Podcast appearances and mentions of Merritt Paulson

Due to the silliness surrounding MLS teams' participation in the U.S. Open Cup, the Tacoma Defiance have taken the Sounders' place in the tournament. They've won their first three games and have now earned the opportunity to become the first MLS Next Pro affiliate to face a MLS first team in actual competition. Even more silly, that team is the Portland Timbers.To help us understand the Timbers' approach to this game, we reached out to Tyson Alger, who runs the Substack I-5 Corridor, which covers mostlyl the Oregon Ducks and the Timbers. He thinks the Timbers will likely field a relatively veteran-heavy team.We also discuss the evolution of Merritt Paulson, who Alger notes has decreased his public presence but that “the poster inside never dies.”Sponsor

Due to the silliness surrounding MLS teams' participation in the U.S. Open Cup, the Tacoma Defiance have taken the Sounders' place in the tournament. They've won their first three games and have now earned the opportunity to become the first MLS Next Pro affiliate to face a MLS first team in actual competition. Even more silly, that team is the Portland Timbers.To help us understand the Timbers' approach to this game, we reached out to Tyson Alger, who runs the Substack I-5 Corridor, which covers mostlyl the Oregon Ducks and the Timbers. He thinks the Timbers will likely field a relatively veteran-heavy team.We also discuss the evolution of Merritt Paulson, who Alger notes has decreased his public presence but that “the poster inside never dies.”Sponsor

Suke laments about not needing to have good technique when you're super talented. Also, Merritt Paulson has finally sold the Portland Thornes.

Merritt Paulson has finalized the sale of the Portland Thorns to a southern California based ownership group. Is this the new beginning that fans wanted?

The Portland Timbers and Thorns front office has a new leader: former general counsel Heather Davis. Davis makes history as the club's first female CEO and the fifth woman leading a MLS front office, and she comes into the job with plenty of challenges after 16 consecutive months of scandal for PTFC. She will preside over the business and operations of the Timbers and — until Merritt Paulson sells — the Thorns. On this week's episode of Soccer Made in Portland, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer sit down for an interview with Davis to discuss her vision for the club's future, how she squares the failures of Paulson and his past executives, her plans to reach out to Timbers and Thorns supporters, and her unique journey back home to Oregon. Timestamps: (0:00 - 24:00) Heather Davis interview (24:00 - 34:52) Pierre Soubrier and Sophie Clough fired by Thorns (34:52 - 41:15) Timbers Leagues Cup group revealed (42:38 - 50:00) Sebastián Blanco's painful 2022 (50:00 - full time) Timbers offseason chugs along -- Ryan Clarke, rclarke@oregonian.com, Twitter: @RyanTClarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news and notes around women's soccer. In the NWSL, Portland Thorns owner Merritt Paulson and Chicago Red Stars owner Arnim Whistler have announced they are selling their respective clubs. Also, following an investigation with Portland HR, Thorns head coach Rhian Wilkinson has resigned just over a month after winning the NWSL Championship. Plus, the first-ever NWSL Free Agency period has made some noise - Chicago veterans announcing they will be leaving the club and San Diego Wave signing a top goal-scorer. Also, the NCAA Division I College Soccer National Championship crowned it's champion following the UNC vs UCLA battle. Full details and breakdown.  Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @SandHerrera_, @LRoman32 Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a rare occasion when a club-record signing isn't the top story. It's especially rare when it isn't in the top two stories, and it's not particularly close to the importance of either story above it. So it goes for those following the latest developments for PTFC. In a span of 24 hours, Merritt Paulson announced he is selling the Portland Thorns, and Thorns coach Rhian Wilkinson resigned after an investigation cleared her of an inappropriate relationship with a player. On this week's episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Chris and Ryan discuss the two major stories of the week around PTFC. Plus, Evander signing with the Timbers for a club-record fee! Very normal tertiary topic! Timestamps: (0:00 - 21:00) Merritt Paulson selling the Thorns (21:00- 44:00) Rhian Wilkinson resigns (44:00 - full time) Evander joins the Timbers Subscribe to Soccer Made in Portland anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Adam Davis, managing director of North America for Two Circles. Fisher and Russo also discuss Merritt Paulson's move to sell the National Women's Soccer League's Portland Thorns, the National Basketball Association's embrace of new sources of team investor capital, accelerated plans to expand the College Football Playoff, Major League Baseball's sale of its BAMTech equity stake, the Boston Red Sox's jersey patch sale, and the departure of Lenny Daniels from Warner Bros. Discovery.

