KevinB
@kbensel.bsky.social
Believer in the dignity of all people and soccer fan.
He has seemed like a kind and caring person throughout his time in Portland.
I wish there was some way to keep him in the organization, although that obviously isn't realistic.
I wish there was some way to keep him in the organization, although that obviously isn't realistic.
November 26, 2025 at 5:48 AM
He has seemed like a kind and caring person throughout his time in Portland.
I wish there was some way to keep him in the organization, although that obviously isn't realistic.
I wish there was some way to keep him in the organization, although that obviously isn't realistic.
I didn't make it to the Mother's Day match and I don't have Instagram, so didn't see those posts.
Thanks for the info. 🙂
Thanks for the info. 🙂
November 22, 2025 at 4:19 AM
I didn't make it to the Mother's Day match and I don't have Instagram, so didn't see those posts.
Thanks for the info. 🙂
Thanks for the info. 🙂
And yes, I checked and learned that direct flights from Denver to Phoenix are only 30 minutes shorter than direct flights from Portland to Phoenix...
November 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM
And yes, I checked and learned that direct flights from Denver to Phoenix are only 30 minutes shorter than direct flights from Portland to Phoenix...
I don't believe she was ever on the field after any Thorns matches this season, unlike some (all?) of the other players who didn't play for extended periods this season.
Of course, her situation is different, with a new baby and a husband who works in another city.
But yes, I looked for her.
Of course, her situation is different, with a new baby and a husband who works in another city.
But yes, I looked for her.
November 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I don't believe she was ever on the field after any Thorns matches this season, unlike some (all?) of the other players who didn't play for extended periods this season.
Of course, her situation is different, with a new baby and a husband who works in another city.
But yes, I looked for her.
Of course, her situation is different, with a new baby and a husband who works in another city.
But yes, I looked for her.
To run an effective investigation you have to truly want to know the truth of what happened.
November 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
To run an effective investigation you have to truly want to know the truth of what happened.
A bit odd to say there were no forwards to throw on with Loboa on the bench.
If she wasn't healthy enough to play 15 minutes, no reason to have her in the 18.
Unlikely to have made a difference, but still an odd comment.
If she wasn't healthy enough to play 15 minutes, no reason to have her in the 18.
Unlikely to have made a difference, but still an odd comment.
November 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
A bit odd to say there were no forwards to throw on with Loboa on the bench.
If she wasn't healthy enough to play 15 minutes, no reason to have her in the 18.
Unlikely to have made a difference, but still an odd comment.
If she wasn't healthy enough to play 15 minutes, no reason to have her in the 18.
Unlikely to have made a difference, but still an odd comment.
San Diego really targeted her, as well. Not a surprise, since Reyes is easily a top 5 outside back in the league (maybe top 2).
But I thought Torpey was great last week against San Diego. Her best match as a Thorn, in my opinion.
But I thought Torpey was great last week against San Diego. Her best match as a Thorn, in my opinion.
November 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
San Diego really targeted her, as well. Not a surprise, since Reyes is easily a top 5 outside back in the league (maybe top 2).
But I thought Torpey was great last week against San Diego. Her best match as a Thorn, in my opinion.
But I thought Torpey was great last week against San Diego. Her best match as a Thorn, in my opinion.
Thank you for your coverage, Phuoc!
November 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Thank you for your coverage, Phuoc!
She is somewhat inconsistent, as expected for a first year player, but when she is on, she is a real difference maker.
She has a lot of potential.
She has a lot of potential.
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
She is somewhat inconsistent, as expected for a first year player, but when she is on, she is a real difference maker.
She has a lot of potential.
She has a lot of potential.
Thank you for this update, but I refuse to "like" it.
November 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Thank you for this update, but I refuse to "like" it.
With no Wilson and Weaver for the season, and Hanks playing less than half the season, it's amazing this team finished 5th in goals scored.
