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

Leagues Cup 2025
The Timbers continue Leagues Cup 2025 Phase One action against Liga MX's Querétaro F.C. on Aug. 2 at Providence Park.
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Matchday | Timbers continue Leagues Cup 2025 play against Querétaro
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"To get my first goal was a huge weight off my shoulders" | Lassiter discusses goal, Leagues Cup
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"We've got to go for it, it's a cup competition" | Neville talks Leagues Cup
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Diego Chara Bobblehead Night set for August 16 at Providence Park
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Diego Chara meets.....Bobblehead Diego Chara
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It's coming...Diego Chara Bobblehead Night on Aug. 16
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LEAGUES CUP | For Neville, getting both Kelsy and Mora on scoresheet was "huge"