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Ep. 184 - Finally Back

Ep. 183 - Season Opener

RC returns for the 2020 MLS campaign with a preview of the weekend's action, as well as a look at Seattle's CCL match up. 

Ep. 182

Review from a historic Cascadia Derby; Whitecaps stranded in Montreal; Sounders & Timbers look to climb West standings in home matches against conference foes

Ep. 181

2019 Cascadia Cup decider preview; Sounders in disarray; Whitecaps pick up home win against DC, look to help their fellow Cascadians in road test at San Jose.

Ep. 180

Cascadia derby review; Timbers pick up 6 points, surge up West standings; Sounders concede 6 goals in 4 days as defensive woes mount. 

Ep. 179

The gang reviews a tumultuous week in Cascadia and previews this weekend's derby in Portland. 

Ep. 178

The group reviews Timbers' big win in Seattle; John Marshall and Steven Agen assess the current state of the Whitecaps organization. 

Ep. 177 - Derby Preview

The first regular season match up of the year between Seattle and Portland takes center stage with previews and predictions from John Marshall, Ari Liljenwall, Jackson Felts and Tenzin Choephel. Meanwhile Vancouver face a must-win home match against San Jose ahead of their Voyageurs Cup tie with Cavalry next midweek.

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Ep. 172 - MLS Cup Preview

The Timbers are in Atlanta for MLS Cup, and Cascadia is looking for a third trophy in four years. Ed Pham, Matt Hoffman and John Marshall join host Steven Agen across an hour of focused preview of Saturday's match. 

Ep. 171 - #PORvSKC

Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel join Steven Agen in previewing the Western Conference Championships. Can Portland extend Cascadia's MLS Cup appearance streak to 4 years? 

Ep. 170 - #SEAvPOR

John Marshall and Steven Agen break down Marc dos Santos' introductory press conference in Vancouver before previewing the second leg of our Cascadian playoff derby between Portland and Seattle. 

Ep. 169 - Dallas v Portland Preview

Miki Turner of The Athletic stops in to talk solidarity payments and #SaveTheCrew. Michael McColl of AFTN.ca discusses the spectacle at Whitecaps' postseason wrap-up. Matt Hoffman, Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel offer their perspective on Portland's playoff road test against FC Dallas.  Check out Massive by Miki Turner on Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/socceresq/project-massive-working-title

Ep. 168

Matt Hoffman, Michael McColl, Jackson Felts and John Marshall all feature on a mammoth episode of Radio Cascadia. Tune in for reviews, previews, and our takes on how the Western Conference playoff picture will look come the end of October. 

Ep. 167 - Robbo's Out

Most weekends during the season give us something to celebrate somewhere in Cascadia, but not last weekend. Come hear our takes on Carl Robinson's departure, Timbers' struggles in Minnesota (including an interview with Sebastian Blanco), as well as Sounders' injury situation on Ep. 167. 

Ep. 166 - Bunker's Back

We are back! Radio Cascadia returns following a short hiatus and we can't wait to get back into weekly updates. This week, we analyze the 2018 Cascadia Cup decider between Vancouver and Seattle before Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel preview Portland's trip to Minnesota this weekend. It's a perfect time to hop back into the action as the Western Conference playoff race heats up. How the standings will shake out and where does that leave our Cascadian clubs? Tune in to Ep. 166 and find out.  Pla...

Ep. 165

John Marshall and Steven Agen review three terrific results and one mediocre one for our Cascadia sides before previewing Seattle's showdown with top-of-the-West Dallas as well as a pivotal Cascadia Cup derby.   

Ep. 164 - Adi-os

There's nothing better than a weekend where our clubs go 3 for 3! The crew takes a look at how far a series of Western Conference victories have carried our sides up the table before turning their attention to the weekend to come. How will Whitecaps manage their Canadian Championship participation with league play? Cam Portland hold serve against Philly? Is Seattle back for real? We look at these questions and more in a jam-packed hour.  Playlist: 00:00 - Sounders pick up fourth win in s...

