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Welcome to “Onward! A Rose City Podcast”; a place for all your Portland Thorns, Portland Timbers, 107IST, Timbers Army, & Rose City Riveters news, along with stories of our club and culture's history plus a look into the future of soccer support in Portland, Oregon.   ON THIS EPISODE! PTFC Chat: Thorns trounce Seatthe, Timbers adds 2 DP's and sends Santi out. Swap meet with Cincinnati fans Chara Bobblehead match time change (it's earlier to enter!) and more! LINKS! Beulahland Featured Partner: Little Shop of Hairs Supporting Trans Rights Donation Drives Ticket Exchange Facebook - Discord Have a ticket to donate? Send it to ticketdonation@107ist.org 107ist.org

Needed any more pressure in your MLS season? FC Cincinnati is one of about a dozen teams still in the running for the Supporters' Shield. While they have played well on the road, the final three away trips all look difficult on paper. Take, for example, the Portland Timbers, a team FC Cincinnati has not visited yet. Providence Park isn't impenetrable, but a late-night tilt against the Timbers isn't easy. We sit down with Alex Barnes from Stumptown Footy to learn a bit about the team Evander once called his own. The fans couldn't be that bitter about exchanging their star #10 for another one, right? And on the matter of exchanges, how is the Kevin Kelsy experiment going? Does Phil Neville have a squad that could join their fellow Cascadians in the MLS Cup playoffs? Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin recap the jam-packed last couple of weeks for the Timbers including the arrival of a new Designated Player, plus Diego Chara joins to talk about his bobblehead night and hear a preview of former Timber Evander's return to Providence Park as Portland takes on Cincinnati.

This week, Aaron, Matt and Scott crack open some Cider and talk the misery that was the Timbers performance against FC Dallas. The group talks about mostly underperformers and a few bright spots from the match before jumping into the transfer news around Velde, Carballo and Rojas. Finally, they wrap up with quick predictions on the upcoming match at Providence Park against Evander and FC Cincinnati.Theme Music Credit:Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

This week, Aaron, Matt and Scott get together to catch up on how the Timbers were doing in Leagues Cup after their group stage games. They talk through the two home games before jumping into the Santi situation. After, they go into a bit more discussion around the Club America match before transitioning into the Timbers rumored 2 signings. Finally, they wrap up with predictions on this weekends match against FC Dallas.This episode is dedicated in memoriam to our beloved podcat Osiris, who passed away last week. He loved to hang out and record with the group and he will be greatly missed.Theme Music Credit:Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Welcome to “Onward! A Rose City Podcast”; a place for all your Portland Thorns, Portland Timbers, 107IST, Timbers Army, & Rose City Riveters news, along with stories of our club and culture's history plus a look into the future of soccer support in Portland, Oregon.   ON THIS EPISODE! PTFC Chat: Thorns v Reign Friendly, Timbers win at LAFC and that in the Leagues Cup Help needed for Legends Away viewings Raffle for Thorns field seats Seattle Reign match Ground Breakers exhibit and more! LINKS! Industry One Foundation Adidas 107IST CRP/AED classes Portland Community Football Club Featured Partner: Mad Greek Deli Thorn's Field Seats raffle - NWSLPA Emergency Fund Beulahland Supporting Trans Rights Donation Drives Ticket Exchange Facebook - Discord Have a ticket to donate? Send it to ticketdonation@107ist.org 107ist.org

Sounder at Heart and Pulso Sports Niko Moreno drops by to break down everything from Leagues Cup and the team at the MLS top plus previewing the weekend in MLS with questions in Seattle as well

Welcome to “Onward! A Rose City Podcast”; a place for all your Portland Thorns, Portland Timbers, 107IST, Timbers Army, & Rose City Riveters news, along with stories of our club and culture's history plus a look into the future of soccer support in Portland, Oregon.   ON THIS EPISODE! PTFC Chat: Thorns v Reign Friendly, Timbers win at LAFC and that in the Leagues Cup Help needed for Legends Away viewings Raffle for Thorns field seats Seattle Reign match Ground Breakers exhibit and more! LINKS! Industry One Foundation Nike pass info (Membership required) - Adidas - Columbia 107IST CRP/AED classes Legends volunteer signup (you need the 107IST membership email for this) Portland Community Football Club Featured Partner: The Beermongers Thorn's Field Seats raffle - NWSLPA Emergency Fund Supporting Trans Rights Donation Drives Ticket Exchange Facebook - Discord Have a ticket to donate? Send it to ticketdonation@107ist.org 107ist.org

