara, take a look ahead to Portland's upcoming match with Real Salt Lake and discuss the impact of the new developments for the Leagues Cup.

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Diego Chara | Talk Timbers | Sept. 22, 2021

The seventh episode of The Thorns Show gives us another look at the inner-workings of Thorns FC staff, with assistant coach Sophie Clough talking about her journey through the game, her time in Portland, and her role in helping Portland to the top of the NWSL standings. Clough also talks about the team's big win at North Carolina, the coming trip to Chicago, and her knowledge about the life and times of one Pierre Soubrier, the team's head athletic trainer. To see a video of this interview, visit www.YouTube.com/PortlandThornsFC.

The Thorns Show, Episode 7: Sophie Clough

In this episode of Catching Up With, Ross Smith sits down with defender Josecarlos Van Rankin. They talk about Josecarlos' childhood, growing up in Pumas' academy, making his pro debut at Azteca, exploring the outdoors around Oregon and the role Peaky Blinders played in his efforts to learn English.

Catching Up, featuring Ross Smith | Josecarlos Van Rankin

Ann Schatz chats with Thorns FC goalkeeper Bella Bixby about the game cancellation against the Spirit, staying focused on what's at hand, the impact of goalkeeping coach Nadine Angerer has had on her and more. To see a video of this interview, visit www.YouTube.com/PortlandThornsFC.

The Thorns Show, with Ann Schatz: Episode 5, featuring Bella Bixby

Hosts Jake Zivin and Joe Sleven welcome Portland Timbers midfielder George Fochive to the show about his second tour with the team, his play and how the season has been going for him. Plus, Jake and Joe talk about the U.S. Men's National Team World Cup qualifying process.

George Fochive | Talk Timbers | Sept. 8, 2021

In Part Two of Catching Up, featuring Ross Smith's podcast with former Timbers defender Nat Borchers, the two talk about Nat's competitive spirit that let him to explore and participate in his first triathlon, banter with Futty Danso about a shutout bonus he chased while with Real Salt Lake, and Borcher's return to the broadcast booth while Ross is on paternity leave.

Catching Up, featuring Ross Smith | Beyond the Beard with Nat Borchers, Part Two

Hosts Jake Zivin and Joe Sleven discuss the Timbers' win over Seattle, goalkeeper Steve Clark joins to chat about the season and and his hotline phone celebration and hear a look ahead to Portland's upcoming match against the Houston Dynamo.

Steve Clark | Talk Timbers | Sept. 1, 2021

Ann Schatz converses with Thorns FC forward Sophia Smith with a look back to the Women's International Champions Cup title, playing with teammate Morgan Weaver, how well she knows teammate Crystal Dunn, Smith's energy on the field and more. To see a video of this interview, visit www.YouTube.com/PortlandThornsFC.

The Thorns Show, with Ann Schatz: Episode 5, featuring Sophia Smith

Talk Timbers hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin talk with Portland Timbers and Thorns FC CEO and owner Merritt Paulson. Paulson discusses the state of the Timbers, Thorns and more. We hear about the recent issues with the Timbers and what's being done to fix them, the successes of the Thorns as well as more on the Jeremy Ebobisse trade, the decision to require vaccinations and masks at Providence Park, the search for the new Thorns coach, the development of the teams' academies and a push for new rules about Homegrown rules in both leagues. NOTE: Full show now available.

Merritt Paulson discusses state of Portland Timbers, Thorns FC | Talk Timbers | Aug. 25, 2021

Ross Smith talks with former Timbers centerback Nat Borchers about his career, his first visit to Portland, transitioning to the Timbers, the 2015 MLS Cup championship season, and moments from his career. This is Part One of a two-part edition with numerous great stories to hear.

Catching Up, featuring Ross Smith | Beyond the Beard with Nat Borchers, Part One

On the eve of his retirement from pro soccer, former Portland Timbers midfielder Rodney Wallace sits down with Ross Smith to talk about Wallace's important MLS Cup goal, his relationship with his teammates, that inaugural 2011 MLS Timbers season and more from across his career.

Catching Up, featuring Ross Smith | Rodney Wallace retires

Judah Newby, Jake Zivin and Ross Smith talk about the win over RSL, getting ready for Seattle and hear from Portland Timbers and Thorns FC general manager and president of soccer Gavin Wilkinson.

Gavin Wilkinson | Talk Timbers | Aug. 11, 2021

Former U.S. international and current broadcast soccer analyst Lori Lindsey sits down with Ann Schatz to talk about the upcoming Women's International Champions Cup coming to Providence Park Aug. 18-21. Learn more about the visiting teams FC Barcelona Feminí and Olympique Lyonnais – and some familiar faces on their teams – in what will be an exciting tournament. Get your tickets here: https://seatgeek.com/women-s-international-champions-cup-tickets?oq=women+s+international+champions+cup+ticketsaid+13889+pid+promo+rid+71521+utm+medium+partnership+utm+source+thorns+utm+campaign+podcast

Lori Lindsey with Ann Schatz on what to watch for in the Women's International Champions Cup

Timbers soccer analyst Ross Smith sits down with Portland Timbers midfielder Marvin Loría about his debut with Costa Rican giants Saprissa to playing in Portland. Marvin talks about his skill in learning English which he started in school in Costa Rica to who is the Timbers' biggest prankster is.

Catching Up, featuring Ross Smith | Marvin Loría

Host Richard Farley talks about Christine Sinclair and Canada winning the Tokyo Summer Olympics gold medal in women's soccer as they defeated Sweden on penalties. Farley breaks down the game but also talks about the impact for one of the greatest soccer players of all time: Sinclair.

Tokyo Olympics | Thorns Morning Download: Sinclair and Canada win gold medal

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