Takeaways: Portland Timbers 1, Minnesota United 4
This game was tough, no doubt, but the competition continues.
Coffee with Coffey: Kickin’ It with Sam Coffey
Phuoc chats with Sam Coffey about soccer and exploring Portland.
Takeaways: Portland Timbers 1, New York City 1
Portland needs to start getting wins.
So, What’s Up With the Thorns’ Defense?
Jaiden makes the case for why the Thorns should play a five-back.
Takeaways: Portland Timbers 0, San Jose Earthquakes 0
Right now the Timbers are in the ninth position of the table, barely hanging on the last playoff spot.
Olivia Moultrie’s Time is Coming
Moultrie might be the youngest Thorn by a long shot, but her soccer IQ is beyond her 17 years.
Takeaways: Portland Timbers 1, FC Dallas 0
Portland needed three points, badly.
Takeaways: Portland Timbers 0, Seattle Sounders 0
As much as both teams tried, the match was truly disappointing, and neither club looked good in the final third.
On Mindset and Motherhood
“I think we’re seeing things Murph could do last year,” Thorns head coach Mike Norris says. “We just didn’t see a confident Murph last year.”
Takeaways: Portland Timbers 1, Sporting KC 4
The Timbers don’t have the luxury to dwell too much on this result.