In this special Stoppage Time edition of the Pitch to Pro podcast, we dive into one of the show's most personal and vivid storytelling moments: a heartfelt memory about watching MLS veteran Jack Jewsbury in action. The segment from Episode 46 with Ross Cully features reflections on how an unassuming trip to Portland turned into a deep lesson in soccer culture, as he recalls traveling with his young son to see Jewsbury captain the Timbers in front of the legendary Timbers Army. Their experience went beyond just watching a match. It was about being enveloped in the color, chants, and traditions that define Portland's fan culture, even coming away with Jewsbury's captain's armband as a priceless souvenir.The episode also explores Jewsbury's career trajectory, from college at SLU to the Kansas City Wizards and ultimately Portland, painting a vivid contrast between the early, sparse crowds at Arrowhead Stadium and the electric, sold-out atmosphere in the Pacific Northwest. It's a testament not only to the growth of MLS but to the way authentic supporter culture can transform a city's sporting identity. The conversation brims with admiration for the local traditions, like the chainsaw-cutting of the victory log, underscoring why the Timber's matchday experience is often held up as the gold standard in American soccer.Beyond nostalgia, the segment turns reflective and even strategic, highlighting why these kinds of experiences matter for investors and club-builders in emerging markets like Northwest Arkansas. Ross notes how going to matches in Kansas City with his own kids, and even his initially skeptical parents, showed the sport's multigenerational appeal and the surprise fans often feel when they realize soccer's live atmosphere can be more intimate, accessible, and engaging than bigger, more corporate American sports experiences. It's a compelling argument for how clubs can win over communities by delivering something that feels both special and inclusive.Finally, the episode closes by linking personal memories to a broader vision: the changing demographics and rising youth interest in soccer in the U.S. We discuss how younger generation's fandom, from the jerseys they wear to the games they want to attend, reveals a generational shift that smart clubs and investors need to embrace. This Stoppage Time moment isn't just a feel-good story; it's a call to see the potential for soccer to unify diverse communities, create lasting memories, and help grow the game in regions like Northwest Arkansas.

Send us a textIt's Episode 373, and LAFC provides very few signs of life in our last MLS Regular Season match before Leagues Cup. LAFC falls at home, 1-0, to the Timbers.The lone bright spot of this match? The performance in the MLS debut of defender Kenny Nielsen! Nielsen was solid, and his near-goal on an audacious bicycle kick attempt in the second half was the highlight of the match. 

Welcome to “Onward! A Rose City Podcast”; a place for all your Portland Thorns, Portland Timbers, 107IST, Timbers Army, & Rose City Riveters news, along with stories of our club and culture's history plus a look into the future of soccer support in Portland, Oregon.   ON THIS EPISODE! PTFC Chat: Christine Sinclair to the Thorns Hall of Fame and Timbers Army Historic tifo Help needed for Legends Away viewings Raffle for Thorns field seats Seattle Reign match T2 in Eugene and more! LINKS! Nike pass info (Membership required) - Adidas - Columbia Legends volunteer signup (you need the 107IST membership email for this) Portland Community Football Club Gol Featured Partner: Henderson Taylor Law Firm Thorn's Field Seats raffle - NWSLPA Emergency Fund T2 in Eugene Supporting Trans Rights Donation Drives Ticket Exchange Facebook - Discord Have a ticket to donate? Send it to ticketdonation@107ist.org 107ist.org

Send us a textLAFC re-gathers after All-Star Weekend, missing most of our CB's and Sergi Palencia! The Timbers come calling in our final regular-season match before Leagues Cup!

With host Judah Newby in the studio, Jake Zivin joins from Austin to talk MLS All-Star festivities and recap his memorable call of Portland-Minnesota. Then former Timber/radio soccer analyst Aaron Heinzen gives his thoughts on the result and previews Friday night away to LAFC.

After the plunge in “Playpartments”, the girls who lost face a disciplinary challenge as an enforcer of the law makes a shocking speech.

