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 heartbreaking ACL injury- What options the team has in her absence- The good, bad, and the ugly in 4-3 win over Boston Legacy- The defensive issues and why it won't be going away anytime soon- Does Robert Vilahamn deserve more resources from the front office?- Why President/GM Jeff Agoos deserves credit for the frontline, but also needs to take responsibility for the state of the backline- A potential formation change with a new role for Reyna Reyes- Orlando Pride matchup preview with some problematic stats for PTFCBONUS: Melina shows off her Spider-Man: Brand New Day pin
Aug 13
58 min
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 Portland Thorns' brutal 1-5 loss at Utah Royals, the unclear identity under Robert Vilahamn, alarming metrics that could spell doom, Jeff Agoos' track record as president and GM, and much more. In the second half, Jackie Contreras of the Blazing Musket joins us to preview the match at Boston Legacy.
Aug 7
59 min
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. The duo also discuss the road and defensive woes the Portland Thorns are currently facing, the return of Morgan Weaver, and much more. In the second half, Phuoc Nguyen talks with Royal Riot's Sean Moran to preview the Utah Royals matchup.
Aug 1
1 hr 2 min
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 discuss the continuing issues on the road and closing at games (six goals allowed in the last 15 minutes - second most in NWSL). In the second half, Anumita Jain of All For XI, The IX, and Equalizer Soccer joins us to talk all things Gotham FC including: the historic defense, Sam Kerr, Denise O'Sullivan, injuries and early adversity, and gives insight into PTFC's transfer needs.
Jul 23
53 min
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 and Pietra Tordin, signing of Nina Nijstad from PSV, Lindsey Heaps reunion, and Cascadia Derby woes.In the second half, Matt Pollard of Burgundy Wave joins us to preview the Portland Thorns at Denver Summit FC match. He discusses the historic support the team has found from Colorado, Lindsey Heaps potential impact, the leadership of Janine Sonis, and the keys to the match.
Jul 17
1 hr 10 min
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 Sounder at Heart's (Ride of the Valkyries) Steve Voght to preview the Cascadia Derby and the best rivalry in all of women's sports: Portland Thorns vs Seattle Reign. And lastly, the duo discuss the signing of PSV midfielder Nina Nijstad and the reported $500k-$1 million transfer fee.
Jul 10
43 min
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, sharing their top targets and priorities.In the second half of the podcast, Brendan Devine of Butchertown Rundown joins us to preview the Racing Louisville matchup and the return of NWSL play.
Jul 1
57 min
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 they expected the favorites to win the shield and championship? Not so fast...Co-hosts Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) and Melina Gaspar bring out the report cards for the goalkeepers, backline, midfielders, frontline, coaching staff, and front office & ownership. Which group has shined? Who still has a lot of work to do? Find out.
Jun 20
1 hr 5 min
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 of the Royal Riot podcast to preview the clash of the titans, No. 2 Portland Thorns vs No. 1 Utah Royals. How have URFC become the best story in the NWSL? We discuss it all. Also we preview the game and which players and matchups will determine the outcome.Which team will go into the international break the top team in the National Women's Soccer League?In the last half of the podcast, Melina Gaspar takes you on a film study quest to review how Kansas City Current took down PTFC 3-1. Portland Fire coverage? With the NWSL break coming up, we will be covering the incredible start to the expansion side's WNBA season in June and beyond.
May 29
55 min
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 Bell.In Melina Corner's, her film review covers the keys to the 2-0 win over Bay FC!
May 23
36 min
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