New Tournament, New Faces
Breaking down the Thorns’ offseason moves in the context of the NWSL Challenge Cup.
Timbers and MLS Prepare for Play as Orlando Tournament Looms Closer
With labor negotiations behind them and a plan in place, the Portland Timbers prepare for a trip to the Magic Kingdom.
A Message to My Fellow White Portlanders
Racism is a Portland problem and a soccer problem, and it’s our responsibility
Red Smoke Radio: Emily Menges Interview
A chat with Thorns defender Emily Menges about the upcoming NWSL Challenge Cup, the Players Association, and more
Thorns Sith Names, Ranked
It is a well-established fact that the Thorns are not Sith. This is a good thing for all of us—particularly the younglings. But if they were Sith, there would be a real disparity in the quality of Sith names throughout the Thorns roster. Adding Darth to your name is great when you are going by Vader, […]
Living the Dream: a Look Back at Sueño MLS
The reality-television competition has more connections to Portland than you might think, and in 2016 it finally arrived in the Rose City.
Welcome to the Dark Side
The Thorns aren’t evil space wizards, but what if they were?
Reflecting on the Timbers’ First MLS Season with the Team that Called it
John Strong and Robbie Earle both cover soccer for national networks, but they both got their start with the Portland Timbers
Red Smoke Radio Episode 36: Southside Trap Crossover!
Tyler and Katelyn break down last season’s 4–4 Thorns/Red stars matchup with the hosts of Southside Trap.
The Day a Hurricane Postponed a Timbers Game
Taking a look back at the Portland Timbers only postponed game before this March and the day surrounding it.