Show notes
It's Timbers Time! In this episode Chris, a jet-lagged Matt and special guest Carie talk all things Timbers as the team leave Montreal with an entertaining 2-2 tie. Matt reports on the atmosphere at the stadium and hanging out with a large Pantemis entourage, there’s more ego chat, and we dive into the newly released 2026 salary data with Matt getting quizzed on a few surprising paychecks .. RCTID! This episode's key talking points include:Is that point enough to save Phil’s job for now?Why the lack of squad rotation?Matt hangs out with the Pantemis entourage in Montreal!Zone 14 defensive problems continueHandball disagreementsDaCosta looking more and more like NagbeThe Kelsy hot streak continues!Were the Timbers lucky to get an equalizer?Should Mora have come in earlier?Finn the defensive comfort blanketIs a draw good enough?Phil says both goals are due to individual errors, who’s to blame?Da Costa and Bassett’s offensive rotationsSalary discrepancies in the locker roomWho’s salary is the most surprising?Does Velde deserve to be an All Star?Miami (A) PreviewContent Warning: Moderate swearsTimestamps:(0:00) Introduction(6:45) Montreal (A) - Pre-Game Press Conferences & Injury Report(12:05) Montreal (A) - Starting XI(13:59) Montreal (A)- First Half Analysis(32:33) Montreal (A)- Second Half Analysis(44:31) Montreal (A) - Post Game - Moment and Man of the Match(51:02) Montreal (A) - Phil’s Post-Game Press Conference(55:57) MLS 2026 Salary Review - Higher or Lower?(1:04:06) Timbers News, MLS News(1:06:02) Miami (A) PreviewListener Topics and Questions!Thanks for listening and please do send us your questions or topics for analysis for the next episode: [email protected] DM us on IG: timberstimepod