The Rose City Breakdown

Portland Thorns’ recurring mistakes in draw with Bay FC, identity, possession, and potential hot seats?!

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown! On this episode, we are joined by the Willamette Week's Leo Baudhuin with Melina Gaspar dealing with El Niño back home in Argent

Thorns’ Home Woes, Pietra Tordin’s USWNT debut, Playoffs? And could this be Sophia Wilson’s last home match?

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown. Attacker Pietra Tordin has earned her first cap for the USWNT as she joined Sophia Wilson in two tough friendlies against top-r

Portland Thorns have ANOTHER PROBLEM, Boston Legacy Match Preview, & Reviewing Portland Fire Season Review

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown! In the latest, USWNT roster, forward Pietra Tordin was named to her first ever senior team camp - a more than deserved honor fo

Time for the Thorns to go all in?! Morgan Weaver is back and Nina Nijstad opens her NWSL goal account

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown! Podcast co-hosts Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) and Melina Gaspar recap the Portland Thorns 4-1 road win at Orlando Pride where they co

Five NWSL Trade/Loan Targets, Portland Thorns exposed in draw vs Chicago Stars, & Orlando Pride preview

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown! Co-hosts, Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) and Melina Gaspar discuss the Portland Thorns' 'inexcusable' draw versus Chicago Stars at Prov

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

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown! After opening up the scoring on a penalty kick from Sophia Wilson, the Portland Thorns once again could not hold the 1-0 lead.

TRANSFER WINDOW, the bench, Jessie Flemings heroics, backline shape, and the Pietra Tordin “Conundrum”

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown! On this episode, Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) and Melina Gaspar discuss all things Portland Thorns. - Match recap of Portland Thorn

Where is Reyna Reyes? Thorns’ 1-0 win over Orlando, Gotham FC match preview, and more!

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown! In the first half of the episode, Phuoc and Melina discuss the following: - Match recap of Portland Thorns' 1-0 win over Orlan

Caiya Hanks’ Dream Return, Deyna Castellanos absolute GOLAZO, and Denver Summit Preview

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown. The Portland Thorns are coming off a thrilling 2-1 win over Orlando Pride including a GOLAZO from Deyna Castellanos and the epi

Olivia Moultrie Out for the Rest of the Season, Thorns’ 4-3 Win over Boston, and a Reality Check

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown! On this episode, co-hosts Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) and Melina Gaspar discuss it all: - USWNT midfielder Olivia Moultrie's heartb

Portland Thorns’ Reality Check With The Guys From Expected Own Goals and Boston Legacy Match Preview with Jackie Contreras of The Blazing Musket

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown Podcast! Phuoc Nguyen and Melina Gaspar are joined by Eric Morgan and Evan Davis of the Expected Own Goals podcast to talk the Po

Draw vs Gotham FC, The Return of Morgan Weaver, and Utah Royals Match Preview

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown! Melina Gaspar reviews the film in the thrilling 2-2 draw vs Gotham FC, issues that need to be fixed, and what stood out most.

Portland Thorns’ Road Woes Continue and Gotham FC Match Preview with Anumita Jain

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown! On this episode, Melina's corner shows game footage of the ways Denver Summit FC exploited the Portland Thorns. The duo discus

Fleming and Turnid Contract Extensions and Denver Summit FC Preview with Matt Pollard

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown. On this episode, we are joined by Leo Baudhuin from the Willamette Week to discuss the contract extensions for Jessie Fleming a

Portland Thorns vs Seattle Reign Cascadia Derby & Nina Nijstad signs

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown! On this episode, Melina conducts a film study from the Portland Thorns 4-0 demolition of Racing Louisville. Phuoc speaks with S

Thorns’ Summer Targets and Top Priorities

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown. On this episode, the duo and co-hosts Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) and Melina Gaspar discuss the upcoming summer transfer window, sha

The Rose City Breakdown | Portland Thorns Midseason Report Card

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown podcast! The Portland Thorns have been one of the early surprises of the 2026 NWSL season. However, is everything perfect? Are t

Portland Thorns’ Top of the Table Clash Preview with Royal Riot and KC Current Loss Film Review

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown - the professional women's sports podcast that covers the excellence in Portland. On this episode, we are joined by Sean Moran o

Portland Thorns at KC Current Match Preview with Thad Bell and Review of 2-0 Win over Bay FC

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown! On this episode, Phuoc preview the Portland Thorns at Kansas City Current matchup with KC Soccer Journal's managing editor, Thad

Bay FC preview with Sara Ach & film review of Portland Thorns/ACFC 0-0 tie

On this episode of the Rose City Breakdown, we are joined by Sara Ach of the WOSO Show (The Women's Soccer Show), play-by-play for Stanford and Cal soccer, and the intern