Red Smoke Radio

Katelyn and Tyler are joined by Leo Baudhuin to talk the Thorns recent form, the coming semifinal matchup with the Red Stars and what the stars tell us about various players in the NWSL.

Katelyn and Tyler look back on another improbable game without a Thorns goal, puzzle over how serious the playoff contenders are and engage in a discussion of whether Sonnett was attempting to jump onto Christen Press' back like a kid trying to jump on their mom's back.

Katelyn and Tyler recap a pretty odd week of Thorns soccer where the team scored no goals in open play and still got a win and a draw out of it. They debate the lineup choices, the state of refereeing and examine NWSL expansion options.

Katelyn and Tyler talk some kind of high water mark for the Thorns, what it means for the team going forward, and the fact that USWNT players are leaving us again next week (albeit briefly). 

Katelyn and Tyler talk about a weird weekend in the NWSL, featuring Marta on her revenge tour, ramshackle defending and a confused looking AD Franch in the stands handling some baby food.

Katelyn and Tyler talk about the World Cup and how it defied expectations, the loss to Tacoma last weekend, Orlando and whether they're getting better or not and the practice of rolling up one's shirt sleeves.

Katelyn and Tyler take a call from Jacob Cristobal of Sounder at Heart and Coffee and Valkyries to talk USWNT against England, the upcoming Thorns/Reign game in Portland, and a little bit of pro wrestling.

Tyler recaps the 3-0 win against Chicago in the home opener briefly and previews the game away at North Carolina before visiting Anabelle to get predictions about how players will do this season, the state of the league and the legacy of this year's World Cup.

Katelyn and Tyler celebrate and overreact to the Thorns 1-0 victory over Sky Blue, try to get some distance on how good the debutants are exactly and look forward exuberantly to the home opener this sunday.

Katelyn and Tyler review the 3-1 loss to the Spirit, discuss what they feel the team's strengths and weaknesses are heading into the World Cup season and lament the return to the Big Field in New Jersey next week.

Katelyn and Tyler talk the Thorns crushing Orlando in a messy and physical game and celebrate Thorns players getting on the same page. They debate whether Andressinha's goal is better than Tobin Heath's efforts and the relative merits of the Trailblazers and Detective Pikachu.

Katelyn and Tyler talk two weird weeks of Portland soccer, who had bad games and whether there are any long-term concerns about the team. They look forward to the weird NWSL season kicking off.

Katelyn and Tyler lament how bad the Orlando Pride are but are hopeful for the shape of the Thorns going forward, looking ahead to the big early season match against Chicago.

Katelyn Best and Tyler Nguyen discuss the return of the soccer, where the Orlando Pride are at, predictions for the season and the future of the league.

Katelyn and special guests Sandra Herrera, Claire Watkins, and Susie Rantz chat about the Thorns Spring Invitational. 

Katelyn and Tyler review the 2019 NWSL college draft and its various goings on, and look ahead to the World Cup year and everyone who will be missing.

Katelyn and Tyler review the upcoming W-League season, what the Thorns expect to get out of it and slowly descend into Australian stereotypes.

Katelyn Best and Tyler Nguyen review the Thorns 3-0 loss to the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL final. It was sad, but they also decide that the Thorns shouldn't panic and instead trust in the development of their team. Ana Hegerberg rumors are addressed and they look forward to the World Cup year on the horizon as well as the W-League coming in a month.

Katelyn and Tyler head to the NWSL Championship media day where the Thorns had both a media appearance and an impromptu game of basketball. We chat with Thorns about some soccer but mostly about their social media presence. (Sorry for the poor initial quality! Should be better now.)

Katelyn Best and Tyler Nguyen review the Thorns repeat 3-1 win (kind of) against the Seattle Reign in back to back weeks. Our Chicago friend @SandHerrera_ drops by to receive our commiserations. The Paul Riley discourse machine accelerates ahead of the final, which we look forward to with some hesitance, because it's going to suck.