The Portland Timbers and Thorns are getting closer to playing real soccer games, and you have questions.
First off—and most importantly—as we’ve echoed through writing, Twitter, and The Rosette, soccer is just a game. Now is the time to be paying attention and educating yourself on this vital moment in our country’s history.
However, soccer does still exist, and as the weeks go by, we are inching closer to the return of the sport in North America. The NWSL Challenge Cup will kick things off in late June, followed by the resumption of Major League Soccer in July.
In this week’s Q&A feature, we answered questions ranging from our thoughts on the restart to our all-time favorite PTFC post. This article highlights some of the questions that were asked. If you are interested, the complete conversation can be found in our Discord, available to Patreon subscribers at the $5 and $10 levels. Subscribing also gives you the opportunity to participate in future Q&As. Without further ado, let’s get to it!
Some questions and answers have been edited for clarity.