Welcome to “Onward! A Rose City Podcast”; a place for all your Portland Thorns, Portland Timbers, 107IST, Timbers Army, & Rose City Riveters news, along with stories of our club and culture's history plus a look into the future of soccer support in Portland, Oregon.   ON THIS EPISODE! PTFC Chat: Contract extension for Thorns and Timbers fall.. Employee Store passes for Nike, Columbia and Adidas Raffle for Thorns field seats Seattle Reign match T2 in Eugene and more! LINKS! Nike pass info (Membership required) - Adidas - Columbia Portland Community Football Club Gol Featured Partner: Green Drop Garage Thorn's Field Seats raffle - NWSLPA Emergency Fund T2 in Eugene Supporting Trans Rights Donation Drives Ticket Exchange Facebook - Discord Have a ticket to donate? Send it to ticketdonation@107ist.org 107ist.org

Andy Greder covers the Gophers and Loons for the Pioneer Press. The Loons are out in Portland to face the Timbers. Andy gets into the tough loss the Loons suffered the other night at home at the hands of LAFC. They also get into the University of Minnesota charging students a fee to help supplement paying the school's athletes. Andy gives his thoughts on the new era of college athletics. They also discuss how Gopher football is trying to balance out their offense for the upcoming season.

The Bros celebrate RSL's victory over Houston! They go over all the transfer rumors that are floating around. The dive into a preview of the games vs Timbers and Cincy. They end, as always, with Instagram Questions!!

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin recap the big win vs New England, then Aaron Heinzen and Newby talk to rookie Timbers defender Ian Smith fresh off his first MLS goal. The pod also previews the upcoming road trip to St. Louis.

Matt Doyle returns to Nos Audietis for another episode of “How the West will be won.” The first segment focuses on the Sounders. Doyle has some really positive things to say about several Sounders' potential national team futures as he gives full-throated support for both Cristian Roldan and Jackson Ragen to get serious looks for next summer's World Cup. He also admits that he's come around on Obed Vargas' potential and thinks a lucrative move to Europe is in the cards.In the second segment, Jeremiah and Matt dig into the Vancouver Whitecaps' recent struggles, San Diego FC's slip up, the Timbers' ability to stick around and other top Western Conference contenders.You can read Matt Doyle every week at MLSsoccer.com, watch his tactical videos on Bluesky and subscribe his new “Tactics Free Zone” newsletter.Sponsor

Matt Doyle returns to Nos Audietis for another episode of “How the West will be won.” The first segment focuses on the Sounders. Doyle has some really positive things to say about several Sounders' potential national team futures as he gives full-throated support for both Cristian Roldan and Jackson Ragen to get serious looks for next summer's World Cup. He also admits that he's come around on Obed Vargas' potential and thinks a lucrative move to Europe is in the cards.In the second segment, Jeremiah and Matt dig into the Vancouver Whitecaps' recent struggles, San Diego FC's slip up, the Timbers' ability to stick around and other top Western Conference contenders.You can read Matt Doyle every week at MLSsoccer.com, watch his tactical videos on Bluesky and subscribe his new “Tactics Free Zone” newsletter.Sponsor

Welcome to “Onward! A Rose City Podcast”; a place for all your Portland Thorns, Portland Timbers, 107IST, Timbers Army, & Rose City Riveters news, along with stories of our club and culture's history plus a look into the future of soccer support in Portland, Oregon.   ON THIS EPISODE! PTFC Chat: Thorns free agenrts, Timbers stinker of a match and Bravo transfer. Nike Pass for Members Volunteers wanted and more! LINKS! Nike pass info (Membership required) Portland Community Football Club TIFO ropes help volunteer Pride Parade RSVP Featured Partner: Sinott's Lil' Cooperstown Thorn's Field Seats raffle - NWSLPA Emergency Fund Supporting Trans Rights Donation Drives Ticket Exchange Facebook - Discord Have a ticket to donate? Send it to ticketdonation@107ist.org 107ist.org

On this week's Talk Timbers, the former club broadcast duo of Jake Zivin and Ross Smith are retunited to preview the Timbers matchup against New England; both will call the game July 5 at Providence Park. Plus, Revolution radio play-by-play Brad Feldman joins the show to give insight into the Timbers opponent. 

This week, the Outer Roses crew discuss the Timbers performance in their 3-0 loss away to Toronto FC. They discuss if it was the right move to bench Santi for disciplinary reasons before diving into the formation and some individual performances. They move onto a quick preview and discussion around Caleb Porter's return with New England what to expect at Providence Park this weekend. They wrap up quickly by mentioning DaCosta being selected as an MLS All Star before wrapping up. Happy 4th everyone!Theme Music Credit:Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Tyson Alger of the I-5 Corridor joins the boys to talk about his piece on the Oregon Ducks QB room.

Welcome to “Onward! A Rose City Podcast”; a place for all your Portland Thorns, Portland Timbers, 107IST, Timbers Army, & Rose City Riveters news, along with stories of our club and culture's history plus a look into the future of soccer support in Portland, Oregon.   ON THIS EPISODE! PTFC Chat: Thorns Internations, Inguries and Signings. Timbers had a match, David Da Costa is an All Star, Antonty is out 6-8 weeks, Hat Trick watch and more. Prideraiser 1975 Legends - Wizard of Nod - Peter Withe and more! LINKS! Prideraiser:  Timbers Army - Rose City Riveters Project Play initiative - State of Play Youth Survey Book Swap Raffle: Thorns Field Seats against Seattle Reign Pride Parade RSVP Featured Partner: Tabor Volvo Service LLC Thorn's Field Seats raffle - NWSLPA Emergency Fund Supporting Trans Rights Donation Drives Ticket Exchange Facebook - Discord Have a ticket to donate? Send it to ticketdonation@107ist.org 107ist.org

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin to discuss Timbers midfielder David Da Costa's MLS All-Star selection in his debut MLS season. They also breakdown Antony's injury update and the weekend's road trip to Toronto FC with Timbers radio analyst - and Timbers alumni - Aaron Heinzen.

This week, Aaron and Scott return with a field report from the Club World Cup and try to answer the question: Is it the Fyrefest of Soccer Tournaments? After they break down the experience and thoughts on CWC, they move on to the Timbers and some updates regarding injuries on Antony and Lassiter. The conversation transitions into some early transfer window rumblings before they finish up with a dive into Robin Fraser's TFC.Theme Music Credit:Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Hosts Jake Zivin and Judah Newby discuss the team's recent draw with San Jose, talk about the midway point in the campaign and take a look at some key matches for the second half of the season.

This week, Aaron, Matt and Scott start off by trying the Kolsch they brewed a few weeks ago. After a few tastes, they move into the Timbers and their 1-1 Draw at home against 10 man San Jose. They transition into talking about the 75 Team Ceremony and some of the cool moments from the match. After Scott has a brain fart and forgets who is on a DP/U22 contract, the group talks through what they would do at the Summer window if Jonathan is truly shut down for 2025.Theme Music Credit:Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

The boys took in a Timbers soccer game and they have some crazy stories. JJ Spaun wins the US Open! Dirt's Giants just got an MLB star! How does the Bane trade affect the Blazers? The Daily Ticker! The beavers backs are against the wall. Enjoy a great show!

The boys took in a Timbers soccer game and they have some crazy stories. JJ Spaun wins the US Open! Dirt's Giants just got an MLB star! The boys argue about linebackers to end the hour.

What do we expect to see in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, a check of the leaderboard at the US Open...we Sprague the Line and prepare the boys for their first ever Timbers game in person.

Sprague is a poor gift receiver...Is Devon Witherspoon a Top 50 All Time Seahawk...Sprague can't handle fluky playoff OT goals...How brutal has Oakmont been so far...Another summer of KD trade rumors...We can't wait for Spaceballs 2, the Ticker to Louisville, how confident should the Beavers be, Game 4 NBA Finals preview, we Sprague the Line and the boys are stoked for their first Timbers game.

Welcome to “Onward! A Rose City Podcast”; a place for all your Portland Thorns, Portland Timbers, 107IST, Timbers Army, & Rose City Riveters news, along with stories of our club and culture's history plus a look into the future of soccer support in Portland, Oregon.   ON THIS EPISODE! PTFC Chat: Thorns unbeaten streak ends, Timbers come from behind and Jona out for the season? Prideraiser 1975 Legends - Wizard of Nod - Peter Withe and more! LINKS! An Evening with Timbers Legends from the 1975 Inaugural Season Bottles to Soccer - Volunteer Signup - Coach Signup  - World Refugee Day Facebook Event page Prideraiser: Timbers Army - Rose City Riveters Book Swap Raffle: Thorns Field Seats against Seattle Reign Pride Parade RSVP Featured Partner: Clark Lumber & Hardware Supporting Trans Rights Donation Drives Ticket Exchange Facebook - Discord Have a ticket to donate? Send it to ticketdonation@107ist.org 107ist.org

Paul S Mann sits down with us to talk everything shiver me timbers!