Ep. 163 - Momentum

Vancouver and Seattle both bagged massive midweek victories and the RC crew is pretty pumped about it. Whitecaps' aggregate victory over Montreal earned them a berth in the Canadian Championship final while Seattle picked up only a second-ever league win in San Jose. Michael McColl of AFTN.ca joins to discuss Alphonso Davies' huge move to Bayern Munich and its implications in Vancouver before Tenzin Choephel stops by to preview Portland's home tie with Houston.  Playlist: 00:00 - Introdu...

Ep. 162 - Davies, Derby and a Draw

It's a double episode week for Radio Cascadia! In part one of this week's action, the crew reviews Sounders' big derby win over Vancouver as well as the massive headlines surrounding Alphonso Davies. Two pivotal midweek matches await our clubs as Vancouver try to overturn a deficit against Montreal in the Canadian Championship while Seattle look to go unbeaten in five straight MLS matches when they visit San Jose.    Playlist: 00:00 - Introduction and Derby Review 14:15 - Michael McCol...

Ep. 161 - Cup Final Sunday

The RC crew takes a look back at a historic weekend for the region with two of our clubs playing just after the World Cup Final and another opening a new stadium. The results on the field were just so-so, but the day itself was unforgettable! Attention is then turned to two midweek cup ties featuring Vancouver in the Canadian Championship and Portland in the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup. Tune in for Ep. 162 later this week for reviews of these cup games a huge preview of the year's next ...

Ep. 160 - Kreisis

The gang recaps a successful week for our clubs before unpacking a massive weekend agenda featuring some of the highest profile away matches in Cascadia history. Hear Diego Valeri and Sammy Armenteros' takes on Timbers' win over San Jose as well as Jackson Felts of 950 KJR on Seattle's chances in Atlanta. It's a pivotal moment of the 2018 campaign, and this run in will surely be remembered years down the line regardless of results. Get ready for all the action with RC Ep. 160.  Playlist: ...

Ep. 159 - Mabiala Magic

A comprehensive review of Portland's first-ever MLS regular season win in Seattle is followed by previews of each of this weekend's Cascadia match ups.  Playlist: 00:00 - Timbers pick up historic win thanks to Mabiala headers 23:25 - Key road stretch presents daunting task for Sounders fresh off of derby loss 39:05 - Whitecaps stumble against Rapids, look to reinforcements to buoy effort against Chicago this weekend  

Ep. 158 - #SEAvPOR

The RC crew returns from a World Cup break of their own to preview the season's first Cascadia Cup match up. Tune in for 45 minutes of news, analysis and tactics on the region's biggest match.  Playlist: 00:00 - Introduction: World Cup Group Stage chat 9:15 - Sounders must recover quickly from disappointing draw with Chicago if they are to maintain perfect home form against Timbers 24:50 - Whitecaps struggle badly in Chester, look to dispatch Colorado this week minus Aja and Reyna ...

Ep. 157 - Whitecaps Erupt

Playlist: 00:00 - Whitecaps roll Orlando City 5-2 as offense finally fires on all cylinders 20:30 - Sounders take two steps forward against DC United, one step back in trip to New York 37:50 - Timbers satisfy themselves with draw against Western Conference top dogs ahead of Open Cup clash on Friday

Ep. 156 - B-Sides

Playlist: 00:00 - Open Cup review + Timbers v Sporting KC preview 25:30 - Whitecaps handed big opportunity with weary Orlando visiting BC Place 33:15 - Sounders bounced by Sacramento + Ruidiaz rumor takes + DC preview

Ep. 155 - Open Cup Previews

Playlist: 00:00 - Intro + Jackson Felts & Ari Liljenwall on Sounders' struggles, Open Cup match up with Sacramento 23:00 - Whitecaps down Rapids, lengthy unbeaten streak now contains a win 30:00 - Exclusives with Diego Valeri and Zarek Valentin as Timbers come close to a seventh straight win; Open Cup preview @ San Jose

Ep. 154 - Tape Up Your Hamstrings

Playlist: 04:30 - Sounders drop 1-0 decision to RSL, must rebound in time for return trip on Saturday 20:30 - Four straight draws for the Whitecaps, and each just keeps getting more interesting than the last 32:50 - Timbers' 6-game win streak is tied for the longest across MLS in 2018, can they make it 7 at Colorado?

