Is it okay to wish someone a happy New Year halfway into January? Are a pair of recent PTFC hires exciting enough for Thorns and Timbers fans?
On this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland, Chris and Ryan debate when it’s time to stop wishing folks a happy New Year and discuss the NWSL draft, a couple of new PTFC hires, and their otherworldly experiences at a few Portland restaurants.
Timestamps:
(0:00 - 1:30) A debate on how far into a new year you’re allowed to say Happy New Year
(1:30 - 18:45) Preview of the NWSL draft
(18:45 - 30:45) Mike Norris hired as new Thorns head coach
(30:45 - 41:55) Thorns fined $1 million by NWSL for outcome of NWSLPA investigation
(41:55 - 50:40) Timbers promote Ned Grabavoy to General Manager
(50:40 - full time) Fawning over Kann

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