The Consolation of Phil-osophy - Portland Timbers vs LAFC

It's Timbers Time! This week Chris and Matt discuss a big win as the Timbers snatch a goal at the death to take three points from Western Conference leaders LAFC. We are impressed with our new midfield duo, discuss how much confidence can be taken from this victory with the opposition rotating heavily due to CCL, and ask whether Phil’s tactics (or lack thereof) leave us at the vicissitudes of fortune, or just the varying soccer IQ of the players on the pitch… RCTID!This episode's talking points include:LAFC’s surprising lineup and tacticsComparing Caicedo to previous Timbers defensive midfieldersHow more technical players in the lineup helped us play out of the back, negate the press and ultimately create the opening goalLAFC exploiting the same direct ball weakness we saw against VancouverVelde continues his”bully ball” and prime sh*thousery to entertaining effectMora’s “secretive” performanceFory gets mad at his early sub, does the team have a tantrum problem?Did LAFC risk playing this game with rookies because the Shield doesn’t matter?The drama of the last minute VAR call and late late winnerThe “vicissitudes of fortune” and what to make of Phil’s late game tacticsHow deserved was this victory?Did Velde’s more central positioning in this game marginalize Da Costa’s influence?Phil expected Caicedo to go to a bigger club!The irony of Phil’s post game comments of “not thinking everything’s against you”The Apple TV Commentator’s subtle critique of the coachingNed gives Phil 14 games to prove himself and again talks about a third DPThe 107ist IG post doesn’t go down well with the fansIs Neymar moving to… OHIO?Minnesota (A) previewContent Warning: Filthier mouthed than than usual, some f bombsTimestamps:(0:00) Introduction(1:55) LAFC (H) - Phil’s Pre-Game Press Conference(3:04) LAFC (H) - Starting XI & Formation Analysis(7:23) LAFC (H) - First Half Analysis(24:17) LAFC (H) - Second Half Analysis(49:32) LAFC (H) - Post Game - Moment and Man of the Match(56:06) LAFC (H) -  Phil’s Post Game Press Conference(59:52) Is the Team’s “Fabric” a Problem?(1:01:59) Ned Speaks to the Press - Gives Phil 14 Games To Prove Himself(1:04:40) Ned Speaks to the Press - A Potential 3 DP Roster - Are We Going for a DP Striker?(1:05:38) Timbers News - 107IST Instagram Post Goes Down Like a Lead Balloon(1:10:43) MLS News - Is Nemar going to…OHIO?(1:12:09) Minnesota (A) 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