It’s Timbers Time and this week Chris and Matt have very different opinions as to whether we should be concerned or unconcerned by the narrow 1-0 loss to Atlanta United, and recent form in general, with real systemic improvements in the team somewhat overshadowed by poor finishing and a growing sense of frustration against a well organized low block… we look into Cole Bassett’s goalscoring prowess and patterns of scoring, Marti is still mad about something intriguing, Matt has a Providence Park popcorn tip and much more … RCTID!

This episode's key talking points include:

• Was Velde back to his selfish worst this game or did he just have no options?

• Are recent games evidence that Ned let Marti down with a lack of attacking signings in the summer transfer window?

• Should we be concerned or unconcerned about recent form? Matt and Chris disagree…

• Do clean sheets against SKC even really count?

• Are we creating the right kind of chances for Cole Bassett and what attacking statistic is Cole 99th Percentile at this season?

• The Timbers came out with a really strong first thirty minutes on both sides of the ball but struggled with a goal deficit game state

• Waterman is bringing some much needed verbal and organizational leadership to the back line

• Chara makes a lung busting run and miracle block and then takes a quick old man nap to recover

• Finn is angry at his passing error in the lead up to the first goal but he should be proud of the significant improvements in his passing game recently

• Marti says “It’s very clear what we’re missing” - what does he mean?

• T2 Win the Pacific Division!

• Is it fair to annual members to sell deeply discounted tickets?

• San Jose next game preview

  
  

Content Warning: A few “s” words and similar moderate swears

Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(0:23) Intro Chat - Recent Form - Concerned or Unconcerned?

(5:52) Intro Chat - Clean Sheets

(9:25) Bassetwatch! Cole’s Goalscoring Analysis

(20:08) Atlanta (H) - Pre-Game Analysis

(28:00) Atlanta (H) - First Half Analysis

(44:57) Atlanta (H) - Second Half Analysis

(55:26) Atlanta (H) - Post Game Analysis

(1:01:26) Timbers News & T2 Update

(1:05:27) MLS News Roundup

(1:07:23) Next Episode Preview - San Jose (A)

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