Takeaways: Portland Timbers 0, St. Louis 0
It was a better defensive showing from the Timbers, but there’s still work to be done.
Takeaways: Orlando Pride 2, Portland Thorns 1
What interim head coach Rob Gale got right and what he got wrong in the Thorns’ loss to Orlando.
Takeaways: Portland Timbers 2, Sporting KC 1
“Tonight was probably our best defensive performance in terms of our shape and organization,” Timbers head coach Phil Neville said.
Takeaways: Portland Timbers 1, Minnesota United 2
Neville hasn’t been able to find the key to fix the individual defensive mistakes, and he knows that’s on him.
More Connections, More Assists, More Goals
It’s not a secret that Sophia Smith has figured out how to unlock every team’s defense and can score with either foot, from any angle, and from any distance.
Takeaways: Portland Timbers 1, Seattle Sounders 2
“I’ve got to take full responsibility for this run,” said Timbers head coach Phil Neville.
Kickin’ It with Felipe Mora
Since his return to the pitch this season, Mora has played some of the best football of his career. But we’re not here to talk about football in Phuoc’s latest “Kickin’ It” segment.
Takeaways: Portland Timbers 0, Charlotte FC 2
That one was, in Timbers head coach Phil Neville’s words, “embarrassing.”
Takeaways: Portland Timbers 2, LAFC 3
“I want people to praise us for winning games of football, not playing well and losing,” Timbers head coach Phil Neville said.
Takeaways: Chicago Red Stars 0, Portland Thorns 2
Some notes on Portland’s first two games under interim head coach Rob Gale.