A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of sitting down with PTFC's new Interim Head Coach, Jack Cassidy. We spoke about Player Development, His Career, and Methodology as a coach. Enjoy! #RCTID For @stumptownfooty.bsky.social

Just a superb piece of writing from Paul Howard www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer...

Huh, I guess it wasn’t a “safety and security” measure after all

Key point in the Timber Review reporting #RCTID

🚨INBOX: T2 head coach Jack Cassidy has been elevated to the interim first-team head coach position. Andres Flores will act as caretaker manager for T2. Dave Van den Bergh, Director of Scouting Nacho Leblic, and T2 goalkeeping coach Steve Reese have left the club. #RCTID

BREAKING: Portland have named Timbers2 head coach Jack Cassidy as the first-team interim. Top assistant coach Dave van den Bergh and director of scouting Nacho Leblic have both been released by the club. #RCTID

New pod out now! Catching up on the few games we've haven't covered from the road trip as well as the SJ game. Also talking Phil's departure, what it means for the club and what direction we should be headed. #RCTID #OuterRoses www.buzzsprout.com/924811/episo...

Phil has a column in the Times about England playing in US conditions. www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...

Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story Is in Portland Today and Tomorrow Tickets still available for the Portland showings Thursday and Friday at Aladdin Theater #RCTID open.substack.com/pub/greenist...

Multiple reports from Mexico that Club América is moving on from Andre Jardine, who engineered back-to-back-to-back Liga MX titles. Claro reports that former Pachuca manager Guillermo Almada is the top candidate to replace him.

Hey #RCTID types! Bus and match tickets for the Timbers in the fishing village up north are available! It is on a Thursday which stinks. But we'll have a keg on the bus again!

FIFA to ticket holders: don’t you dare think you’ll be bringing a water bottle to matches and deprive us of that marginal revenue.

This sounds really amusing. (Sadly I don’t have a smartwatch)

Look what came today

The question isn't "Why USA not europe enough?" Instead, consider: What does fighting for the badge look like for the first generation who finally has a working soccer infrastructure? How does this team fight for and add to the US soccer legacy? We are a soccer nation. Let's finally embrace it.

🇺🇸 Does Mauricio Pochettino have the United States set up in a back four? Or is it a back three? Spoiler alert: it’s both.

MLS player count at the World Cup per MLS PR

How 2016 NYCFC shaped the modern Premier League, my column

“He just got up like, ‘Okay, screw it. I’m gonna do it.’” Messi stood up on a chair. “Hola,” he said. “Soy Lionel Messi.” Then, he started to sing. On book launch day, I wrote for @theathleticfc.bsky.social on what I learned reporting The Messi Effect 📕. Out today! www.nytimes.com/athletic/732...

The amount of thought, time and care that Paul put into this was remarkable. He already knew MLS and American men's soccer better than anybody. Then, via Messi, he went on a mission to learn a lot more, and pulled it all together into an incredible book. so, uh, GO BUY IT

Today, I signed an Executive Order temporarily repealing bedtimes in the City of New York so that kids of all ages can watch our team in the NBA Finals. As Mayor, you’re forced to make many difficult decisions. This was not one of them. Go Knicks.

▪️I had a chance to speak with Jorge Villafaña - former @timbers.com now head coach of the @portlandbangers.bsky.social ▪️Community is important to him and played a large part in returning to Oregon after his playing time was done #RCTID

Biggest thing I was impressed with from this game? T2's mentality. Izoita, Ondo, Bamford, and Nunez were real standouts. This group loves to compete. #RCTID

Did a video about it for @futi.live

Izoita, Ondo, and Santos for sure. #RCTID

T2 with a massive 1-0 victory against Tacoma. Not a very eventful second half, but Ondo did an unbelievable job of winning on the margins in stoppage time. Deserved win. Ships sunk. #RCTID

Guys, you have to see this Eric Izoita goal for Timbers 2.

These secondary Germany kits do not scream German National Team.

So Poch are you going to use this opportunity to finally put out your best squad and see how they play together? Nah

There's literally nothing good that Trump and the Republicans won't try to destroy.

Solid Germany preview for the World Cup

See this is what I’m saying. Bring him to Portland. #RCTID

The first thing Eze did after missing the penalty was log into his chess account. He’s going to be fine

it was a fascinating and well played match for about 80 minutes, not gonna say exciting as it was extremely immovable object defending from Arsenal, but it was high level football, and a draw more or less fair let us never speak of the final 40 minutes again, on penalty of catapult

This ref is not having any time wasting. Lmao

I just celebrated the ref blowing the whistle before Arsenal could take the corner like I celebrated the Braylon Mullens shot vs Duke.

The ref blowing the whistle for halftime before Arsenal could take their corner is legendary 🤌

lol what a goofy ass goal great finish obviously but it's very funny how people can spend hours writing about tactical battles and then one clearance bounces off a dude and it does more to win the game than the latest tweak on positional play ever could what a sport

Alright, I’m convinced. Sign this guy as soon as Panama is done in the World Cup. #RCTID learning.coachesvoice.com/cv/thomas-ch...

Looking for some Friday reading, dear subscribers? We’ve got you covered for Timbers AND Thorns content! First, @alex-barnes.bsky.social tackled a week of transition and speculation for the Timbers: #RCTID #BAONPDX stumptown-footy.ghost.io/timbers-in-t...

Want more of the Timber Review podcast? We've got you covered with a weekly bonus pod! We answered fan questions on the Neville departure, possible candidates, and ranked MLS coach openings. #RCTID 🎧Listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-...

Brain worms 🥴

The Portland Timbers and head coach Phil Neville parted ways on Monday but there did not seem to be any bad blood between the two sides. The Timbers are currently 13th place in the western conference with 14 points through 14 games and will use to the World Cup break to search for a new coach.

Breaking: Per team sources, the Portland Timbers have released assistant coach Alex Dodgshon. Dodgshon joined ahead of the 2026 season, primarily working with the Timbers’ defense. ✍️Details below #RCTID www.patreon.com/posts/exclus...

The man tasked with perfecting the 4-2-4, a very challenging task. Not a surprising to see him depart. Van den Bergh, Ridgewell, Murray, and Valencia are still on the staff. #RCTID

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