Jeff Rueter joins to break down all the wild and wacky news across our soccer world. 3:40 Michael Bradley Takes Over New York Red Bulls II7:45 Christian Pulisic's Interview18:45 USMNT Two Game Reactions25:30 Will Anyone Watch The Club World Cup?30:30 MLS CWC Matchup Previews47:40 Timbers Forced To Look For Designated Player53:45 Minnesota & San Diego Challenging For The West   Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

MLS Season Pass Analyst Jamie Watson joins Jake Zivin and Judah Newby on Talk Timbers to chat about Portland's big win over St. Louis CITY and preview the upcoming Spirit of 75 Night match against the San Jose Earthquakes.

This week, Aaron, Matt and Scott get together and talk Pub Patio and Pride TIFO after the Timbers win against St Louis. They talk a little bit about the TIFO before moving into the experience from the Pub Patio and its highs and lows. After that, they talk briefly about the STL game and some rumors swirling around the club and their DP spots. They finish up with predictions for Friday's match against SJ.Theme Music Credit:Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Send us a textBall Watching host, Justin Graham, recaps St. Louis CITY SC's away loss at Portland Timbers, but gives the audience some hope via stats!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Welcome to “Onward! A Rose City Podcast”; a place for all your Portland Thorns, Portland Timbers, 107IST, Timbers Army, & Rose City Riveters news, along with stories of our club and culture's history plus a look into the future of soccer support in Portland, Oregon.   ON THIS EPISODE! PTFC Chat: PTFC International Callups June 8th Heat Advisory Prideraiser 1975 Legends - Wizard of Nod - Peter Withe and more! LINKS! An Evening with Timbers Legends from the 1975 Inaugural Season Screening at Legends - PCFC Prideraiser: Timbers Army - Rose City Riveters Book Swap Raffle: Thorns Field Seats against Seattle Reign Pride Parade RSVP Supporting Trans Rights Donation Drives Ticket Exchange Facebook - Discord Have a ticket to donate? Send it to ticketdonation@107ist.org 107ist.org

This week, the Outer Roses team gets back together to talk the Timbers last 5 games and the state of the team. Since last weeks recording was not audible, they take a different approach and talk through the Timbers performances starting with RSL and ending with Colorado. After highlighting specific players, moments and thoughts on the matches, they dive into predictions for the St Louis game at home this weekend. Next week, back to normal!

Judah Newby and Jake Zivin welcome Timbers legend and MLS Season Pass analyst Diego Valeri to talk MLS All-Star and how Timbers players--in particular Finn Surman, David Da Costa, David Ayala and Antony--are all strong contenders for the midseason showcase. Valeri also talks about his time in Portland as a player and now as a broadcaster. There's also discussion about the Timbers recent win over Colorado, the busy May the team finished and look ahead to the Timbers hosting St. Louis.

Welcome to “Onward! A Rose City Podcast”; a place for all your Portland Thorns, Portland Timbers, 107IST, Timbers Army, & Rose City Riveters news, along with stories of our club and culture's history plus a look into the future of soccer support in Portland, Oregon.   ON THIS EPISODE! PTFC Chat: Catch up on 5 PTFC matches, Timbers wave Miguel Araujo. Prideraiser Work parties and more! LINKS! RCR TIFO panting Screening at Legends - PCFC Prideraiser: Timbers Army - Rose City Riveters Featured Partner: Elephants Delicatessen on NW 22nd Supporting Trans Rights Donation Drives Ticket Exchange Facebook - Discord Have a ticket to donate? Send it to ticketdonation@107ist.org 107ist.org

Joe and Kobi take a walk through the woods and trip over Oakdale sawdust covered past. From the days when it was called the “Stump Capital of Louisiana”, to the red clay soil that baffled farmers and sparked folklore. This episode peels back the bark on a town built by timber and wrapped in mystery. We chop it up about lumber rivalries, WWII dog training in the pines, a vanished movie theater, and whispered legends of moonshine tunnels. There's even talk of secret train stops for Japanese detainees during the war. Artist of the week is "IAMDOUGLES" with the song "Better". This show was recorded in Piney Woods of Oakdale, Louisiana.

Judah Newby and Jake Zivin recap a busy week for the Timbers that included a draw with Seattle and a U.S. Open Cup exit to San Jose. With no time to dwell, Portland heads to Orlando as the TT crew are joined by former Timber and current analyst Ross Smith (who will be on the call) to preview the intraconference matchup. Jake and Ross will reunite in the booth for Portland-Colorado next Wednesday for Apple TV at Providence Park. Next Match: Timbers at Orlando City SC – Saturday May 10 at 7:30pm PT (Watch Live) Catch all of the Timbers' 50th Anniversary season only on MLS Season Pass.

