Neville, Neville, They Broke Your Press - Portland Timbers at Houston Dynamo

It's Timbers Time! In this episode we analyse the heartbreaking injury time loss to Houston. Lots to talk about tactically in this one from formation and positional changes, Velde finally scoring in regular season play despite a penalty miss, and more issues with the press. Plus an Academy special! We break down the production of the Timbers youth team system since they joined MLS, how do they match up to other teams that joined MLS around the same time? How about other franchises with limited catchment areas? We get stuck into the data with surprising results and wrap up with an LA Galaxy preview.This episode's talking points include:- Finding the positives in a third defeat in a row- What went wrong for the Houston winner?- Should  DaCosta play the 8 more regularly?- How suited is Guerra to playing as a solo striker?- Is Pantemis’ lack of confidence becoming a problem? Do we need to think about a replacement GK?- Velde misses a pen but finally scores in the regular season! Will this be the confidence boost he needs to start a run of good form?- Pressure on Phil after 3 straight losses, are his press conference excuses valid?- Does dominating possession mean you controlled the game?- Academy Special! We do a deep dive into the Timbers academy production since the club joined MLS in 2011 - What are the TImbers worse at than lowly Chivas USA?- What CBA / Roster Rules limit Eric Izoita’s appearances for the Timbers?- How much of a problem is Jimer Fory’s disciplinary record?- Galaxy (H) PreviewContent Warning: Moderate swearsTimestamps:(0:00) Introduction(1:23) Houston (A) - Starting XI & Formation Analysis(2:59) Houston (A) - First Half Analysis(13:56) Houston (A) - Second Half Analysis(31:40) Houston (A) -Post Game - Moment and Man of the Match(33:20) Houston (A) - Post Game - Should DaCosta Play the 8 More Regularly?(35:45) Houston (A) - Post Game - Gage Guerra as a Solo Striker(38:20) Houston (A) - Post Game - Form and Confidence Worries for Pantemis (40:50) Houston (A) - Post Game - Final Thoughts and a few Positives(41:54) Houston (A) - Phil’s Press Conferences - (48:35) Academy Special!(59:27) Roster Rules / CBA  and Eric Izoita(1:03:01) Listener Question - Is Jimer Fory’s Timbers Future in Question due to his Disciplinary Record?(1:05:12) Timbers News! New Signings! MLS News!(1:10:34) Galaxy (H) PreviewThanks for listening and please do send us your questions for the next episode:⁠⁠⁠timberstimepod@gmail.com