Ropp's golf slacks; College Football Playoff expansion; Merritt Paulson to sell the Thorns; Antonio Brown is in trouble again

Merritt Paulson, owner of the Portland Thorns and Timbers, announced Thursday that he will sell the women's soccer team but maintain ownership of the men's team. Fans have been calling for Paulson to sell both teams — even before a recent report outlining the Portland club's role in systemic abuse and misconduct in the national women's soccer league. Paulson said that he would donate $1 million to create a Player Safety Department in the NWSL. Although head coach Rhian Wilkinson was cleared of potential wrongdoing in the report, on Friday she announced her resignation after self-disclosing that she and another player had expressed feelings for each other. Ryan Clarke is the Timbers and Thorns correspondent for The Oregonian/Oregonlive and hosts the “Soccer Made in Portland” podcast. He joins us to discuss this week's Thorns news, what's at stake and what comes next.

Merritt Paulson joins the show and gives John the exclusive interview talking about what his sale of the Portland Thorns. Later Josh Newman joins Judah Newby to talk about the Pac 12 Championship game.

Portland leaders approve $27M to jumpstart aggressive new homelessness plan. Oregon's Measure 114 draws third lawsuit, this time from the NRA. Eugene to host 2023 USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merritt Paulson joins John Canzano for his first interview after he announces that he will sell the Portland Thorns but hold on to ownership of the Timbers

After an investigation found allegations of abuse and sexual misconduct were found to be true, but he says he won't sell the Timbers. Blazers freefall continues with a loss to the Lakers. Is Deion Sanders to Colorado 95% a done deal? Plus, so many Mike Myers movies still hold up, and what's the cutoff age for assuming someone has seen Planes, Trains, and Automobiles?

On this episode of the dive, host Brianna Wheeler flirts with misandry while unpacking guest Anthony Effinger's cover piece, "Will Merritt Paulson Prune The Thorns?" a deep dive into the abuse scandal that's stunned a city full of hardcore soccer fans.News highlights include Oregon inaugurating the largest Vietnamese caucus in America, scrutinizing how both Lyft and Uber's driver deactivation processes may be discriminatory, and a celebration of local craft, commerce, and creativity just in time for secular spending season. 

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio discuss the current situation with Merritt Paulson and the Portland Timbers/Thorns. Plus, an MLS season recap looking back at preseason predictions. And speaking of predictions, 2022 MLS Playoffs predictions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The results of the U.S. Soccer investigation. Gavin Wilkinson and Mike Golub's firings. Fans calling for the sale of both teams. Sponsors dropping out and applying pressure. Merritt Paulson stepping down as CEO. Vladimir Lenin once said there are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen. That rang true for the Portland Thorns and Timbers over a span of eight October days, and it's been a lot for fans and other stakeholders to process. On this week's episode of Soccer Made in Portland, hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer discuss the flood of news out of PTFC and where the club's future resides. They reflect on institutional changes, the power of speaking out, Portland's soccer identity and more. Subscribe to Soccer Made in Portland anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Beaverton mayor Doyle pleads guilty to possession of child pornography. New Microchip factory might be coming to Gresham. Two new monkeys make their debut at Oregon Zoo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CEO of the Timbers & Thorns is stepping down from that role, but has not signaled he will sell the teams. All four LDS start today. Another bad roughing the passer penalty in Monday Night Football, and the Raiders blow a 17-point lead to fall to 1-4.

It's been one of the most remarkable weeks in Portland Timbers and Thorns history and it's not yet Friday. On the latest episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Ryan chats with The Oregonian/OregonLive's sports columnist, Bill Oram. They addressed the U.S. Soccer investigation, the fallout and where Bill thinks PTFC goes from here. Subscribe to Soccer Made in Portland anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio open up the show discussing the Sally Yates investigation into NWSL systemic abuse and sexual misconduct. What does this mean for Portland Timbers and Thorns owner Merritt Paulson? Plus, MLS Decision Day is approaching; which playoff spots are up for grabs. And, there's plenty of talk surrounding Gregg Berhalter and his system; does it need to change? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timbers & Thorns owner Merritt Paulson is in hot water...

