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by Phuoc Nguyen, Lily Crane, Melina Gaspar
2026 is truly a momentous year for women's sports in the Rose City.2026 also marks the first year where the state and city will have three professional women’s sports teams: Portland Thorns (NWSL), Portland Fire (WNBA), and Portland Cascade (AUSL).The Rose City Breakdown is a Cascadia FC and Stumptown Footy collaboration.This new podcast comes with one simple premise:We want to highlight women's sports in Portland, giving teams a safe platform and the coverage they deserve.Each episode will have something for everyone, whether you want high level discussions, deeper dive into analytics, tactical breakdowns, or interviews that capture all types of stories and invoke all sorts of emotions.What to expect?Phuoc Nguyen: Lead host providing key information and updatesMelina Gaspar: Lead analytics and tactical mastermindLily Crane: Lead voice, reporter, and commentatorIf you see our logo, it is created by the one and only Jacob Stevens, who also created the latest Stumptown Footy logo. And once again, delivers another masterpiece.
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- 1 weeks ago53 min
Portland Thorns’ Road Woes Continue and Gotham FC Match Preview with Anumita Jain
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.
- 1 weeks ago1h 10m
Fleming and Turnid Contract Extensions and Denver Summit FC Preview with Matt Pollard
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.
- 2 weeks ago43 min
Portland Thorns vs Seattle Reign Cascadia Derby & Nina Nijstad signs
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.
- 4 weeks ago57 min
Thorns’ Summer Targets and Top Priorities
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.
- Jun 20, 20261h 5m
The Rose City Breakdown | Portland Thorns Midseason Report Card
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.
- May 29, 202655 min
Portland Thorns’ Top of the Table Clash Preview with Royal Riot and KC Current Loss Film Review
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 23, 202636 min
Portland Thorns at KC Current Match Preview with Thad Bell and Review of 2-0 Win over Bay FC
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 20, 202653 min
Bay FC preview with Sara Ach & film review of Portland Thorns/ACFC 0-0 tie
On this episode of the Rose City Breakdown, we are joined by Sara Ach of the WOSO Show (The Women's Soccer Show), play-by-play for Stanford and Cal soccer, and the international NWSL broadcast to preview the Portland Thorns and Bay FC matchup. In Melina's corner, her film session covers the entirety of the 0-0 draw versus Angel City FC!
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2026 is truly a momentous year for women's sports in the Rose City.2026 also marks the first year where the state and city will have three professional women’s sports teams: Portland Thorns (NWSL), Portland Fire (WNBA), and Portland Cascade (AUSL).The Rose City Breakdown is a Cascadia FC and Stumptown Footy collaboration.This new podcast comes with one simple premise:We want to highlight women's sports in Portland, giving teams a safe platform and the coverage they deserve.Each episode will have something for everyone, whether you want high level discussions, deeper dive into analytics, tactical breakdowns, or interviews that capture all types of stories and invoke all sorts of emotions.What to expect?Phuoc Nguyen: Lead host providing key information and updatesMelina Gaspar: Lead analytics and tactical mastermindLily Crane: Lead voice, reporter, and commentatorIf you see our logo, it is created by the one and only Jacob Stevens, who also created the latest Stumptown Footy logo. And once again, delivers another masterpiece.
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