Episode Details

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown!

Co-hosts, Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) and Melina Gaspar discuss the Portland Thorns' 'inexcusable' draw versus Chicago Stars at Providence Park, potential NWSL trade and loan targets, and previews the next match.

In Melina's Corner, she does a film review that encapsulates the issues that PTFC face in attack, especially in the final third. Should Caiya Hanks be inserted in the starting lineup for Morgan Weaver, and what's missing from Sophia Wilson, Pietra Tordin, and Reilyn Turner the past few weeks. Also, the defensive issues that continue to be the theme of the season... They've dropped 21 points from winning positions, allowed 11 goals in the final 15 minutes of matches, and haven't scored an open-play goal in over three games.

With the roster freeze set to take place on October 8, could the club be looking at making an addition? Outside of Sam Staab of Chicago Stars, Taylor Flint of Racing Louisville, who else could the Jeff Agoos and Robert Vilahamn be looking at?

Coming off a deflating draw, can they rebound against superstar Barbra Banda coming off an extension and the new-look Orlando Pride led by interim head coach Yolanda Thomas?

The Portland Thorns 1-1 draw vs Chicago Stars | 1:20

Potential National Women's Soccer League Trade and Loan targets | 17:34

Melina's Corner | 27:50

Orlando Pride Preview | 38:50

Final Thoughts | 44:50