LAFC Review, Decision Day, and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day for Peregrin Sports - AKA the release of the Yates USSF report. RECORDED on 10/3/22 BEFORE public statement from Merritt Paulson. SHOW LINKS Animated Tifo: https://bit.ly/3CvdLQP Video Tifo: https://bit.ly/3CbNk12 Aljaz Ivacic on winning SPOTY: https://bit.ly/3fKIksV Full Yates Report: https://bit.ly/3rtI6sM Full Yates Report with hastily highlighted text specific to Thorns, not exhaustive. For example, appendix A has image that cannot be highlighted. - https://bit.ly/3rpPlSo Oregonian summary of the report: https://bit.ly/3Cxzx6j Bill Oram opinion for the Oregonian: https://bit.ly/3C9y6d9 Morrisonic Special Episode: https://bit.ly/3CyvqqH Nutmeg News On Yates Report: https://bit.ly/3Mb3X1t Radio Free PVSP (closing song playlist): spoti.fi/3ndcaqN Produced and Engineered by Greg Donnelly Intro Song written & performed by Greg Donnelly Feedback: Email - PortlandVanity@gmail.com Leave a voicemail - 503-583-4235 Facebook - facebook.com/PortlandVanity/ Twitter - twitter.com/PDXvanitysoccer Find us on: Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple, and Google Play Link to this Episode: https://bit.ly/3CbVdU7 RCTIDPortland TimbersPTFCTimbersPortlandMLSsoccer

Becky Sauerbrunn weighs in on report, says owners who failed players ‘should be gone' Elk statue restoration could cost $2 million. A Vancouver teach got called to the principal's office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boys start the show discuss is Portland the worst city for visiting NBA teams to play in? Then, breaking news hits the show with Thorns owner/CEO Merritt Paulson announcing that he, Gavin Wilkinson, and Mike Golub will remove themselves from all Thorns-related decisions. Danny finishes the hour breaking down his trip up to Seattle to watch the Blazers preseason opener against the Clippers.   

Drazan, Kotek in neck-and-neck race for Oregon governor, poll show. Merritt Paulson sells minority state in Portland Timbers, Thorns. Thin mints will cost more now, darn it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar discuss the report that Gregg Berhalter is considering calling up dual national Alejandro Zendejas. Next the guys react to the report that Middlesbrough head coach will stick with GK Liam Roberts over Zack Steffen as the starter going forward. Then we look into Santiago Gimenez' brace in the UEL. Are you cool with Gimenez taking the PK over Feyenoord captain Orkun Kökcü? Then ESPN Reporter Jeff Carlisle joins the show to give us the latest on the Merritt Paulson controversy. Next, Ethan Horvath sits down with ESPN Correspondent Sam Borden in the latest instalment of Road to Qatar series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar discuss the report that Gregg Berhalter is considering calling up dual national Alejandro Zendejas. Next the guys react to the report that Middlesbrough head coach will stick with GK Liam Roberts over Zack Steffen as the starter going forward. Then we look into Santiago Gimenez' brace in the UEL. Are you cool with Gimenez taking the PK over Feyenoord captain Orkun Kökcü? Then ESPN Reporter Jeff Carlisle joins the show to give us the latest on the Merritt Paulson controversy. Next, Ethan Horvath sits down with ESPN Correspondent Sam Borden in the latest instalment of Road to Qatar series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey, did you hear the Timbers officially transferred Diego Valeri to Lanus? Well this episode is not about that. This episode is about the ESPN article about friction between the supporters and the Front office, and Merritt Paulson's conniption about the Timbers Army board. Relevant Links: ESPN Article - https://es.pn/3nJ6Yv1 Merritt's open letter - https://bit.ly/3Ak9Q6P Merritt on "truth and facts" - https://bit.ly/3FPnnnL Timbers Army Response - https://bit.ly/3qTayVc NWSLPA demands - https://bit.ly/3rHOegO 107ist demands - https://107ist.org/Blog/11143293 Independent Supporters Council demands - https://bit.ly/3H0yDz9 Produced and Engineered by Greg Donnelley PVSP theme written and performed by Greg Donnelly Closing Song: Bones by the Beakers - https://youtu.be/rNDd00NwQx4 Feedback: Email - PortlandVanity@gmail.com Leave a voicemail - 503-583-4235 Facebook - facebook.com/PortlandVanity/ Twitter - twitter.com/PDXvanitysoccer Radio Free PVSP - https://spoti.fi/3ndcaqN Find us on: Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple, and Google Play

Talk Timbers hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin chat with Timbers CEO and owner Merritt Paulson on a challenging but rewarding season, the consistency of the Timbers in the playoffs, an MLS Cup in Portland, ticketing and the historic week ahead.

