Soccer Made in Portland podcast: Reaction to the Timbers hiring Phil Neville

A birdeyes view of the soccer stadium.

The Portland Timbers play an MLS match against Real Salt Lake at Providence Park in Portland, Ore., on Aug. 30, 2023.Maddie Stellingwerf/The Oregonian

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The Portland Timbers are in the final stages of hiring Phil Neville as their next head coach.

In an emergency episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Chris Rifer and Ryan Clarke discuss the merits of the hire, how the Portland soccer community has reacted, and where the club finds itself ahead of the official announcement. And, much to the disappointment of some listeners, Chris does not swear.

Here’s the full episode:

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