72’ Mora and Chara off for Aravena and Caicedo. It was going to happen… I’m sure of it… #RCTID

“We all belong in this world after all” 🫡 @timbersarmy.org #RCTID

Three changes from Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with FC Dallas: Mora, Velde, and Chara replace Kelsy (foot/ankle), Antony, and Caicedo. Sawyer Jura named to the bench in Kelsy’s absence tonight. #RCTID

Hello! @alex-barnes.bsky.social back at a much cooler, smoke-free, and less lightning-y Providence Park for Timbers v RSL. How’s everyone doing? We ready for one final Pipe Mora game? #RCTID

45' +4 1-1 #BAONPDX #GothamFC Portland gets away with an unmarked Rose Lavelle whose volley just goes wide. It was all Gotham FC early on, but the Thorns have found their way into the game. Lots of missed assignments from both defenses. More goals ahead?

Get yer lineups here! Caicedo comes into the midfield to rotate in for Chara, but other than that it's the same XI as last Thursday in 5eatt1e. Kristoffer Velde is back, and he starts the night on the bench. #RCTID

The Portland Timbers officially announce Martí Cifuentes, 44, as the club’s fifth head coach in the MLS era. T2 head coach Jack Cassidy will continue as the interim for the first team while Cifuentes waits on the visa process to conclude. #RCTID www.timbers.com/news/portlan...

Scenes. #BAONPDX

Happy Victory Friday, Rose City! Hey Kamal, remind me, how many goals did the Timbers score against the Sounders last night? #RCTID

Here’s the lineup interim boss Jack Cassidy goes with in his first match in charge. Velde’s partner gave birth, so he misses the match, as does Juan Mosquera through injury. Lassiter and Antony on the wings with Kelsy up top. Bye and Fory flank Kamal Miller and Finn. #RCTID

Just about ten minutes left, Thorns still trailing by two goals. Portland has piled up the shots (21) and shots on target (8) but still have yet to find the back of the net. Just can't find their way through the maze of bodies the Reign have in front of the goal. #BAONPDX

To Phuoc's point, the Reign have dominated the defensive statistics so far. The 'duels won' and 'successful dribbles' stats are especially concerning if you're the Thorns. #BAONPDX

You'd expect this kind of offensive dominance to pay off eventually, but... the match is a quarter gone and the Thorns still trail 1-0. #BAONPDX

Folks, we are officially back #BAONPDX #RacingLou #NWSL

Finn Surman gets the start for the All Whites against Iran!! Congrats Finn, SCUSA is behind you! #RCTID

2-2 #BAONPDX Soph Wilson converts for her team-leading fifth goal of the season

This is just asking for too much #BAONPDX The Portland Thorns cannot continue to play and ask their backline and Mackenzie Arnold to absorb pressure time and time again - they're not built for that!

HT 1-1 #BAONPDX #URFC Source: Fotmob Thoughts: Portland have been content to allow Utah to have the bulk of possession and pounce on the counterpress The Royals have been the better side and continued to overload the Thorns backline - leading to the equalizer. Who ends the day No. 1?

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Banners popping up, as well as “Neville out” chants in the North End. #RCTID

Couldn’t ask for a better day for it. Timbers host San Jose in their final match before the World Cup break, their next time at Providence Park will be July 22. @alex-barnes.bsky.social here, how are we feelin’ about it? #RCTID

FT 2-0 Portland Thorns #BAONPDX Heck of a performance. One of the most complete performances of the season. Mallie McKenzie: "It was unreal. No team I'd rather get this first goal. Soph played me the perfect ball." "I was so excited to celebrate."

UPDATED NUMBERS FROM FOTMOB #BAONPDX Honestly, the xG number feels more in line with what the Portland Thorns produced, especially in the later part of the first half. The counterpress was phenomenal, and the pressing triggers from the home side started to pay dividends.

45' 1-0 Portland Thorns #BAONPDX Thoughts: - Playing out of the press is still not where it needs to be and they've been very fortunate Bay FC haven't been able to take advantage. - Last 15-20 minutes was up there with best attacking footy of the season. What are you drinking? Source: FOTMOB

One change for the Trees, as Aravena replaces Antony. Otherwise, it’s as you were as last weekend’s paddlin’ of SKC (peep Juan on the bench too). #RCTID

Even more signs. Even more #SaveTheCaps. Even more hell yeah. #RCTID

Sign of solidarity - literally - in the North End in support of #SaveTheCaps. Hell yeah. #RCTID

Gooooood evening Rose City! @sammich923.bsky.social here with you live from Providence Park for Timbers vs SKC. Let’s see if the lads can clear the lowest of hurdles tonight. #RCTID

Guess who made the assist? Clue: is in the gif #BAONPDX

76' Mot much going on in the last 15 minutes. #BAONPDX