John Canzano talks with Brian Berger of Sports Business Radio to discuss the Portland Trail Blazers, Oregon Ducks coaching situation, MLB to Portland and more. Canzano asks Berger if he had a sense the Blazers organization would experience darker times after the passing of Paul Allen, could Merritt Paulson be a candidate to become the Blazers owner, do the coaching buyouts in college football need to increase, is Oregon football just a stepping stone job now for head coaches, would Major League Baseball in Portland work, and much more. Subscribe NOW to this podcast for more great content. Follow @JohnCanzanoBFT on Twitter

In this episode, Jeremy and Tyler discuss the great event that was the MLS All-Star game as well as the skills challenge. They also break down the Merritt Paulson interview and analyze what he said. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Talk Timbers hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin talk with Portland Timbers and Thorns FC CEO and owner Merritt Paulson. Paulson discusses the state of the Timbers, Thorns and more. We hear about the recent issues with the Timbers and what's being done to fix them, the successes of the Thorns as well as more on the Jeremy Ebobisse trade, the decision to require vaccinations and masks at Providence Park, the search for the new Thorns coach, the development of the teams' academies and a push for new rules about Homegrown rules in both leagues.

Join Dr. Jenkins as he speaks with the owner of both the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns professional soccer teams, Merritt Paulson.  Chris and Merritt, also an Orianne Society board member, have known each other for many years and share a love of snakes and traveling far and wide to see new species.  Discover how Merritt got to where he is today as the owner of professional sports teams.  Listen to their conversation about “flashy” colubrids and how this mismatched group of snakes captivates so many people, and don't miss the stories about the time Merritt found his hand in the grips of an Alligator, as well as his adventures in searching for Anacondas.Connect with Chris on Instagram or at The Orianne Society.Shop Snake Talk merch.

Portland Timbers & Portland Thorns owner (& The Call Up “superfan”) Merritt Paulson joins the show. He talks about why the Timbers are an MLS “Super Club”, how the Paulson family landed in Portland, and navigating NWSL ownership. Merritt Paulson discusses equal pay versus “equal investment,” and weighs in on Gio Savarese’s Portland look. Plus, the ladies put him to the test with a game of This or That: Cascadia Edition.

Andrew, David, Calen and Doyle tackle the Timbers Mount Rushmore with owner Merritt Paulson. Come for the chainsaw/CCL stories and stay for Paulson’s take on a club pantheon. Will the guys agree with his take? We’re making at least one change… Plus, Matt Doyle gets exclusive rights to cliffs above FC Cincinnati, and Toronto FC Director of Analytics Devin Pleuler stops by to explain why soccer trails behind the NBA and what the most exciting wrinkles and technology in the field say about the future of data and the beautiful game. 11:42 - Merritt Paulson tells Timbers stories 16:34 - Merritt's Mount Rushmore picks 32:52 – Extratime is making one small change … Final Timbers Mount Rushmore 52:22 – Who on earth belongs on the FC Cincinnati Mount Rushmore? 59:05 – TFC Director of Analytics Devin Pleuler on data and soccer

Guests: Merritt Paulson, Mike Leach, Rick Neuheisel John Canzano talks with these guests about silver lining social distancing stories, the importance of taking care of part-time employees during the pandemic, Coronavirus conspiracy theories, and ways to look at social distancing as a positive. Plus, The Big Splash, Punch It! Audio, and 2@2. Subscribe NOW to this podcast for more great content. It’s free. Why wouldn’t you? Follow @JohnCanzanoBFT on Twitter.

Guest: Merritt Paulson - Timbers & Thorns Owner/CEO John Canzano talks with Merritt Paulson about the unfortunate timing of the stadium renovation, making sure the part-time workers at Providence Park are taken care of, Joe Exotic, and his level of interest in Trail Blazer ownership. Subscribe NOW to this podcast for more great content. It’s free. Why wouldn’t you? Follow @JohnCanzanoBFT on Twitter.

