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.
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LISTEN | Merritt Paulson discusses state of Portland Timbers and Thorns
Goose Hollow Night | Sept. 5 vs. Minnesota
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Timbers goalkeeper James Pantemis named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 22
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"We take the point...we know we can be a lot better" | James Pantemis discusses draw with LAFC
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"Overall, I think it's a valuable point" | Martà Cifuentes on draw with LAFC
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SAVES | Some of James Pantemis' best against LAFC
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HIGHLIGHTS | Los Angeles FC vs. Portland Timbers | Aug. 22, 2026
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RECAP | Portland Timbers fight to 1-1 draw on the road with Los Angeles FC
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GOAL | Kristoffer Velde feeds David Da Costa to score versus LAFC
