Reign
In with a transfer, out with a transfer: the Reign sent Canadian international Jordyn Huitema to the Chicago Stars for a $500 thousand transfer fee. What does this mean for the Reign as they gear up for 2026?
Thorns
Previewing the Thorns' 2026 season with the Expected Own Goals Podcast!
(VANCOUVER, BC) - Squished in the middle of the MLS regular season schedule is the CONCACAF Champions Cup, a tournament held between teams across North and Central America, and the Caribbean. Having completed the first leg of this round away at Cartaginés walking away 0-0, the Whitecaps need a win
0-5. 1-4. Those two scorelines hung over the city of Portland for almost two years. One sent the Portland Timbers into a reckoning; a season-ending disaster that appeared out of seemingly nowhere but was subtly teased throughout the fall of 2024. They had an immediate chance to rectify that humiliation
The Rose City Breakdown Episode 10:00/3298.41× 2026 is truly a momentous year for women's sports in the Rose City. 2026 also marks the first year where the state and city will have three professional women's sports teams: Portland Thorns (NWSL), Portland Fire (WNBA)
Two years ago, the Portland Timbers defeated the Colorado Rapids 4-1 in their season opener at Providence Park. Last year, the Portland Timbers lost to the Vancouver Whitecaps by the same scoreline in their season opener at Providence Park. Like both of their previous season openers at Phil Neville, tonight’
Big occasions demand proper attire. You cannot show up to a wedding in sweatpants. There’s an official uniform for college graduations, as freshly-minted graduates don caps and robes to walk across a large stage to collect their diplomas. Providence Park is no stranger to the latter event, having hosted
Season previews have a defined formula. Which players left? Which players arrived? Where do you think *insert team* will finish in the table? Can they win a trophy? Other outlets will preview the Portland Timbers’ 2026 campaign and touch on all of those talking points. Those are important topics to
Since April 27th’s victory in Carson, road games have been the site of utter horrors for the Portland Timbers. When they traveled to Los Angeles on a sunny Friday evening, many thought it would be more of the same. But the Portland Timbers did not oblige the haters. In
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0-5. 1-4. Those two scorelines hung over the city of Portland for almost two years. One sent the Portland Timbers into a reckoning; a season-ending disaster that appeared out of seemingly nowhere but was subtly teased throughout the fall of 2024. They had an immediate chance to rectify that humiliation
Welcome back, a fresh season, a chance to reset but also build on the success of 2025. After nearly going the distance in the MLS Cup Final, it felt like a short turn around, the guys went through training camp in Spain, pre-season matches, and made minimal roster changes overall,
The 2026 season will be defined by a lot of things. On a national scale, the World Cup and its lasting effects will be the biggest talking point. But the Portland Timbers have a clear objective for the young season: re-establishing their home fortress during Providence Park’s 100th birthday.
According to ESPN's Jeff Kassouf, the Portland Thorns have hired former Tottenham Hotspur manager, Robert Vilahamn. The Rose City Breakdown's Phuoc Nguyen and Melina Gaspar discuss the hire, the timing, and how Jeff Agoos failed his first true test as GM. The duo also provides a
The greatest American cultural export has to be fast food. By distilling the dining experience into basic convenience and flavors, the fast food establishment has spread across the world. When you visit a foreign country, a McDonald’s will probably be within reach. However, maybe you don’t want a
217 days have passed since the Portland Timbers’ last victory on the road. While their 1-0 win at LAFC in July seemed to be a major turning point, the Timbers failed to win any of their 9 remaining road games in 2025 (playoffs included). To avoid stretching that streak to
It was an odd journey, especially in the first half, but three points and a clean sheet is three points and a clean sheet. Oh, and Paul Rothrock is still Paulie Primetime.
The Rose City Breakdown Episode 10:00/3298.41× 2026 is truly a momentous year for women's sports in the Rose City. 2026 also marks the first year where the state and city will have three professional women's sports teams: Portland Thorns (NWSL), Portland Fire (WNBA)
Two years ago, the Portland Timbers defeated the Colorado Rapids 4-1 in their season opener at Providence Park. Last year, the Portland Timbers lost to the Vancouver Whitecaps by the same scoreline in their season opener at Providence Park. Like both of their previous season openers at Phil Neville, tonight’
Big occasions demand proper attire. You cannot show up to a wedding in sweatpants. There’s an official uniform for college graduations, as freshly-minted graduates don caps and robes to walk across a large stage to collect their diplomas. Providence Park is no stranger to the latter event, having hosted
Season previews have a defined formula. Which players left? Which players arrived? Where do you think *insert team* will finish in the table? Can they win a trophy? Other outlets will preview the Portland Timbers’ 2026 campaign and touch on all of those talking points. Those are important topics to
The big transfer of Obed Vargas to Atlético Madrid was a watershed moment for the Sounders, whose academy continues to produce, and for Obed, who now plays for his longtime favorite team. And yet its true importance is not yet written.