Ep. 153 - Five in a Row

Playlist: 00:00 - Timbers secure fifth consecutive victory in first outing against LAFC 21:45 - Whitecaps take three 2-2 draws in eight days 36:20 - Interview with Sounders U-23's head coach Darren Sawatzky; Ari Liljenwall and Jackson Felts predict Sounders' weekend lineup 

Ep. 152 - Derby Review

Playlist:  00:00 - Intro & Timbers derby review + LAFC preview 36:20 - Sounders derby perspective and injury discussion  57:30 - Whitecaps take 2 points from two 2-2 draw, travel to Frisco next

Ep. 151 - #SEAvPOR100

It'd derby week in Cascadia! The historic Seattle-Portland rivalry turns 100 games old on Sunday, so it's no surprise the RC crew focuses their attention on this massive match up in Ep. 151. Jackson Felts of 950 KJR and Ari Liljenwall of MLSsoccer.com join up with Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel to preview this one from both camps in our comprehensive derby preview segment.  Playlist: 00:00 - Whitecaps fall in Minnesota, look to bounce back on Friday 19:05 - Timbers 1, Earthquakes 0 review...

Ep. 150 - Oddities

Vancouver's 2-0 win over RSL last Friday night relieved pressure on Carl Robinson and gave the crew an interesting lineup to dissect in the headline segment of Ep. 150. How will they hold up at counter-oriented Minnesota this Saturday? Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel pick lineups and results for a well-rested Portland team facing a road match up with the Earthquakes this week. Can Gio buck Timbers' historical struggles in San Jose and make it nine points from their last nine?  The gang saves...

Ep. 149 - Good News, Bad News

Seattle Times writer Geoff Baker calls in to discuss his new book. 100 Things Sounders Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is an extensive review of Sounders history and culture from the 1970's to the present. An impressive diversity of topics are featured, ranging from stories told by NASL-era legends to candid and fair analysis of the club's highs and lows in MLS. Even the most attentive members of the fan base will find fascinating moments from the club's past unknown to them prior. The...

Ep. 148 - Week of Firsts

Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel were on site as Giovanni Savarese earned a first-ever MLS victory as Timbers manager. They review the 3-2 victory over Minnesota United and preview the Sunday's big clash with NYCFC.  Michael McColl of AFTN.ca chats with host Andrew Harvey about Whitecaps' disappointing performance in Friday's 2-0 loss to LAFC. A quick assessment on where the failure has occurred so far in 2018 follows before the group previews Vancouver's trip to SKC on Friday.  Seattle final...

Ep. 147 - Shill v. Lagerwey

The crew shake off a rough weekend of road results and look forward to the region's last home opener of 2018.  Whitecaps coverage this week focuses assessing individual performances in the loss at Salt Lake. Despite the setback, there's optimism about Friday's big home match with LAFC. The Whitecaps have the chance to make things right on both sides of the ball in their first outing against the new expansion side, will they get it done? Ari Liljenwall of MLSsoccer.com updates us on the i...

Ep. 146 - On the Road Again

The RC crew sits down with some of the top soccer minds in the region after a mixed bag of a weekend for our Cascadian clubs. Michael McColl of AFTN.ca discusses Whitecaps' big win in Columbus including a word on Brek Shea's cheeky goal celebration. He gives his thoughts on Vancouver's upcoming road test at Real Salt Lake as well before the group log their predictions for the match.  Matt Hoffman of Stumptown Footy and MLSsoccer.com provides a take on Timbers' 2-2 draw in Chicago, then u...

