The Portland Thorns FC name and logo originated in 2012 as one of the eight original teams in the NWSL in 2013. They came into the league the same year as the Boston Breakers, Chicago Red Stars, FC Kansas City, Sky Blue FC, Washington Spirit, the Western New York Flash, and their well-known rivals, the Seattle Reign FC. Unfortunately, the Boston, Kansas City, and Western New … [Read more...] about The Portland Thorns FC Name, Logo, and Team Origins
The Portland Timbers Name, Color, and Stadium Origins
The Portland Timbers are one of the three Cascadia teams that currently exist in MLS. It is also one of five first-division North American soccer teams in men’s soccer if one is also including the two CPL teams as well. Portland’s name, like with their two Cascadia rivals, dates back to before MLS was born. The Portland Timbers Name: How It Came To Be Portland Timbers 1975 … [Read more...] about The Portland Timbers Name, Color, and Stadium Origins
Holding The High Line: First Djordje Mihailović Interview
PODCAST – This week on HTHL, we do voice note pen pals. We (separately) talk Cole Bassett’s extension, the Jasper Löffelsend trade, Zack Steffen on a free, Max Alves getting transferred, Adam Beaudry, U22 slots, the club fan survey, and more. We end the episode with the first Djordje Mihailović interview since the trade. Holding The High Line: First Djordje Mihailović … [Read more...] about Holding The High Line: First Djordje Mihailović Interview
Holding The High Line: Rapids Media Day Recap
PODCAST – Rabbi and Red get together to remember the life of Joan Dobrzynski. Then we recap the 2024 Rapids Media Day, discuss whether Chris Armas will bring Sam Vines back, Colorado’s preseason schedule, and do Ask HTHL. Holding The High Line: Rapids Media Day Recap Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the … [Read more...] about Holding The High Line: Rapids Media Day Recap
The Canadian MLS Hall of Fame: Reasons for It to Happen
In Canada, there is a Canada Soccer Hall of Fame located in the nation’s capital in Ottawa, Ontario. However, there is not a known Canadian MLS Hall of Fame or any form of Hall of Fame that recognizes the accomplishments of all the club teams in one museum. These accomplishments seem to be undervalued, especially in Canada and the U.S. Canadian MLS Hall of Fame: What Type of … [Read more...] about The Canadian MLS Hall of Fame: Reasons for It to Happen