New England Revolution hired MLS veteran Caleb Porter as the club’s new head coach. Porter will replace U.S. soccer legend Bruce Arena, who left the club midway through the 2023 campaign.

Porter has been out of a job since the end of 2022, being fired by Columbus Crew after the club missed out on MLS Cup playoffs in consecutive seasons.

Revolution considered a number of candidates for their head coaching vacancy, including high-profile names like Bob Bradley and Gio Savarese. However, according to New England’s sporting director Curt Onalfo, Porter separated himself from the pack with his leadership, tactical skills, and proven record of playing winning soccer in MLS.

“Caleb Porter is a gifted and respected coach with more than two decades of coaching experience who has delivered MLS Cup championships to both of his previous clubs. Caleb has consistently demonstrated the leadership and tactical acumen needed to build a winning team in our league,” Onalfo said in a statement. “We know he is the right person to lead our team, which we believe is already well positioned to compete for trophies.”

Caleb Porter had a brief playing career in MLS in the late 1990s but was forced to retire due to injuries. After coaching at the college level and with United States U23, Porter was hired as the head coach of Portland Timbers in 2013.

Porter spent five years with the Timbers, winning MLS Coach of the Year honors in his first season and bringing MLS Cup win to Portland in 2015. He left the franchise on a mutual agreement after the 2017 campaign and spent one year away from coaching before taking over Columbus Crew.

With Crew, Porter won another MLS Cup in 2020 and the Campeones Cup in 2021. He became just the sixth head coach in league history with multiple MLS Cup wins and only the third to do it with two different clubs.

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LA Galaxy hiring former Portland Timbers coach Caleb Porter looked like a done deal just a few days ago, with only formalities needing to be ironed out. Now, according to ESPN‘s Jeff Carlisle, Porter decided to snub Galaxy’s offer and will take over Columbus Crew instead.

On Tuesday, reports started circling that Los Angeles Galaxy is resigning their star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic to a new and improved contract while finalizing the deal with Caleb Porter to take the vacant head coaching position. Columbus Crew, who was left without a coach after Gregg Berhalter was appointed as manager of the USMNT, swooped in in the last moment, however, and made an offer to the 43-year-old that was too good to pass.

According to ESPN, Porter was all cleared to take the Galaxy job, but he felt the structure of the team in Columbus suited him better.

Caleb Porter started his coaching career at a collegiate level before taking over United States U23 in 2011. After two years with the team, he took over the Portland Timbers in 2013 and immediately won the 2013 MLS Coach of the Year after leading the team to the top seed in Western Conference. Although he had a great run in Portland, Porter and Timbers mutually parted ways following the 2017 MLS season.

Under Porter, Timbers made the playoffs four times and won the MLS Cup in 2015.

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It looks like Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s magic will live on in Los Angeles. Although he was linked with a return to Europe in the last couple of weeks, Ibra will now resign from the LA Galaxy as a Designated Player according to The Athletic. This won’t be the only deal Galaxy will pull off this week, since the team is expected to appoint Caleb Porter as their new head coach.

Although he signed a two-year deal with Galaxy in March 2018, Zlatan Ibrahimovic largely outplayed his $1.5 million a year contract, scoring 22 goals and providing 10 assists in 27 games. After the end of the 2018 season, Ibrahimovic asked for a raise and even considered joining Seria A powerhouse Milan if his demands are not met.

Los Angeles ended up giving Ibra Designated Player money, but are now facing with another tough decision. Since MLS teams can have only three DP players, Galaxy will have to move on from either Gio dos Santos, Jonathan dos Santos, or Romain Alessandrini before the season starts.

After considering several high-profile names, LA Galaxy decided to turn to Caleb Porter as their next coach. Porter previously served as the coach of Portland Timbers from 2013 to 2017, winning one MLS Cup in the process. He and Timbers mutually parted ways following the end of the 2017 season.

Porter previously had offers from several MLS teams, including Orlando City SC, but decided to turn them down, waiting for the right opportunity.

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The United States men’s national soccer team still doesn’t have a head coach on a permanent basis. Since Bruce Arena stepped down last year, the position has been held by Dave Sarachan on an interim basis with U.S. Soccer Federation failing to find a suitable candidate for the job just yet. On the other hand, former Portland Timbers’ coach Caleb Porter has a solution. Porter thinks Sporting Kansas City head coach Peter Vermes is a perfect choice and “deserves the shot” to lead the USMNT.

“If you’re going American, Peter Vermes, for me, he is the guy that deserves the shot,” – said Porter. “I believe that. That guy deserves to carry the torch of our national team. Peter Vermes, in my opinion, based on what he’s done in our league, he’s proven it as an American coach.“

Caleb Porter also used the chance to put his own name into the mix.

“If you don’t go with Peter Vermes, I think, based on what I’ve proven, I’m in the mix with another two or three guys who deserve consideration, and I’d be open to talking.” – he said.

After a brief playing career, Porter turned to a coach and served as United States U23 coach between 2011 and 2012. He then took over the Timbers in 2013, spending five years with the team and winning MLS Cup.

Peter Vermes, on the other hand, had more illustrious playing career, playing in both Europe and MLS. He started his coaching career with Sporting Kansas City in 2009 and is currently the longest-tenured head coach in the MLS.