How the supporter culture and following of MLS teams led to the creation of one of the three main trophies & the eventual expansion into 3 new teams.Sources: A History of the Supporters Shield by Ryan Gates for Stumptown Footyhttps://www.stumptownfooty.com/2011/2/15/1995978/a-history-of-the-supporters-shieldA Pacific Passion Play by Grant Wahl for SIhttps://www.si.com/vault/2011/05/23/106070650/a-pacific-passion-playhttps://web.archive.org/web/20071012230838/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soccer/2003941033_sounders11.htmlhttps://www.sounderatheart.com/2019/8/15/20805034/sounders-new-ownership-changes-faqhttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/whitecaps-invisible-owner-casts-large-shadow/article573189/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/mls-expected-to-announce-vancouver-expansion-team-1.821469https://www.timbers.com/post/2007/05/22/timbers-introduce-new-owner-merritt-paulson-0

Grant has a wide-ranging conversation with Portland Timbers coach Giovanni Savarese in which they talk about Diego Valeri's potential return to the team for 2020, what happened with departed DP Brian Fernández, how Savarese works with GM Gavin Wilkinson and owner Merritt Paulson, what has (and hasn't changed) in MLS since he played in the league's first season for the MetroStars, how winning three NASL titles with the New York Cosmos has shaped him as a coach, his thoughts on the current state of his Venezuelan national team and how his family in Venezuela has dealt with the turmoil in that country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Rivalry Week in the MLS!  Yay.  We're also a week out from the league deciding to provide a safe gameday experience for fascists and their families.  In response to that tone deaf but Merican decision, fan groups from the Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders engaged in a form of protest that was organized, intelligent and didn't harm one hair on the head of a precious child fascist. That didn't stop the owner's son, ally when convenient, Merritt Paulson, from blaming the Timbers loss, white genocide and The Office leaving Netflix on their nonviolent protest.  Wayne Rooney's Great American Odyssey is on its last legs and the British media will have you believe he's up to his old party boy antics again.  The Sun captured him and a few teammates relaxing prior to their 12 hour Commerical flight that could be done in 6, at a Vancouver night spot. Wayne was enjoying conversation with a few coed MLS fans, catching a limo with them and having a conversation in his hotel lobby, near an elevator door. The boys have seen enough and its time to help.  In our new segment The Therapists, Mario, Pat and Devon walk through Wayne's most recent transgressions and try to provide some words of wisdom for Wayne, Coleen and the health of their relationships.  In England Mauricio Pochettino is a bit frustrated.  They lost to Newcastle in front of the White Wall, the media are questioning him about team selection and they are already looking up at Manchester City and Liverpool.  Match day 3 also blessed us with Mo Salah turning David Luiz into gazpacho and two goals by young Brits so impressive Boris Johnson needed to suspend Parliament.  In WTF Bro, Wesley Sneijder retired from professional Football two weeks ago and he's already gotten himself into Merican shape.  Red Star Belgrade brings a tank to a tailgate, Vincent Kompany's struggling back home and we do our best to keep Marysville as white as possible on another installment of The Set Piece

Dave & Shea back at, trying to work out just what the hell is wrong with the MLS & the Timbers front office as the divide between fans & the MLS turns ugly over the Iron Front ban. We then turn our attentions to the actual on field product - where the Timbers are at this season, the battle for LA, & why Zlatan hasn't been the greatest for the league as he should. Ships then sail across the Atlantic as we hit the Premier League, with focus on our respective teams following the Liverpool 3-1 Arsenal match. We discuss the EPL, Champions League favourites, & which teams want which competition more. Finishing off with some banter as Shea gets used to his new environs for footy watching on the East Coast. Grab your favourite footy watching beverage & hang out for a bit.

In this Episode: Amy Rodriguez is up for one of the biggest awards in world football. Get on it. Go vote. Do the thing. Utah Royals Reserves took the sweep winning Central Region Mountain Conference bests in Offensive Player, Defensive Player, Coach and Franchise. Portland Thorns/Timbers owner Merritt Paulson spilled a ton of beans in terms of NWSL expansion. On the pitch, we've got a win against Orlando, and a disappointing draw against Washington.

