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<p>The Portland Timbers lost in brutal fashion in Houston, cementing a three-game skid early on in the 2026 season. Sam and Alex took to the microphones to break down the loss, and discuss just what in the heck happened.</p><p>Then, the boys dive deep into the consternation around Phil Neville's tenure as Timbers head coach. How much blame does he hold for Portland's poor form? How much do the players hold? How can this all be fixed? Plus, looking ahead to a massive Sunday matinee against the Galaxy.</p>

<p>The 2026 NWSL season is here! Sam and Emma sit down to chat about the Portland Thorns season opening fixture in D.C. against the Spirit. How might the Thorns fare? Who will be on the sidelines? Will Soph Wilson start? We chat through all of that, after of course putting some respect on Renee Lyles' name (give her a contract, Jeff!)</p>

<p>The Portland Thorns finally have a new head coach! And the feeling is... mixed. Emma, Sam, and Wilder broke down the lukewarm reactions to Robert Vilahamn's appointment and what it means for the start of the Thorns' season.</p><p>After that, the gang shares their takeaways from Portland's preseason matches at the Coachella Valley Invitational. Plus, we react to the Thorns' new Electric Bloom kits, and bask in the La Croix-fueled beauty that they bring.</p>

<p>Sam and Alex hopped back on the mics to discuss a familiar-looking defeat against the Colorado Rapids, including the forwards' down performance, a return of ugly set-piece defending, and an imbalanced midfield.</p><p>They then closed out the episode with a quick, optimism-free lookahead at the first Cascadia Cup clash of the season this coming weekend: The Vancouver Whitecaps at Providence Park.</p>

<p>The Portland Timbers started off 2026 with a bang, snagging a late win over the Columbus Crew. There was a lot of fun stuff! Some not so fun stuff! And a lot to talk about! So Sam, Alex, and Luukas did just that.</p><p></p><p>After an intro that must be heard to be believed from Alex "Cole Bassett Excites Me" Barnes, the gang dives into takeaway from the game. Then, we preview the 2026 season with a few predictions. Who will be leading goal scorer? Where will the Timbers finish the season? Will Phil Neville be head coach in 2027? Listen on for our answers!</p>