Timbers in 30

Timbers in 30 on Fox 12 is your one-stop source for game highlights, feature stories and live interviews with players, coaches, and local soccer writers reviewing the week in Timbers soccer.  The show will also have exclusive player profiles and the latest game analysis from Timbers insiders. It’s the only television show dedicated entirely to the Portland Timbers, and airs live every Friday at 6:30 p.m. on KPTV Fox 12, starting on March 9.

Episode 23 - October 2
Dan Sheldon guest hosts this edition of Timbers in 30 with a look at the big win in Vancouver as well as the story behind the Kenny Cooper Chicken Coop.

 

Episode 22 - September 25
Analysis of games against SJ and NY, the story of Conall and Make-A-Wish, a look into Eric Brunner and a new billboard and more.

 

Episode 21 - September 18
Tag along with Kenny Cooper & Peter Lowry on their way through the Timbers Corn MAIZE at Sauvie Island. And we take a look at the Stumptown Derby.

 

Episode 20 - September 11
We learn the story of the classic Timbers song, "Green Is The Color" and analyze the 0-0 draw on the road in Philadelphia.

 

Episode 19 - September 4
Timbers Owner & President Merritt Paulson is the special guest on this episode of Timbers in 30.

 

Episode 18 - August 28
Host Matt Smith and defender Eric Brunner discuss the week's win over Chivas USA and postponed game in D.C. The Timbers Reserves are spotlighted in ExtraTime.

 

Episode 17 - August 21
Host Matt Smith and Prost Amerika's Steve Clare analyze the win vs. the 'Caps and we head out with Timbers players as they build a house.

 

Episode 16 - August 7
Recaps of both LA and SJ matches las week as well as a visit with new Timbers defender Mike Chabala. We also see the best saves of 2011 so far.

 

Episode 15 - July 31
Mick Hoban & John Bain tour the Oregon Historical Society's "Soccer City USA" exhibit. Jack Jewsbury on his trip to the MLS All-Star game.

 

Episode 14 - July 24
Analysis of the Timbers v. Crew match and the story of a Sunderland fan who, after attending a friendly between the two teams, moved to Portland.

 

Episode 13 - July 11
Prost Amerika's Steve Clare visits as the Ti30 dissects the bitter loss to Seattle. We also visit with Community MVP winner Jill Dayton.

 

Episode 12 - July 3
Visits with Brian Umony and Futty Danso over a game of pool, a visit with ex-NASL Timbers player Mick Hoban and the week in Timbers news.

 

Episode 11 - June 26
Timbers Army elder and Oregonian film critic Shawn Levy visits to talk about the team, we go bowling with players in Bowl for a Goal and more.

Episode 10 - June 12
A recap of the week and we spend some time in the kitchen with Timbers goalie Troy Perkins, who's been an avid cook since elementary school.

Episode 9 - June 5
The week in review and a visit with Jack Jewsbury and his family settling in in Portland.

Episode 8 - May 29
A look back at the loss with D.C. United, friendly with Ajax and a trip through Portland via bicycle with midfielder Sal Zizzo.

Episode 7 - May 22
Today on Timbers in 30, we catch up with David Horst as he works to complete his civil engineering degree in his spare time, plus John Spencer talks about the Friday night text message he sent to Eric Brunner, and Timbers television announcer John Strong breaks down Saturday night's win over Columbus.

Episode 6 - May 15
Host Matt Smith examines the draw in Seattle, Jack Jewsbury visits in-studio, and we visit with to Darlington Nagbe and Freddie Braun as they play video games.

Episode 5 - May 8
Kenny Cooper takes us to his favorite Italian restaurant, Piazza Italia. Among many topics, Cooper talks about the goal he scored from midfield while playing for FC Dallas in 2009. Plus, we will highlight the Alaska Airlines Timbers branded plane unveiling, and feature Timber Joey shaving his head for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and children’s cancer research.

Episode 4 - May 1
This week's show features Timbers In 30's Jacque Knowles catching up with Timbers goalie Troy Perkins. Troy discusses that various responsibilities that come with his position.  Also this week, we'll tag along with Jeremy Hall and Rodney Wallace as they attend a Trail Blazers playoff game.  Plus, The Oregonian's Geoffrey C. Arnold and Timbers announcer John Strong will be in studio to break down Saturday's game against Real Salt Lake.

Episode 3 – April 24
This week’s episode features Oregonian writer Geoffrey C. Arnold and Timbers defender Eric Brunner in studio breaking down the game against the LA Galaxy. Plus, in this episode’s installment of “Extra Time,” midfielder Peter Lowry visits Stumptown coffee for some coffee cupping.

 

Episode 2 – April 17
Host Matt Smith is joined by Timbers play-by-play man John Strong and soccer analyst Robbie Earle this week in a special edition following the win over FCD.

 

Episode 1 – April 10
Host Matt Smith presents the debut episode. Interviews with John Spencer, highlight recaps and a guitar shopping trip with goalie Jake Gleeson.