JP & Zippy are joined by Stumptown Footy contributor and Red Smoke Radio Co-Host, Tyler Nguyen as they discuss the Thorns home opener, what to expect during the Thorns World Cup absences, and why do the Thorns end up with some many un-drafted players on their squad? Erin Jean lays down a sweet Thorns report and Zip & JP further discuss home opening day shenanigans— a wedding, flag wavers, Enchanted Forest TIFO, a sideline scrum, and what makes a bicycle kick a bicycle kick. As well, a brief interview with Zarek Valentin about joining forces with Patch Patrol to raise money for this Ribbonz initiative fundraiser. Show Notes Intro Jam: Bryan Johnson & Family - Dead Fox 
 3:00 - Stadium Talk 5:00 - New views in the stadium 12:00 - Thorns talking, talking bout Thorns 28:30 - Wold Cup betting 

33:00 - EJO Thorns Report 40:00 - Why the Thorns keep signing un-drafted players 44:00 - Tyler teases supernatural activity on the next Red Smoke Radio episode 48:00 - Teasing the Katelyn Best article about non-contract players 49:30 - Wedding outside the stadium before the Timbers match: Merritt Paulson plays flower girl, Timber Joey officiates 54:30 - Timber chatter 1:30:00 - Big Kev wants more bicycle kicks 1:02:00 - Enchanted Forest Tifo 1:03:00 - Soccer Touchdown’s ruling on what is a bicycle kick 1:11:30 - Sideline scrum in front of LAFC bench 1:14:32 - We’re losing the Podcast Wars 1:16:30 - Fan from LA; what makes them support Galaxy vs. FC? 1:21:00 - Diego Chara has sold his soul to the devil in exchange for the ability to never grow old 1:23:00 - US Open Cup draw, and shocker, the Timbers draw Shittle 1:25:30 - Don Garbage and his new “no political statements” makes for an awkward home opener moment 1:32:00 - Zarek sits down with Zippy & GOJ to chat’s about being back home and this years Ribbonz initiative. You can find out more at www.theribbonz.com 1:45:30 - GOJ’s Dad recounts the time he met Mia Hamm 1:50:30 - United Cats of Ameowica 1:55:00 - How to find Tennessee on a map 

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Jonathan Something - Spooky Delight

On this week's episode we discuss Kevin Hart and Merritt Paulson's recent twitter happenings, Maroon 5 still hasn't found a guest performer for the Super Bowl (13:55), "Takin L's" segment (23:24), and the seven greatest shooting guards of all-time (40:52).

Rog talks with Portland Timbers and Thorns owner Merritt Paulson about the Timbers upcoming MLS Cup clash with Atlanta United FC, the unique football culture that permeates Portland, and the state of the state of MLS.

Rog and Davo marvel at Mexico's 1 - 0 victory over Germany and recap Day Four of Rogue State 2018. Plus, special guests Timbers owner Merritt Paulson and Timber Joey.

We’re back to talk about Orlando City’s third straight victory and no, that isn’t a typo. The Lions went into Philadelphia and brought back three points to the City Beautiful but they did not — I repeat, did not — bring me any cheesesteaks. That’s OK, I’d rather have the points. Dom Dwyer and Chris Mueller did the damage on the scoreboard and Joe Bendik stood tall in goal to keep the clean sheet. Speaking of Bendik, he’s our guest this week. We chatted Joe up about playing with so many new defenders, his leadership role with the team, the chemistry and energy of the 2018 Lions, his favorite save, and a lot more. We also discuss the Pride’s loss at Portland and the huge loss Thorns owner Merritt Paulson took on social media this week. Plus, our listener questions in our Ask The Mane Land PawedCast mailbag, and and our key match-ups and score predictions for Orlando City’s match Saturday night against the San Jose Earthquakes. If there’s something you want us to address on our next show, just tweet it to us @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC. Here’s the breakdown for show No. 121: 0:12- Three consecutive wins? Who are these Lions? We’re breaking down the game and giving you our Man of the Match picks, plus the Pride, the Leroux-Paulson squabble, and more. 39:53- Joe Bendik chillaxed with us for a bit and gave us the unique perspective of Orlando City and the game of soccer that only a goalkeeper can. 58:38- The #AskTMLPC mailbag and our laughable predictions for the Lions vs. the Quakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merritt Paulson, the owner of the Portland Timbers and Thorns, joins Grant for a candid discussion—is there any other type with Paulson?—about why he wanted to become a soccer owner; the influence of his father, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson; whether he considers himself a soccer expert, his controversial Twitter personal—we recorded this just before his Twitter outburst during Orlando-Portland—and his contention that there aren't any MLS owners who would be open to promotion and relegation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KINK's Portland 50 podcast series features Merritt Paulson, Owner and CEO of the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns.

