The Rose City Breakdown
By Phuoc Nguyen and Melina Gaspar
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Episodes: 30
Description
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 capture all types of stories and invoke all sorts of emotions.
What to expect?
- Phuoc Nguyen: Lead host providing key information and updates
- Melina Gaspar: Lead analytics and tactical mastermind
- Lily Crane: Lead voice, reporter, and commentator
If you see our logo, it is created by the one and only Jacob Stevens, who also created the latest Stumptown Footy logo. And once again, delivers another masterpiece.
| Episode | Date |
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Five NWSL Trade/Loan Targets, Portland Thorns exposed in draw vs Chicago Stars, & Orlando Pride preview
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Sep 16, 2026 |
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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
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Sep 09, 2026 |
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TRANSFER WINDOW, the bench, Jessie Flemings heroics, backline shape, and the Pietra Tordin “Conundrum”
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Sep 03, 2026 |
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Where is Reyna Reyes? Thorns’ 1-0 win over Orlando, Gotham FC match preview, and more!
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Aug 27, 2026 |
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Caiya Hanks’ Dream Return, Deyna Castellanos absolute GOLAZO, and Denver Summit Preview
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Aug 20, 2026 |
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Olivia Moultrie Out for the Rest of the Season, Thorns’ 4-3 Win over Boston, and a Reality Check
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Aug 13, 2026 |
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Portland Thorns’ Reality Check With The Guys From Expected Own Goals and Boston Legacy Match Preview with Jackie Contreras of The Blazing Musket
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Aug 07, 2026 |
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Draw vs Gotham FC, The Return of Morgan Weaver, and Utah Royals Match Preview
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Aug 01, 2026 |
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Portland Thorns’ Road Woes Continue and Gotham FC Match Preview with Anumita Jain
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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Fleming and Turnid Contract Extensions and Denver Summit FC Preview with Matt Pollard
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Jul 17, 2026 |
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Portland Thorns vs Seattle Reign Cascadia Derby & Nina Nijstad signs
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Jul 10, 2026 |
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Thorns’ Summer Targets and Top Priorities
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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The Rose City Breakdown | Portland Thorns Midseason Report Card
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Jun 20, 2026 |
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Portland Thorns’ Top of the Table Clash Preview with Royal Riot and KC Current Loss Film Review
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May 29, 2026 |
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Portland Thorns at KC Current Match Preview with Thad Bell and Review of 2-0 Win over Bay FC
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May 23, 2026 |
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Bay FC preview with Sara Ach & film review of Portland Thorns/ACFC 0-0 tie
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May 20, 2026 |
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Portland Thorns vs Angel City Match Preview and Breaking Down the 1-3 Loss at Racing Louisville
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May 16, 2026 |
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Portland Thorns at Racing Louisville Match Preview with Butchertown Rundown
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May 08, 2026 |
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Portland Thorns’ Winning Streak and Portland Fire’s Season Opener
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May 07, 2026 |
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Portland Thorns best Angel City and Thorns vs San Diego Wave Preview
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Portland Thorns early season takeaways and Portland Fire season preview
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Portland Thorns vs. Angel City FC Match Preview with Trebor Tracy of Angel's on Parade
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Apr 19, 2026 |
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Portland Thorns Down KC and NC Courage Match Preview
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Post Match Reaction to 1-3 loss + KC Current Match Preview!
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Craziest Derby Ever?! Plus Portland Thorns at San Diego Wave Preview
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Derby Day Magic: Thorns take the Crown
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Mar 21, 2026 |
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Cascadia Derby Day Preview with Steve Voght from Sounder At Heart!
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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2026 Portland Thorns season preview with Expected Own Goals' (xOG) Evan Davis and Eric Morgan
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Emergency Pod: Portland Thorns’ New Coach?!
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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Welcome to The Rose City Breakdown!
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Feb 22, 2026 |