The Quadruple Post + New Coach Deep Dive - Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas

It's Timbers Time and we have a new coach in Portland with Marti Cifuentes on his way to Rose City after a “vigorous” hiring process…  we dig into his coaching history and start to unpack what his hire means for the team! Meanwhile on the pitch there's an exciting, if ultimately frustrating, 2-2 draw with Dallas at Providence Park with plenty to discuss including four post bonks, two penalty shouts and a Santi Moreno boo-fest. RCTID!This episode's key talking points include:Marti Cifuentes is the new coach!The Timbers again live dangerously during a slow startShould Da Costa or Kelsy have had a penalty?Antony’s creating problems but there’s frustrated at his final passVelde’s introduction changed the game but has he missed a memo?Should Johansson have been sent off for Dallas?The choice of position for the vacant U23 DP is interesting in this new 433The horror backpass from Arravena brings us back to opening dayWas a draw a fair result?Velde’s positioning map tells an interesting tactical storyDid Santi deserve the same chants from the army as Evander got?Why was Cifuentes chosen over fellow finalist Thomas Christiansen?What was “vigorous” about the hiring process?What Marti’s previous coaching job tells us about his pedigree Should fans be concerned about his job-hopping history?How much of Cifuentes’ core coaching style have we already seen?Lots of big transfers in MLS!Content Warning: Some s words, some suggestive themes Timestamps:(0:00) Introduction(0:22) Chit Chat - The Timbers Appoint Marti Cifuentes!(2:52) Dallas (H) - Pre-Game Pressers & Injury Report(7:34) Dallas (H) - Lineups Analysis(9:45) Dallas (H) - First Half Analysis(20:37) Dallas (H) - Second Half Analysis(48:08) Dallas (H)  - Post-Game Pressers(50:39) Marti Cifuentes Special Pt. 1 - The Hiring Process(59:38) Marti Cifuentes Special Pt. 1 - Playing and Coaching Background(1:16:51) Quick T2 Update(1:17:18) MLS Transfer New(1:19:53) Real Salt Lake (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 or leave us a Reddit comment on our episodic r/Timbers post