Ross Smith talks with former Timbers centerback Nat Borchers about his career, his first visit to Portland, transitioning to the Timbers, the 2015 MLS Cup championship season, and moments from his career. This is Part One of a two-part edition with numerous great stories to hear.
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Catching Up, featuring Ross Smith | Beyond the Beard with Nat Borchers, Part One

Asian-American Pacific Islander Night | May 28
See Portland face Colorado and get a special AAPI-themed, limited edition scarf!
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Night in Pictures | A Cascadia clash ends in draw with Seattle
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"I definitely feel like I can grow in this league" | Finn Surman talks after draw with Seattle
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"We just lacked that composure that's needed" | Phil Neville on draw with Seattle
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HIGHLIGHTS | Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders FC | May 17, 2025
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RECAP | Moreno scores as Portland Timbers fight to 1-1 draw with Seattle Sounders FC
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GOAL | Santiago Moreno goes fishing and catches the first-half equalizer against Seattle
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Timbers sign T2 player Gage Guerra to short-term loan agreement ahead of tonight's match against Seattle Sounders FC