The Last Days of Disco - Phil Neville Departs! - Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes

The Last Days of Disco - Phil Neville Departs! - Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes

It's Timbers Time and Phil Neville is no more! Chris and Matt talk briefly about how a calamitous start sealed his fate as he’s outcoached by Uncle Bruce in the 3-1 home defeat to San Jose with the crowd audibly chanting for his departure in injury time. Then we discuss what's next for the Timbers? Which available coaches might be a good fit? Would Willfriend Nancy work with our roster? Is a Latin coach a requirement? RCTID! This episode's key talking points include: * Phil Departs! * Who are the obvious names for the Timbers coaching search and who are some left field choices? Would Wilfried Nancy work as Timbers coach? * Is it right or wrong to chant for a coach to be fired? * Can the Timbers turn it around and make the playoffs? * Brutal defensive transition problems summed up Phil’s tactical issues perfectly * Aimless crosses pepper the box and create nothing * Mixed emotions on the Antony goal * Body language tells of a broken team spirit * Phil thoroughly outcoached by Uncle Bruce * Phil’s last roll of the dice is to play no defensive midfielders * Antony’s left foot strikes again * Pipe Mora’s swansong? * Phil’s last press conference is classic Neville * Ned: Phil has “fallen well short of expectations” * It’s perfect timing for a new coach to come in * Does the team need a Latin coach for cultural reasons? * Antony’s Social Media Drama * Timbers DP needs - we need a talented left footer in the final third * Timers Time World Cup Pod Schedule! Content Warning: One or two little s words Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (0:46) Phil Neville is Gone! (2:31) San Jose (H) - Pre-Game (5:53) San Jose (H) - First Half Analysis (17:03) San Jose (H) - Second Half Analysis (26:23) San Jose (H)  - Post Game - Phil’s Press Conference (28:06) Phil Neville Departs - Official Statements (32:25) New Coach Hire Process and Timing (36:23) Does the team need a Latin coach? Was Phil ever the right cultural fit? (40:59) Potential Names for the Timbers’ Coaching Search (50:35) Timbers News, MLS News (54:18) Timbers Time Podcasts during the World Cup Break Listener Topics and Questions! Thanks for listening and please do send us your questions or topics for analysis for the next episode: ⁠⁠⁠timberstimepod@gmail.com [timberstimepod@gmail.com] or DM us on IG:  timberstimepod [https://www.instagram.com/timberstimepod]

One-Two Punches - Portland Timbers at Inter Miami

It's Timbers Time! In this week’s episode Chris and Matt discuss Messi undoing the Timbers on a sweaty night in Miami, analyse the possible impact of the under-discussed Private Equity investment in the team and the relative drop-off in roster spend since, catch up on three entertaining T2 games and ask if Phil will survive a home loss to San Jose… RCTID! This episode's key talking points include: * Is Phil just running out the starters to save his job rather than using his capable depth players in a three game week? * Messi’s classic one-two passes take the Timbers apart twice in the first half * Was Chara really taken off because of an injury or was it cover for a poor performance? * Velde’s second half was full of highlights but no goals, was he trying too hard? * Finn’s top tier defending continues to look effortless * Guerra’s magic scoring beard * Pants makes a top tier save from Messi’s free kick, is this a save of the year contender? * Digging into the Private Equity investment in the Timbers in 2021 and the subsequent drop in relative roster investment - correlation or causation? * Why Private Equity loves American Sports over European leagues and why that should be concerning for Timbers fans * T2 are on a tear, updates on their last three gams * Is Mora done as a Timber? Does his departure mean a DP 9 is coming? * San Jose (H) Preview - Will Phil survive a loss? Content Warning: One or two moderate swears Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:33) Miami (A) - Pre-Game (3:59) Miami (A) - First Half Analysis (17:33) Miami (A) - Second Half Analysis (30:14) Miami (A) - Post Game - Moment and Man of the Match (32:23) Miami (A) - Post Game - Press Conferences - Phil & Finn (38:16) Analysis - Private Equity Investment in the Timbers (49:07) T2 Update (52:38) Timbers News, MLS News (56:08) San Jose (H) Preview Listener Topics and Questions! Thanks for listening and please do send us your questions or topics for analysis for the next episode: ⁠⁠⁠timberstimepod@gmail.com [timberstimepod@gmail.com] or DM us on IG:  timberstimepod [https://www.instagram.com/timberstimepod]

