Soccer Made In Portland

The Portland Thorns will not play for the NWSL championship in 2023 following a 1-0 loss to Gotham FC in the NWSL semis. After an up-and-down season, they face an uncertain offseason with the team’s sale looming and plenty of crucial roster moves to be made. On this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland, an Oregonian Sports podcast, Chris and Ryan look ahead to a pivotal next few months for the Thorns with the expansion draft, free agency, and potential contract extensions on the docket. Before that, though, reaction to Phil Neville’s introductory press conference as coach of the Timbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices