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The Portland Timbers have named Martí Cifuentes as their new head coach on a three‑year contract. The 44‑year‑old brings two decades of international coaching experience and a clear ambition to build a team that embodies the city’s soccer culture.
The 44‑year‑old Spaniard joins the MLS side after stints in England and aims to guide the club back to the postseason.
Portland’s love of soccer has surged this summer, its streets and taverns humming with the rhythm of global matches. Bars line the downtown core, while city parks fill with makeshift screens and cheering crowds, all drawn together by the World Cup’s magnetic pull.
The Timbers dismissed Phil Neville after a winless start to the MLS season, ending a two‑plus‑season tenure that produced a 27‑31‑24 record.
The Portland Timbers have dismissed head coach Phil Neville following a disappointing start to the 2024 MLS season, with the club currently sitting 13th in the Western Conference. Neville’s two‑plus year tenure ends with a 27‑31‑24 record, and the organization has announced that a replacement is being sought.