The Rose City Breakdown

Autor: Phuoc Nguyen and Melina Gaspar

2026 is truly a momentous year for women's sports in the Rose City.2026 also marks the first year where the state and city will have three professional women’s sports teams: Portland Thorns (NWSL), Portland Fire (WNBA), and Portland Cascade (AUSL).The Rose City Breakdown is a Cascadia FC and Stumptown Footy collaboration.This new podcast comes with one simple premise:We want to highlight women's sports in Portland, giving teams a safe platform and the coverage they deserve.Each episode will have something for everyone, whether you want high level discussions, deeper dive into analytics, tactical breakdowns, or interviews that ca...

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Thorns Clinch Playoffs, Top Backline Performance, and NWSL Decision Day – The Rose City Breakdown
Portland Thorns’ recurring mistakes in draw with Bay FC, identity, possession, and potential hot seats?! – The Rose City Breakdown
Thorns’ Home Woes, Pietra Tordin’s USWNT debut, Playoffs? And could this be Sophia Wilson’s last home match? – The Rose City Breakdown
Portland Thorns have ANOTHER PROBLEM, Boston Legacy Match Preview, & Reviewing Portland Fire Season Review – The Rose City Breakdown
Time for the Thorns to go all in?! Morgan Weaver is back and Nina Nijstad opens her NWSL goal account – The Rose City Breakdown
Five NWSL Trade/Loan Targets, Portland Thorns exposed in draw vs Chicago Stars, & Orlando Pride preview – The Rose City Breakdown
Nina Nijstad Interview, Portland Thorns potentially making addition via NWSL trade/loan?, Providence Park home unbeaten streak comes to an end at 13 games vs Washington Spirit – The Rose City Breakdown
TRANSFER WINDOW, the bench, Jessie Flemings heroics, backline shape, and the Pietra Tordin “Conundrum” – The Rose City Breakdown
Where is Reyna Reyes? Thorns’ 1-0 win over Orlando, Gotham FC match preview, and more! – The Rose City Breakdown
Caiya Hanks’ Dream Return, Deyna Castellanos absolute GOLAZO, and Denver Summit Preview – The Rose City Breakdown
Olivia Moultrie Out for the Rest of the Season, Thorns’ 4-3 Win over Boston, and a Reality Check – The Rose City Breakdown
Portland Thorns’ Reality Check With The Guys From Expected Own Goals and Boston Legacy Match Preview with Jackie Contreras of The Blazing Musket – The Rose City Breakdown
Draw vs Gotham FC, The Return of Morgan Weaver, and Utah Royals Match Preview – The Rose City Breakdown
Portland Thorns’ Road Woes Continue and Gotham FC Match Preview with Anumita Jain – The Rose City Breakdown
Fleming and Turnid Contract Extensions and Denver Summit FC Preview with Matt Pollard – The Rose City Breakdown
Portland Thorns vs Seattle Reign Cascadia Derby & Nina Nijstad signs – The Rose City Breakdown
Thorns’ Summer Targets and Top Priorities – The Rose City Breakdown
The Rose City Breakdown | Portland Thorns Midseason Report Card – The Rose City Breakdown
Portland Thorns’ Top of the Table Clash Preview with Royal Riot and KC Current Loss Film Review – The Rose City Breakdown
Portland Thorns at KC Current Match Preview with Thad Bell and Review of 2-0 Win over Bay FC – The Rose City Breakdown
Bay FC preview with Sara Ach & film review of Portland Thorns/ACFC 0-0 tie – The Rose City Breakdown
Portland Thorns vs Angel City Match Preview and Breaking Down the 1-3 Loss at Racing Louisville – The Rose City Breakdown
Portland Thorns at Racing Louisville Match Preview with Butchertown Rundown – The Rose City Breakdown
Portland Thorns’ Winning Streak and Portland Fire’s Season Opener – The Rose City Breakdown
Portland Thorns best Angel City and Thorns vs San Diego Wave Preview – The Rose City Breakdown
Portland Thorns early season takeaways and Portland Fire season preview – The Rose City Breakdown
Portland Thorns vs. Angel City FC Match Preview with Trebor Tracy of Angel's on Parade – The Rose City Breakdown
Portland Thorns Down KC and NC Courage Match Preview – The Rose City Breakdown
Post Match Reaction to 1-3 loss + KC Current Match Preview! – The Rose City Breakdown
Craziest Derby Ever?! Plus Portland Thorns at San Diego Wave Preview – The Rose City Breakdown