Alex Barnes
@alex-barnes
Soccer obsessed. Credentialed Writer/Podcaster/Social Media-er for Stumptown Footy.
A clearly pissed off Kristoffer Velde post-match. On the atmosphere, “Shit. Shit, shit, shit. I’ve never seen anything like it.” #RCTID
If you’re an adult throwing things down to the field for players to sign them after a game, you are a loser. Especially if you’re throwing them onto reporters during interviews. #RCTID
David da Costa wants everyone to know that he’s responsible for the “picture” celebration the team have been using when they score of late. #RCTID
Jack Cassidy says he hears he’ll never have to buy a drink in Portland again, so if anyone’s listening, he prefers a “N/A Heineken” and his wife prefers a red wine. #RCTID
The Timbers have taken 7pts from 9 in their 3 games post-break, which is half as many as they earned in their first 14 games of the season. All of a sudden, they’re just 5pts away from 4th in the West. Phenomenal job being done by Jack Cassidy and co. in the interim. #RCTID
“If it makes you happy, it can’t be that bad. If it makes you happy, then why the hell are you so sad?” Gracias, Pipe #RCTID 📸: @kelseybaker.bsky.social
Providence Park is so great! As it turns out, the owner of the primary tenant of a city-owned stadium/arena in Portland ~can~ invest 9-figures of private funds into renovations/expansions! #RCTID
Man, I don’t think there’s a picture that better encapsulates the mood of absolute frustration surrounding the Timbers right now… @kelseybaker.bsky.social incredible as always. #RCTID
The Timbers have hired Jack Cassidy to be the new T2 head coach. Cassidy was most recently a first-team assistant at Danish club Aalborg BK, and has a lot of academy/player development experience across the UK/Middle East. #RCTID
Wild week out West: SEA lose their game in hand on Portland 3-1 in MIA after dropping 2pts at home to last-place LAG DAL win 2-0 against ATX COL late winner vs Timbers next opponents HOU VAN touchdown MIN 3 - 1 W @ SD It’s an absolute rock fight down the stretch. #RCTID
After Portland’s move for Jimer Fory, this is my best guess at how the team could line up on opening day. I’m not reporting anything, this is just how I feel. With the new signings it depends on how quickly they bed in during preseason, and obviously how fit the players are overall. #RCTID
Have to take into consideration the differences in position when it comes to defensive stats (midfielders do more defensive work than forwards). Having said that, Jona isn’t far off, and is significantly more involved in clearances/Aerials.
The uncomfortable reality that nobody wants to talk about in regards to helping solve defensive instability? For as brilliant as he is going forward, when Evander’s on the pitch the team are essentially defending down a man. Here’s where he stands in basic defensive metrics: #RCTID
Kamal Miller starts for Canada today against Suriname, and Max Crepeau is on the bench. #RCTID
Just wanted to say that @billymerck.bsky.social is the absolute man, and does amazing work over at greenisthecolor.substack.com - PTFC history, great interviews, and behind the scenes looks at how the club operates. *And* he sent me an LFC care package! Legend. #RCTID