Ep. 145 - Border Crossing

Well, that was technically an unbeaten weekend for our Cascadian sides -- it just didn't feel like it!  Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel rate Portland's performance as they took a first-ever point under new boss Gio Savarese with a 1-1 draw in Dallas. Between a fresh formation, Blanco's sweet finish and a silly red card, there's plenty to go over before taking a look at Timbers' chances in their road contest with the Chicago Fire on Saturday. Andrew and Steven describe a hellish drive to Vanc...

Ep. 144 - Baby, You're Out

Even a rather embarrassing CONCACAF Champions League exit, some red cards and a couple league defeats since Ep. 143 can't put the RC crew in a bad mood. John Marshall, Michael McColl, Niko Moreno and Ari Liljenwall all stop by to talk about the most controversial decisions of the past week as well as to preview the coming weekend's Cascadia contests.  Portland travel to Dallas in search of a first positive result of the season -- Ed Pham gives his take on a possible Timbers lineup as the g...

Ep. 143 - "Insolting & Unacceptabol"

In a spicy hot Radio Cascadia, the gang takes a look at a pair of surprising weekend results including a historic victory in Houston and a shocking display in Harrison. In the Champions League, tune in for an in-depth breakdown of a gutsy Seattle home win over Chivas Guadalajara as well as a tactical preview of the second leg.  PLAYLIST:  10:45 - Brek-ing the Streak 25:00 - Well That Sucked 35:15 - SSFC: Dare to Dream?

Ep. 142 - Opening Day

The first weekend of MLS action is in the books, and we're glad to have some meaningful soccer to talk about even if the results didn't all go our way. Sounders stumbled at home against LAFC as they prepare for Chivas in the CCL Quarterfinals, while Portland dropped a 2-1 decision to LA's other club in Gio Savarese's first outing as head coach. Tenzin Choephel shares his experiences from the Stubhub Center in our Timbers segment, as well as some exclusive audio from Marco Farfan. Their nex...

Ep. 141 - Season Previews

The 2018 MLS campaign begins this weekend, and Radio Cascadia is here to get you ready for it! The group wraps up preseason for each of our clubs, and also examines the range of opinions available for all three of our Cascadian sides. We take our picks for the Western Conference standings in 2018 before devoting considerable time to preparation for this weekend's round of matches. A discussion on Sounders' CCL defeat in El Salvador features as well in this jam-packed edition of Radio Cascadi...

Ep. 140 - Turning Up the Heat

Radio Cascadia is a weekly podcast covering soccer in the Pacific Northwest with a focus on MLS clubs Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps. The show is an authoritative steward of the Cascadian perspective, representing the most passionate, unified and unique fan bases in the country. Their passion is well justified, not only by the clubs' nearly fifty years of shared history but also thanks to rampant success in the MLS era. Since 2011 (the first year all three clubs h...

Ep. 139 - Home Cooking

PLAYLIST -  3:10 - Whitecaps ponder formation shift, add UW product Fiddes in SuperDraft 27:55 - No SuperDraft excitement in Portland, but Polo & Langsdorf make up for it! 51:45 - Another Roldan arrives in Seattle + Niko Moreno is back with more transfer rumors   

Ep. 138 - Barco, Polo, Niko, Robbo

Radio Cascadia is back for 2018, starting off with a massive hour-and-a-half long show! The gang has much to catch up on in every corner of the region, from transfer sagas to new head coaches.  Michael McColl of AFTN.ca drops by to discuss all things Whitecaps. We explore their difficult travel schedule, recent signings and the reduction in the number of Cascadia matches they'll play this year. Some air time is given to analysis of the Canadian NT's decision to shake up their coaching staf...

RC Special: Giovanni Savarese Arrives in Portland

Our Cascadian coaching vacancy has now been filled with former New York Cosmos manager Giovanni Savarese heading West to take charge of the Portland Timbers. In this special edition of Radio Cascadia, Ed Pham, Tenzin Choephel and Steven Agen break down the hiring and what it means for the Timbers in 2018. 

Radio Cascadia Ep. 137

00: 00 - MLS Cup review: Sounders fall short in Toronto 24:24 - Timbers preseason talk: Nagbe off to Atlanta   44:33 - Vancouver Whitecaps: 2017 review