There is every reason to believe the Pow Wow will incorporate new segments into our program, however, y'all will be spared this episode. That's not to say there aren't brand spanking new things coming your way. We discuss Timbers, Meese and dogs. What else do you need?

Cleon, Eddie, and Mike are back and we got a 6 POINT WEEK! Two southern beatdowns provided by the boys in Purple!We Discuss:- Florida is always Purple- Beating up on Charlotte FC- Stock Up / Stock Down- Open Cup vs Nashville Wednesday- Portland at Home Saturday- ShoutoutsCheck out our Sponsors:Hourglass Brewing https://hourglassbrewing.com/Chad McGibbon RealtyEddie Cruz Comparion Insurance Agent ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.comparioninsurance.com/in...Leo with Epic Mortgage: Applywithleo.com

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dick Fain and Jackson Felts to talk about the team's draw against the Timbers in Portland, the availability of some players including an update on Jackson Ragen's injury, plus Dallas coming up at home.

On today's program, Milestone Church in North Texas announced this week it is expanding its campuses by absorbing Cross Timbers Church in nearby Argyle. Cross Timbers has faced a series of challenges in the past year, including the forced resignation of its senior pastor. We'll have details. Plus, prominent evangelical leaders petition President Trump to allow Afghan refugees to remain in the U.S. Refugees face arrest, torture, and possibly death by the Taliban if deported back to Afghanistan. We'll take a look. A new survey shows the number of donors continued to drop in 2024…but revenue from overall donations rose. But first, Ethnos 360—one of the largest missionary agencies in the country—has been sued by a child of missionaries who says she was abused while her parents served in Indonesia. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Kim Roberts, Tony Mator, Bob Smietana, Paul Colliery, Brittany Smith and Warren Smith. A special thanks to The NonProfit Times for contributing material for this week's podcast. Until next time, may God bless you.   MANUSCRIPT:   FIRST SEGMENT Warren: Hello everybody. I'm Warren Smith, coming to you this week from Charlotte, North Carolina. Natasha: And I'm Natasha Cowden, coming to you from Denver, Colorado, and we'd like to welcome you to the MinistryWatch podcast. Warren: On today's program, Milestone Church in North Texas announced this week it is expanding its campuses by absorbing Cross Timbers Church in nearby Argyle. Cross Timbers has faced a series of challenges in the past year, including the forced resignation of its senior pastor. We'll have details. Plus, prominent evangelical leaders petition President Trump to allow Afghan refugees to remain in the U.S. Refugees face arrest, torture, and possibly death by the Taliban if deported back to Afghanistan. We'll take a look. And, a new survey shows the number of donors continued to drop in 2024…but revenue from overall donations rose. Natasha: But first, Ethnos 360—one of the largest missionary agencies in the country—has been sued by a child of missionaries who says she was abused while her parents served in Indonesia. Warren: Kayla McClain, 25, claims she was abused by an Ethnos360 missionary, Nate Horling, between 2005 and 2010. Her lawsuit asserts claims against Ethnos 360 for negligence, negligent training and supervision, fraud in the inducement, and vicarious liability for the alleged abuse committed by Horling. Boz Tchividjian, the attorney representing McClain, is also founder of Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment (GRACE). said in a statement to MinistryWatch.  “Once again, Ethnos360 faces a lawsuit for failing to protect a child from sexual abuse — and for its deeply inadequate response when the survivor courageously came forward,” “Our client, like far too many others, was not kept safe. But through this legal action, she is now seeking the accountability and justice that were long denied to her,” he said. Natasha: What happened? Warren: In 2005, McClain's parents served as missionaries with Ethnos360 in Indonesia after completing their missionary training. While there, Kayla McClain became acquainted with the Horlings, another missionary family living in the same housing area provided by Ethnos360. The Horlings had a daughter the same age as McClain. According to court filings, McClain often felt uncomfortable around Nate Horling, who would stroke her hair and give her prolonged full-body hugs. McClain also claims Horling showed her lewd pictures and videos of children in the Ethnos360 office while she sat on his lap and he touched her inappropriately. And in 2009 she was raped by Horling Natasha: And this was just one of multiple cases within Ethnos 360 the lawsuit a...

On tonight's broadcast, Wally McCarthy and Producer Phil join you from our home base of Big Rapids as the Timbers host the South Haven Ravens at Evergreen Field.And the Timber Race is back! It is a perfect night for a ballgame - sweet dreams!Support the show