Portland Timbers introduce Marti Cifuentes as new head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:13 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Marti Cifuentes was introduced as the new head coach of the Portland Timbers at a press conference on August 19, 2026. Timbers owner Merritt Paulson acknowledged the team’s struggles in recent MLS seasons, noting this is the third head coach since 2023. Cifuentes emphasized his excitement about coaching in a 'soccer city' and plans to implement an attacking style. Paulson mentioned enhanced data analysis will play a key role in the team's future strategy.
- •Merritt Paulson discusses team’s recent underperformance.
- •Cifuentes attracted to the team's vibrant soccer culture.
- •Timbers prepare for a new coaching strategy focused on attack.
- •Cifuentes emphasizes the importance of data in coaching decisions.
- •This is the Timbers' third coaching change since 2023.
- 3:13 AMYahoo Sports — Portland Timbers host introductory press conference for new head coach Marti Cifuentes
"PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson was not shying away from the team’s lack of results in the MLS the past few years at Marti Cifuentes’ introductory presser. “I want to take some culpability myself. The standard has not been up to what it needs to be,” said Paulson, who stated that […]
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLS•Oct 15, 2026, 5:33 AMTST Images: The LA Galaxy beat the Portland Timbers, 2-0, at Dignity Health Sports Park- MLS•Oct 15, 2026, 4:51 AMMarcus Reus has goal, assist to back JT Marcinkowski as Galaxy blank Timbers 2-0
MLS•Oct 15, 2026, 12:32 AMPortland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids- MLS•Oct 11, 2026, 3:00 AMAndré Luiz scores 2 goals for Sporting KC in 3-3 tie with Timbers
MLS•Oct 11, 2026, 12:30 AMSporting Kansas City vs Philadelphia Union (3-4)
MLS•Oct 10, 2026, 11:58 PMLA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers