SportSpyder - The Latest Portland Timbers Podcasts

Cole Bassett in studio, big win over SKC and previews for Montréal and Miami matches | Timbers Fan | May 12, 2026

Wed, 13 May 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Hosts Jake Zivin and Patrick Harris discuss the Timbers' massive win over Sporting Kansas City as well as the news about Diego Chara being named the Grand Marshal of the Rose Festival Grand Floral Starlight Parade. Plus, a discussion on the challenge of a double-game week and the strong play of Kevin Kelsy. We also hear an interview with midfielder Cole Bassett and get a preview of the road games against Montréal and Miami.

Apple TV's Nate Bukaty chats Timbers-Sporting | Timbers Fan | May 5, 2026

Wed, 06 May 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Hosts Jake Zivin and Patrick Harris discuss the loss in Utah before chatting with Apple TV announcer Nate Bukaty who will be on the call this weekend for the Timbers' home match against Sporting Kansas City.

#452 - RSL recap! SKC Preview!

Wed, 06 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Season 7 - Episode 13 - Timbers Win Away? Save the Caps! RSL Preview

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This week, Aaron, Matt and Scott celebrate the Timbers first road win in 9 months and talk through the 2-1 result at San Diego. They break down a few moments and players and talk through the chaos of the match that saw the Timbers sneak out with 3 points. The discussion quickly turns to the quickly evolving situation in Vancouver and how the MLS might try to move the franchise. They wrap up with a quick preview of RSL and predictions.

More info on Save the Caps here:

Save the Caps!

Theme Music Credit:
Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 122 (season 7 episode 5) - Show me that ____ Phil!!

Portland Vanity Soccer — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:35:00 GMT

Alex Bonetig plus a preview of RSL-Timbers | Timbers Fan | Apr. 28, 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Hosts Patrick Harris and Jake Zivin kick off the latest Timbers Fan podcast with a recap of the win over San Diego and we get an interview with that game's hero, Alex Bonetig about scoring his first-ever professional goal. Harris and Zivin also discuss the team's momentum heading into this weekend's road match against Real Salt Lake.

#451 - San Diego recap! Save the Caps! RSL preview!

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:25:00 GMT

It's crazy over here

Season 7 - Episode 12 - Another Away Loss, SD Preview

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This week, Aaron, Matt and Scott talk through the Timbers lack of performance in Minnesota and what's going on with the team right now. The discussion focuses mainly around player performances and tries to highlight some bright spots before the conversation turns to "what to do about Phil?". Before signing off, the the group gives a quick preview and predictions for San Diego this weekend.

Theme Music Credit:
Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A look at the Western Conference and a preview of upcoming match against San Diego | Timbers Fan | Apr. 21, 2026

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Adam Susman – sitting in for Jake Zivin – joins Patrick Harris to talk about the team's loss to Minnesota, how the Western Conference is shaping up and they preview Saturday's upcoming away match against San Diego FC.

#450 - Minnesota recap! San Diego Preview! Recruiting!

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:16:00 GMT

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Episode 121 (season 7 episode 3) - Gang Gang Shit

Portland Vanity Soccer — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:33:59 GMT

#449 - LAFC recap! Minnesota preview! Some Blazers talk at the end!

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:08:00 GMT

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Season 7 - Episode 11 - Timbers beat LAFC, MIN Preview

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This week, Matt rejoins Aaron and Scott to talk the Timbers ending LAFC's unbeaten and scoreless runs. They start by talking the lineups/absences before diving into individual performances and discussions around the goals. After a bit of recap, they talk through if the Timbers deserved the win or draw in this one. They wrap up with a preview and predictions for the upcoming road trip against Minnesota FC.

Theme Music Credit:
Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Brandon Bye, the big win over LAFC and a preview of MINvPOR | Timbers Fan | Apr. 14, 2026

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:15:00 GMT

Hosts Jake Zivin and Patrick Harris talk about the Timbers' huge win over LAFC last weekend and the importance of Portland's midfield play. Plus, we hear an interview with defender Brandon Bye about how his first season with the team is going. Finally, Jake and Patrick look towards the team's next match Saturday against Minnesota United.

Season 7 - Episode 10 - Vancouver, Dive Bar Deadpool and LAFC

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This week, Corey and Jeff from Portland Dive Bar Deadpool join Aaron and Scott this week to talk Timbers, Portland Bar happenings and LAFC. The group starts by talking Vancouver, what went wrong and more discussion around how hot the seat is starting to get under Phil Neville. They move onto some updates from Portland Dive Bar Deadpool; highlighting some places that have had closures or might be at risk before jumping back into the Timbers and LAFC. They wrap up with predictions on what might happen at the Saturday matinee at Providence Park.

Theme Music Credit:
Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Finn Surman talks team and prep for upcoming World Cup | Timbers Fan | Apr. 7, 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Hosts Jake Zivin and Patrick Harris talk with Timbers defender Finn Surman about his play with the team as well as preparation with New Zealand ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Zivin and Harris also discuss the loss to Vancouver and preview the upcoming home match against LAFC.

#448 - Vancouver recap! LAFC Preview!

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:34:00 GMT

I did some post production this time based on listener suggestions (in episode 448!)n, maybe the voices are leveled other than when I shout

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Season 7 - Episode 9 - Value Menu and Vancouver

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT

This week, the guys get together for a quick pod to talk the stadiums Value Menu in the East Terrace. They break down all the new options, including a discussion around the beer choices before giving some reviews/thoughts on the deals. After a quick roundtable on food, they move onto the Timbers trip up to Canada this weekend against the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Theme Music Credit:
Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Phil Neville Interview + a preview of VANvPOR | Timbers Fan | Mar. 31, 2026

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

In the latest Timbers Fan podcast, Jake Zivin and Patrick Harris talk about what MLS field they would most want to play in as well as how to keep spirits in context this early in the season. Zivin also sits down with Timbers head coach Phil Neville to talk about the team at this stage in the calendar and, finally, the pod looks ahead at what to expect this weekend as the Timbers travel to Vancouver, B.C. to face the Whitecaps.

Episode 120 (season 7 episode 2) - Nobody poops in the stadium

Portland Vanity Soccer — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:30:05 GMT

Season 7 - Episode 8 - It's getting warm around here

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This week, Aaron, Matt and Scott get together to give their the last two Timbers matches (HOU and LAG) and where the club needs to go from here. There's a spirted discussion around Phil Neville intermixed with some praise and frustration on a few specific players before asking what Phil needs to do in Vancouver to stay off the hotseat, or even keep his job. Next week we'll do a preview of Vancouver and an update on Dive Bar Deadpool.

Theme Music Credit:
Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

James Pantemis | Timbers Fan | Mar. 24, 2026

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Hosts Jake Zivin and Patrick Harris recap Portland's hard-fought draw with the Galaxy as well as talk about next year's MLS schedule change and the excitement of the Sprint Season. Plus, an interview with goalkeeper James Pantemis followed by a discussion about the upcoming international break.

#447 - LA Galaxy recap! Vancouver preview! Starting 11 of Oregon geography!

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:49:00 GMT

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Looking ahead to the Galaxy | Timbers Fan | Mar. 17, 2026

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Hosts Jake Zivin and Patrick Harris look back on Portland's loss to Houston as well as look forward to Sunday's match against the LA Galaxy on Soccer City USA Day at Providence Park.

#446 - Houston recap! LA Galaxy preview!

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:47:00 GMT

We are keeping it positive today, guys. There is too much other awful shit going on in the world to complain about Phil.