David Beffert
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Here for soccer along with Portland stuff, politics, economics, etc. #RCTID #BAONPDX
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The Timbers 2025 season ends in San Diego, what went wrong and what happens next?
“There have to be massive improvements”
Game 3 report with analysis, quotes, highlights and a look towards the offseason #RCTID
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“There have to be massive improvements”
Game 3 report with analysis, quotes, highlights and a look towards the offseason #RCTID
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“There have to be massive improvements” — San Diego's onslaught ends Portland's season | The Timber Review
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November 11, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The Timbers 2025 season ends in San Diego, what went wrong and what happens next?
“There have to be massive improvements”
Game 3 report with analysis, quotes, highlights and a look towards the offseason #RCTID
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“There have to be massive improvements”
Game 3 report with analysis, quotes, highlights and a look towards the offseason #RCTID
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“Neville, even with tweaked personnel, went back to the well when it came to man-to-man, 1-v-1 pressing in Sunday’s Game 3…. And as it turns out? Heaps was right. When given a second bite of the apple, the hosts ripped Neville’s aggressive, man-oriented approach to shreds in a 4-0 win.”
#RCTID
#RCTID
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▪️Tyler Heaps called his shot
▪️Brenner's redemption arc
▪️What's next for Walker Zimmerman?
▪️Minnesota United's set piece incentives
▪️+ tons more
🆓🆓🆓
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10 MLS Thoughts: San Diego FC dazzle, Walker Zimmerman’s future & more
We're diving into the latest tactics and stories from around the MLS postseason.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:07 PM
“Neville, even with tweaked personnel, went back to the well when it came to man-to-man, 1-v-1 pressing in Sunday’s Game 3…. And as it turns out? Heaps was right. When given a second bite of the apple, the hosts ripped Neville’s aggressive, man-oriented approach to shreds in a 4-0 win.”
#RCTID
#RCTID
“At what point do you start laughing? When does this become so terrible that you can only laugh at it? Was it after the first goal? Maybe Kelsy’s missed chance in the 11th minute? How about the second goal?”
November 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
“At what point do you start laughing? When does this become so terrible that you can only laugh at it? Was it after the first goal? Maybe Kelsy’s missed chance in the 11th minute? How about the second goal?”
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November 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Timbers will come out with their roster designations likely this week, but it seems GK Max Crepeau’s time with Portland has come to an end.
“Thank you Portland, onto the next chapter.”
📷 (mcrepeau/IG)
“Thank you Portland, onto the next chapter.”
📷 (mcrepeau/IG)
November 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Timbers will come out with their roster designations likely this week, but it seems GK Max Crepeau’s time with Portland has come to an end.
“Thank you Portland, onto the next chapter.”
📷 (mcrepeau/IG)
“Thank you Portland, onto the next chapter.”
📷 (mcrepeau/IG)
This is among the reasons I plan to go to a Seattle match or maybe two and call it good. The walk to Lumen from downtown is great, and I can even take the train up there if I want to.
FIFA's current parking prices will cost more than some actual match tickets at previous World Cups.
Parking and transportation have long represented an imposing challenge for the World Cup’s 16 North American host cities.
Parking and transportation have long represented an imposing challenge for the World Cup’s 16 North American host cities.
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This is among the reasons I plan to go to a Seattle match or maybe two and call it good. The walk to Lumen from downtown is great, and I can even take the train up there if I want to.
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Some games are over by halftime. Some are over after the first 20 minutes. Portland's must-win elimination playoff game was over from the moment the lineup was released. #RCTID
November 10, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Some games are over by halftime. Some are over after the first 20 minutes. Portland's must-win elimination playoff game was over from the moment the lineup was released. #RCTID
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Halftime thoughts from my couch:
Choosing to press again is the right move. But an aggressive man-to-man press only works if you're matching the shape of the opposition.
Kelsy has received the most service in a game throughout the first half. 4 shots, 1 on target.
#RCTID
Choosing to press again is the right move. But an aggressive man-to-man press only works if you're matching the shape of the opposition.
Kelsy has received the most service in a game throughout the first half. 4 shots, 1 on target.
#RCTID
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Halftime thoughts from my couch:
Choosing to press again is the right move. But an aggressive man-to-man press only works if you're matching the shape of the opposition.
Kelsy has received the most service in a game throughout the first half. 4 shots, 1 on target.