November 3, 2025 at 5:58 AM
With no Wilson and Weaver for the season, and Hanks playing less than half the season, it's amazing this team finished 5th in goals scored.
Gale is clearly a good person who tries hard to give credit to others.
I just wish his tactical decisions and in-game adjustments were as impressive.
I just wish his tactical decisions and in-game adjustments were as impressive.
October 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Gale is clearly a good person who tries hard to give credit to others.
I just wish his tactical decisions and in-game adjustments were as impressive.
I just wish his tactical decisions and in-game adjustments were as impressive.
Given the injuries / maternity leave and so many new players getting significant minutes, it's absolutely bonkers that if the Thorns beat HOU at home and KC beats or draws vs SD, we host a playoff match (since ORL plays SEA).
(Or if SD wins and the Thorns win by at least 3 more goals than SD does)
(Or if SD wins and the Thorns win by at least 3 more goals than SD does)
October 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Given the injuries / maternity leave and so many new players getting significant minutes, it's absolutely bonkers that if the Thorns beat HOU at home and KC beats or draws vs SD, we host a playoff match (since ORL plays SEA).
(Or if SD wins and the Thorns win by at least 3 more goals than SD does)
(Or if SD wins and the Thorns win by at least 3 more goals than SD does)
I can't imagine this Thorns team scoring 5 goals against anyone, honestly. Too much attacking talent out.
October 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I can't imagine this Thorns team scoring 5 goals against anyone, honestly. Too much attacking talent out.
I think rather than describe it they would interview an endless stream of Republicans and let their descriptions define how it is framed.
October 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I think rather than describe it they would interview an endless stream of Republicans and let their descriptions define how it is framed.
They won't learn, because people with power are not used to listening to criticism. So they reject it, whether internally ("They're just haters") or externally ("Take that sign down.")
October 15, 2025 at 12:55 AM
They won't learn, because people with power are not used to listening to criticism. So they reject it, whether internally ("They're just haters") or externally ("Take that sign down.")
Agreed. She has been significantly better than I expected when she arrived from Louisville and in some matches has been our only threat up front.
I think Tordin has a great future, but she is still inconsistent, as is almost always the case with first year players.
I think Tordin has a great future, but she is still inconsistent, as is almost always the case with first year players.
October 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Agreed. She has been significantly better than I expected when she arrived from Louisville and in some matches has been our only threat up front.
I think Tordin has a great future, but she is still inconsistent, as is almost always the case with first year players.
I think Tordin has a great future, but she is still inconsistent, as is almost always the case with first year players.
Portland had shut out Orlando in five of the previous seven matchups and had not been shut out by Orlando since a 0-0 draw in September 2017.
October 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Portland had shut out Orlando in five of the previous seven matchups and had not been shut out by Orlando since a 0-0 draw in September 2017.
Unusual to fire an assistant coach during the season when the head coach isn't also fired or some sort of significant issue hasn't occurred.
October 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Unusual to fire an assistant coach during the season when the head coach isn't also fired or some sort of significant issue hasn't occurred.
"Remember when the governor of Texas told the State Guard to monitor a military training exercise called Jade Helm 15, under a Dem. President?
10 years later, that same governor sent the TX National Guard to occupy Portland, against the wishes of Oregon elected officials, under a Rep. President"
10 years later, that same governor sent the TX National Guard to occupy Portland, against the wishes of Oregon elected officials, under a Rep. President"
October 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
"Remember when the governor of Texas told the State Guard to monitor a military training exercise called Jade Helm 15, under a Dem. President?
10 years later, that same governor sent the TX National Guard to occupy Portland, against the wishes of Oregon elected officials, under a Rep. President"
10 years later, that same governor sent the TX National Guard to occupy Portland, against the wishes of Oregon elected officials, under a Rep. President"
15... 13...
Same thing.
Same thing.
October 5, 2025 at 3:30 AM
15... 13...
Same thing.
Same thing.