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New England Revolution hired MLS veteran Caleb Porter as the club’s new head coach. Porter will replace U.S. soccer legend Bruce Arena, who left the club midway through the 2023 campaign.

Porter has been out of a job since the end of 2022, being fired by Columbus Crew after the club missed out on MLS Cup playoffs in consecutive seasons.

Revolution considered a number of candidates for their head coaching vacancy, including high-profile names like Bob Bradley and Gio Savarese. However, according to New England’s sporting director Curt Onalfo, Porter separated himself from the pack with his leadership, tactical skills, and proven record of playing winning soccer in MLS.

“Caleb Porter is a gifted and respected coach with more than two decades of coaching experience who has delivered MLS Cup championships to both of his previous clubs. Caleb has consistently demonstrated the leadership and tactical acumen needed to build a winning team in our league,” Onalfo said in a statement. “We know he is the right person to lead our team, which we believe is already well positioned to compete for trophies.”

Caleb Porter had a brief playing career in MLS in the late 1990s but was forced to retire due to injuries. After coaching at the college level and with United States U23, Porter was hired as the head coach of Portland Timbers in 2013.

Porter spent five years with the Timbers, winning MLS Coach of the Year honors in his first season and bringing MLS Cup win to Portland in 2015. He left the franchise on a mutual agreement after the 2017 campaign and spent one year away from coaching before taking over Columbus Crew.

With Crew, Porter won another MLS Cup in 2020 and the Campeones Cup in 2021. He became just the sixth head coach in league history with multiple MLS Cup wins and only the third to do it with two different clubs.

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LA Galaxy hiring former Portland Timbers coach Caleb Porter looked like a done deal just a few days ago, with only formalities needing to be ironed out. Now, according to ESPN‘s Jeff Carlisle, Porter decided to snub Galaxy’s offer and will take over Columbus Crew instead.

On Tuesday, reports started circling that Los Angeles Galaxy is resigning their star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic to a new and improved contract while finalizing the deal with Caleb Porter to take the vacant head coaching position. Columbus Crew, who was left without a coach after Gregg Berhalter was appointed as manager of the USMNT, swooped in in the last moment, however, and made an offer to the 43-year-old that was too good to pass.

According to ESPN, Porter was all cleared to take the Galaxy job, but he felt the structure of the team in Columbus suited him better.

Caleb Porter started his coaching career at a collegiate level before taking over United States U23 in 2011. After two years with the team, he took over the Portland Timbers in 2013 and immediately won the 2013 MLS Coach of the Year after leading the team to the top seed in Western Conference. Although he had a great run in Portland, Porter and Timbers mutually parted ways following the 2017 MLS season.

Under Porter, Timbers made the playoffs four times and won the MLS Cup in 2015.

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It looks like Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s magic will live on in Los Angeles. Although he was linked with a return to Europe in the last couple of weeks, Ibra will now resign from the LA Galaxy as a Designated Player according to The Athletic. This won’t be the only deal Galaxy will pull off this week, since the team is expected to appoint Caleb Porter as their new head coach.

Although he signed a two-year deal with Galaxy in March 2018, Zlatan Ibrahimovic largely outplayed his $1.5 million a year contract, scoring 22 goals and providing 10 assists in 27 games. After the end of the 2018 season, Ibrahimovic asked for a raise and even considered joining Seria A powerhouse Milan if his demands are not met.

Los Angeles ended up giving Ibra Designated Player money, but are now facing with another tough decision. Since MLS teams can have only three DP players, Galaxy will have to move on from either Gio dos Santos, Jonathan dos Santos, or Romain Alessandrini before the season starts.

After considering several high-profile names, LA Galaxy decided to turn to Caleb Porter as their next coach. Porter previously served as the coach of Portland Timbers from 2013 to 2017, winning one MLS Cup in the process. He and Timbers mutually parted ways following the end of the 2017 season.

Porter previously had offers from several MLS teams, including Orlando City SC, but decided to turn them down, waiting for the right opportunity.

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The United States men’s national soccer team still doesn’t have a head coach on a permanent basis. Since Bruce Arena stepped down last year, the position has been held by Dave Sarachan on an interim basis with U.S. Soccer Federation failing to find a suitable candidate for the job just yet. On the other hand, former Portland Timbers’ coach Caleb Porter has a solution. Porter thinks Sporting Kansas City head coach Peter Vermes is a perfect choice and “deserves the shot” to lead the USMNT.

“If you’re going American, Peter Vermes, for me, he is the guy that deserves the shot,” – said Porter. “I believe that. That guy deserves to carry the torch of our national team. Peter Vermes, in my opinion, based on what he’s done in our league, he’s proven it as an American coach.“

Caleb Porter also used the chance to put his own name into the mix.

“If you don’t go with Peter Vermes, I think, based on what I’ve proven, I’m in the mix with another two or three guys who deserve consideration, and I’d be open to talking.” – he said.

After a brief playing career, Porter turned to a coach and served as United States U23 coach between 2011 and 2012. He then took over the Timbers in 2013, spending five years with the team and winning MLS Cup.

Peter Vermes, on the other hand, had more illustrious playing career, playing in both Europe and MLS. He started his coaching career with Sporting Kansas City in 2009 and is currently the longest-tenured head coach in the MLS.

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