It's Timbers Time and Seattle have taken one hell of a beating! In this episode, in celebratory mood, we break down the action at Lumen Field, take in the immaculate vibes, and do a deep dive analysis of the major systemic changes since Phil’s departure that helped fuel this huge win.
This episode's key talking points include:
The Timbers record an historic victory away in Seattle
Eight Tactical Reasons the Timbers looked so much better than under Phil
The Timberssphere swoons over Handsome Jack “Butch” Cassidy
How Seattle injuries allowed the Timbers to dominate on the left wing
After an early wobble the Timbers settle into a confident on ball display
Jordan Morris’s invisibility in derby games
Putting Da Costa, Chara, Kelsy and other key players, in the right spaces to succeed
Should Rothrock have been booked for simulation on the PK call?
Laughing at the Fireworks celebrating a meaningless late Seattle goal
What perfect timing this would have been for a first Timbers MLS Hat Trick
Was balancing structured and organic movement the key to success?
Kelsy’s impressive statistical production this year
How the Sounders four total headers won sum up the Timbers’ defensive improvements
Is Schmetzer to blame for the Sounders defeat?
Amid some big moves in MLS, is the lack of Timbers transfer activity a surprise?
Is the beginning of Leagues Cup the perfect time for a new manager to bed in?
(Deep Dive Tactical Breakdown of new manager Marti Cifuentes coming in the next episode covering the Dallas home game as the news broke hours after recording)
Content Warning: One or two little "s" words
Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:00) Chit Chat - The Timbers Dominate in Seattle
(5:16) Chit Chat - World Cup Vibes & Episode Overview
(8:32) Seattle (A) - Pre-Game Pressers & Injury Report
(13:03) Seattle (A) - Lineups Analysis
(19:07) Seattle (A) - First Half Analysis
(32:05) Seattle (A) - Second Half Analysis
(49:21) Seattle (A) - Jack Cassidy’s Post-Game Press Conference
(53:04) Seattle (A) - Players Post-Game Press Conferences
(55:22) Tactical Analysis - Eight Systemic Reasons the Timbers Looked So Much Better
(1:05:49) How Much Of This Win Is On Seattle and Schmetzer?
(1:08:17) Hot Off The Presses - Marti Cifuentes Appointment
(1:08:55) Timbers News - Coach Speculation, T2, A Surprise Lack of Transfer News?
(1:15:04) MLS News - Lots of Big Transfer News and First Round of Matches
(1:19:53) Dallas (A) Preview
Listener Topics and Questions!
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