Recap of Timbers, Thorns, and T2 action. Group E of World Cup 2018. We talk Zlatan, STD’s succession plan, Merritt Paulson throws a hotdog at the traveling TA, EJO with a Thorns update, generally an all around good time. Intro: Fyfe Dangerfield Outro: Mark Mothersbaugh.

Former USMNT forward Eric Wynalda joins Grant for a discussion about his U.S. Soccer presidential candidacy, including his thoughts on changing the federation, promotion and relegation, how to spend U.S. Soccer's $130 million surplus, recent criticism from MLS owner Merritt Paulson and whether his candidacy resembles that of Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Jamie return to try to read the tea leaves about Caleb Porter’s sudden departure from the Portland Timbers, recap Gavin Wilkinson and Merritt Paulson’s offseason press conference, and dive into the Timbers’ anticipated offseason moves. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Zippy's birthday, stouts flowin', Will Johnson lovin', Big Kev breakdown, sideline madness, Merritt Paulson tweets read by a computer, and the RSL match "analysis".

This week Kyle and Drew are joined by Bryant Ramirez-Fematt for a second time to discuss the Timbers epic 5-3 aggregate victory over FC Dallas in the Western Conference Finals. They talk about pregame beers with Merritt, Melano finding the side-netting, and the delightful Days Inn in Columbus. We'll see you there on Sunday!Fam, we're like this much closer!The Timbers Field Report (@TAFieldReport) is hosted by Kyle Carvalho (@Carvalhok1222) and Drew Olsen (@drewjolsen). They talk about PTFC fandom from afar, Timbers news, away-day travel, and whatever else crosses their mind. Please leave review and give us a five star rating on your favorite podcasting app! You can email us at timbersfieldreport@gmail.com.

Poku-mania finally touches down in the ETR studio as the man himself joins the gang for the first time. Kwadwo discusses his run of form, the man who discovered him in the NPSL ranks (Eric Wynalda) and the advice that he’s getting from the other NYCFC stars. And we go from the player of the moment, to the result that has everyone talking: Right after Andrew calls them the best team in the league, Sporting Kansas City are humbled by the San Jose Earthquakes in midweek. Plus Simon asks how fans would react if the tables were turned in the case of the Brad Evans-Olimpia CCL brouhaha.   In the second segment, we look forward to a busy MLS weekend with plenty of questions. Is the West superior to the East as Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson claims? Who would you take: Kekuta Manneh or Fabian Castillo? Can NYCFC hang with the LA Galaxy on Sunday? And then there’s the big Didier Drogba debut happening on Saturday night. MLSsoccer.com's Montreal Impact beat writer Olivier Tremblay sets the scene ahead of the sold-out match at Stade Saputo.   In the mailbag, it’s your time to DJ as David goes through the top responses on MLS club anthems. Plus what do you need in your Appalachian Trail survival pack? Apparently a little bit of ETR and much more fun.

First things first, the guys mourn the departure of former host and friend Nick Firchau. Then Alexi Lalas joins the crew to talk US U-20s, whose World Cup quest is still alive, and gamesmanship in soccer in the wake of the controversy surrounding the New England Patriots. Is there a soccer equivalent? In the second segment, Portland owner Merritt Paulson joins to offer his thoughts on the direction of the league, big-money DPs and USL PRO's impact on Portland soccer. Find out why he says marketing has nothing to do with the Timbers' transfer business. In the mailbag, the Canada question is resolved and listeners wonder whether having Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore in Toronto might create Reds fans south of the border.Email us at ExtraTime@MLSsoccer.com or tweet us at @ExtraTimeRadio. And make sure you check out our West Coast brethren at March to the Match every Wednesday!

Merritt Paulson, owner of the new Portland MLS franchise joins us to discuss what it means to be bringing soccer to the Rose City and why he's invested in Major League Soccer. Ric Bucher, ESPN's NBA Insider stops by to discuss which NBA teams will be most active in the trade market in an attempt to shed player payroll as well as which teams could be sold or relocate.

Grant has a wide-ranging conversation with Portland Timbers coach Giovanni Savarese in which they talk about Diego Valeri's potential return to the team for 2020, what happened with departed DP Brian Fernández, how Savarese works with GM Gavin Wilkinson and owner Merritt Paulson, what has (and hasn't changed) in MLS since he played in the league's first season for the MetroStars, how winning three NASL titles with the New York Cosmos has shaped him as a coach, his thoughts on the current state of his Venezuelan national team and how his family in Venezuela has dealt with the turmoil in that country.