A few tidbits from the Timbers 2-1 victory over the anthemless Toronto Lynx from Canadia. Music by Social Distortion and The Willies.

A long interview with Chris Agnello following the 0-1 defeat to Rochester, a quick word with Scot Thompson and a visit from Aaran Lines. Music by Warren Zevon.

I hoped to have a full report from the first three matches, but some computer glitches have forced me to split the 'casts late in the production schedule. This one covers the road opener but teases the home openers. The other one should be uploaded by May 9. Music by Big Audio Dynamite and The Replacements.

My apologies for the lack of a 'cast for the last several weeks.

I've bitten off a bit more than I can chew. I had grand visions of recanting tall tales from England, and I may still do that, but in all honesty I got very little audio from across the pond. It turns out I was having too much fun. Upon my return I've been jetlagged and swamped with a few too many things to schedule the right time for another episode.

I have a few snippets from after Portland's 1-0 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps but I'm shelving them until after this weekend's matches. We'll compare and contrast the three. I hope to publish on Sunday, May 7.

A different challenge is that one of my reporters has taken another opportunity so my plan for a preview show each week has taken a huge hit. But I fully support his choice and know that it will work out well for him, even if it doesn't work out so well for us.

A few tidbits: a pretty move http://aprettymove.blogspot.com/ is a new Portland-centric football blog. They've been kind enough to link to my report and I have been enjoying their opinions. You should too.

The May 5 home opener is almost upon us. I'll have some new merchandise available before the matches (including patches and some cool retro/alternate jerseys) at the Bullpen Tavern this weekend. There's talk of a tailgate on Saturday, May 6. Tailgates are cool.

RCTID

-Obi