One-Two Punches - Portland Timbers at Inter Miami

It's Timbers Time! In this week’s episode Chris and Matt discuss Messi undoing the Timbers on a sweaty night in Miami, analyse the possible impact of the under-discussed Private Equity investment in the team and the relative drop-off in roster spend since, catch up on three entertaining T2 games and ask if Phil will survive a home loss to San Jose… RCTID!This episode's key talking points include:Is Phil just running out the starters to save his job rather than using his capable depth players in a three game week?Messi’s classic one-two passes take the Timbers apart twice in the first halfWas Chara really taken off because of an injury or was it cover for a poor performance?Velde’s second half was full of highlights but no goals, was he trying too hard?Finn’s top tier defending continues to look effortlessGuerra’s magic scoring beardPants makes a top tier save from Messi’s free kick, is this a save of the year contender?Digging into the Private Equity investment in the Timbers in 2021 and the subsequent drop in relative roster investment - correlation or causation?Why Private Equity loves American Sports over European leagues and why that should be concerning for Timbers fansT2 are on a tear, updates on their last three gamsIs Mora done as a Timber? Does his departure mean a DP 9 is coming?San Jose (H) Preview - Will Phil survive a loss?Content Warning: One or two moderate swearsTimestamps:(0:00) Introduction(1:33) Miami (A) - Pre-Game(3:59) Miami (A) - First Half Analysis(17:33) Miami (A) - Second Half Analysis(30:14) Miami (A) - Post Game - Moment and Man of the Match(32:23) Miami (A) - Post Game - Press Conferences - Phil & Finn(38:16) Analysis - Private Equity Investment in the Timbers(49:07) T2 Update(52:38) Timbers News, MLS News(56:08) San Jose (H) PreviewListener Topics and Questions!Thanks for listening and please do send us your questions or topics for analysis for the next episode: ⁠⁠⁠timberstimepod@gmail.com or DM us on IG:  timberstimepod