Ego Tripping at the Gates of Stade Saputo - Portland Timbers at CF Montreal

It's Timbers Time! In this episode Chris, a jet-lagged Matt and special guest Carie talk all things Timbers as the team leave Montreal with an entertaining 2-2 tie. Matt reports on the  atmosphere at the stadium and hanging out with a large Pantemis entourage, there’s more ego chat, and we dive into the newly released 2026 salary data with Matt getting quizzed on a few surprising paychecks .. RCTID! This episode's key talking points include: * Is that point enough to save Phil’s job for now? * Why the lack of squad rotation? * Matt hangs out with the Pantemis entourage in Montreal! * Zone 14 defensive problems continue * Handball disagreements * DaCosta looking more and more like Nagbe * The Kelsy hot streak continues! * Were the Timbers lucky to get an equalizer? * Should Mora have come in earlier? * Finn the defensive comfort blanket * Is a draw good enough? * Phil says both goals are due to individual errors, who’s to blame? * Da Costa and Bassett’s offensive rotations * Salary discrepancies in the locker room * Who’s salary is the most surprising? * Does Velde deserve to be an All Star? * Miami (A) Preview Content Warning: Moderate swears Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (6:45) Montreal (A) - Pre-Game Press Conferences & Injury Report (12:05) Montreal (A) - Starting XI (13:59) Montreal (A)- First Half Analysis (32:33) Montreal (A)- Second Half Analysis (44:31) Montreal (A) - Post Game - Moment and Man of the Match (51:02) Montreal (A) - Phil’s Post-Game Press Conference (55:57) MLS 2026 Salary Review - Higher or Lower? (1:04:06) Timbers News, MLS News (1:06:02) Miami (A) Preview Listener Topics and Questions! Thanks for listening and please do send us your questions or topics for analysis for the next episode: ⁠⁠⁠timberstimepod@gmail.com [timberstimepod@gmail.com] Or DM us on IG: timberstimepod [https://www.instagram.com/timberstimepod]

Six Shooters - Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City

It's Timbers Time! In this week’s episode Chris and Matt are in a celebratory mood as the Timbers spank Sporting Kansas City 6-0, with multiple bangers to discuss. After enjoying the win, there’s reflection on what this result means, is it enough to keep Phil in a job? Was it a more dominant win than RSL had over us? We then wrap up with some Pants ceiling chat and a Montreal away preview. This episode's key talking points include: * What does this result mean for Phil’s future? * How does our domination of SKC compare to RSL’s domination of us? * We look great in possession (when there’s no ball pressure) * Velde scores a long range banger to spite Matt * Best songs for the TA to sing when we’re up 4-0 * Is showboating disrespectful to the opposition? * Phil does something pragmatic!  * How second half substitutes sprung the team back into life * Another Timbers MLS hat trick goes begging * Kelsy’s redemption arc - Are we still going to go for a DP 9? * How much can you read into individual performances against such poor opposition? * Why Chris thinks it’s worth paying attention to press conferences * Can Pantemis improve his distribution and dribbling? * Chara in a popemobile? * Montreal (A) Preview * What squad rotations do we anticipate for midweek? Content Warning: S Bombs Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:00) SKC (H) - Pre-Game Press Conferences & Injury Report (7:00) SKC (H) - Starting XI (8:01) SKC (H) - First Half Analysis (21:50) SKC (H) - Second Half Analysis (33:12) SKC (H) - Post Game - Moment and Man of the Match (42:26) SKC (H) - Phil’s Post-Game Press Conference (48:39) What Does This Result Mean For Phil’s Future? (51:30) Comparing Our Domination of SKC With RSL’s Domination Last Week (57:04) Listener Question - Can Pantemis Realistically Improve his Distribution and Dribbling? (1:03:11) How Did Chris, As a Brit, End up in Portland? (1:06:52) Timbers News, MLS News (1:10:31) Montreal (A) Preview Listener Topics and Questions! Thanks for listening and please do send us your questions or topics for analysis for the next episode: ⁠⁠⁠timberstimepod@gmail.com [timberstimepod@gmail.com] or DM us on IG:  timberstimepod [https://www.instagram.com/timberstimepod]

Pants on Fire - Portland Timbers at Real Salt Lake

It's Timbers Time! In this week’s episode Chris and Matt discuss James Pantemis’s heroics in the Timbers 2-0 defeat to Real Salt Lake as he dreams of the MLS record of saves … not a great sign for our defence! We talk about how our press didn’t stand up to the challenge, why Phil took the blame for the first half and we preview a must win game against UnSporting Kansas City where some “complacent” players are on the block. RCTID! This episode's talking points include: * Pantemis stands on his head to prevent an embarrassment in Utah * Do the Timbers need to “have a little dance”? * How our hopes the press was improved were dashed at its first real test * The stark difference between the off-ball movement of the two teams * Velde looked frustrated, is his mindset becoming a problem? * Is Diego Luna a true USMNT calibre player or did we just make him look good? * RSL’s first clean sheet of the year, what does that say about our attack? * Phil takes the blame for the first half, but why that psychological approach? * Phil says there's some complacency and implies he’s going to make changes - the established and high paid players are on the block, what lineup do we expect for the next game? * SKC (H) preview Content Warning: Light to Moderate swears Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:26) RSL (A) - Pre-Game Press Conferences (4:25) RSL (A) - Injury Report (5:11) RSL (A) - Starting XI & Formation Analysis (6:31) RSL (A) - First Half Analysis (22:18) RSL (A) - Second Half Analysis (37:17) RSL (A) - Post Game - Moment and Man of the Match (46:09) RSL (A) - Thoughts on the high press (48:47) RSL (A) - Phil’s Post-Game Press Conference (53:39) RSL (A) - Pantemis's Post-Game Press Conference (56:18) T2 Update (57:56) Timbers News, MLS News (1:00:54) SKC (H) Preview Listener Topics and Questions! Thanks for listening and please do send us your questions or topics for analysis for the next episode: ⁠⁠⁠timberstimepod@gmail.com [timberstimepod@gmail.com] or DM us on IG:  timberstimepod [https://www.instagram.com/timberstimepod]