Longtime Premier League star Phil Neville ‘parts ways’ with MLS club after two seasons
Phil Neville has parted ways with the Portland Timbers after two and a half seasons as head coach. During his tenure, the team had a mixed record, finishing ninth and eighth in the Western Conference in consecutive years. Team owner Merritt Paulson and general manager Ned Grabavoy expressed gratitude for Neville's leadership and dedication to the club.
- ▪Phil Neville left the Portland Timbers after roughly two and a half years in charge.
- ▪He won 33 games, tied 26, and lost 36 during his time with the team.
- ▪The Timbers finished 14th in the Western Conference with a record of 4-2-8 before the FIFA World Cup break.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 20:44:18 +0000 |
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