#RCTID
Choosing to press again is the right move. But an aggressive man-to-man press only works if you're matching the shape of the opposition.
Kelsy has received the most service in a game throughout the first half. 4 shots, 1 on target.
#RCTID
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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Back three with Fory and Antony as wingbacks. Rojas makes the bench and Ortiz misses out. Front three of Velde, Da Costa, and Kelsy. #RCTID
November 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Back three with Fory and Antony as wingbacks. Rojas makes the bench and Ortiz misses out. Front three of Velde, Da Costa, and Kelsy. #RCTID
This is what proper stadium parking looks like
November 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
This is what proper stadium parking looks like
LFG!
HT 0-0 #BAONPDX
After the first 10 minutes, the Portland Thorns were absolutely dominated by San Diego Wave, but only gave away one decent chance.
However, the team has been a second-half all year and will need to do it again.
xG: PTFC - 0.46 SDW - 0.34
After the first 10 minutes, the Portland Thorns were absolutely dominated by San Diego Wave, but only gave away one decent chance.
However, the team has been a second-half all year and will need to do it again.
xG: PTFC - 0.46 SDW - 0.34
November 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
LFG!
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November 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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"During the game I had flashes regarding Darlington, what he did, the person that he is."
"I’m numb... I got no plans, man, no plans."
On Darlington Nagbe's last go-round:
www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...
"I’m numb... I got no plans, man, no plans."
On Darlington Nagbe's last go-round:
www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...
Darlington Nagbe reflects after final match of incredible career | MLSSoccer.com
As if a razor-thin, season-ending Audi MLS Cup Playoffs setback at the hands of their in-state rivals didn’t sting enough, Saturday’s 2-1 loss to FC Cincinnati also hit the Columbus Crew with the cold...
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November 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"During the game I had flashes regarding Darlington, what he did, the person that he is."
"I’m numb... I got no plans, man, no plans."
On Darlington Nagbe's last go-round:
www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...
"I’m numb... I got no plans, man, no plans."
On Darlington Nagbe's last go-round:
www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...
Trump administration working its hardest to let people know they are to blame for lack of SNAP ahead of Thanksgiving.
Breaking News: The Trump administration told states to undo any steps to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families, threatening financial penalties if the states do not comply. It was unclear how that would affect the program.
Trump Live Updates: Airport and SNAP Benefit Disruptions Amid Shutdown
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November 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Trump administration working its hardest to let people know they are to blame for lack of SNAP ahead of Thanksgiving.
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This an excellent description of sports hate tbh
You can't live your life based on hate - that way lies madness and bitterness - but allowing yourself to slip into hater mode from time to time is a lovely little treat, like a drunk cigarette or a decadent slice of cake
November 9, 2025 at 1:52 AM
This an excellent description of sports hate tbh
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My preview of tomorrow's match. #RCTID
MLS Cup Playoffs Round 1 Game 3: San Diego-Portland Timbers Preview (11/9)
The Portland Timbers were buried. Down 2-1 in stoppage time of Game 2, they needed a miracle to keep their season alive. However, with the last kick of the game, Gage Guerra rose up above a crowd of S...
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November 9, 2025 at 1:37 AM
My preview of tomorrow's match. #RCTID
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I'm much more of a "team goal" guy than an "individual banger" guy but this shit's stayed with me for 15 years.
Still my favorite thunderbastard in MLS history. Has a level of intentionality to it that few goals have ever matched.
What a player, what a career.
Still my favorite thunderbastard in MLS history. Has a level of intentionality to it that few goals have ever matched.
What a player, what a career.
November 9, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I'm much more of a "team goal" guy than an "individual banger" guy but this shit's stayed with me for 15 years.
Still my favorite thunderbastard in MLS history. Has a level of intentionality to it that few goals have ever matched.
What a player, what a career.
Still my favorite thunderbastard in MLS history. Has a level of intentionality to it that few goals have ever matched.
What a player, what a career.
I think this one beats out the Sounders loss to SLC, who didn’t get a shot off in regular time
Omg. I can’t believe what I just watched. The Sounders lose in penalties by the keepers.
My god
My god
November 8, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I think this one beats out the Sounders loss to SLC, who didn’t get a shot off in regular time
Omg. I can’t believe what I just watched. The Sounders lose in penalties by the keepers.
My god
My god
November 8, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Omg. I can’t believe what I just watched. The Sounders lose in penalties by the keepers.
My god
My god