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Portland Thorns hire ex-Tottenham coach Robert Vilahamn - sources
- Portland Thorns announce Robert Vilahamn as head coach after an extended search.
- Vilahamn most recently led Tottenham Hotspur’s women’s team prior to joining Portland.
- The appointment follows Vilahamn’s success in Sweden and at BK Häcken.
- Thorns aim to implement Vilahamn’s philosophy as they prepare for the 2026 season-opener.
- The team is two weeks from its 2026 season opener against Washington Spirit.
- Portland fired former head coach Rob Gale in November amid a period of organizational changes.
- Vilahamn inherits a Portland squad with a history of success but recent inconsistency.
- Vilahamn’s hiring marks a cross-border coaching move with Swedish roots in the NWSL.
- The Thorns’ 2026 season-opener is slated for March 13 against the Spirit.
- Ownership changes and internal promotions have shaped the Thorns since 2022.
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