Phil Neville leaves Portland Timbers after admitting results did not match expectations
Phil Neville has parted ways with the Portland Timbers after a disappointing season. The team currently sits 13th in the MLS Western Conference, failing to meet playoff expectations. Neville expressed gratitude to the club and fans for their support during his tenure.
- ▪Phil Neville's departure was announced as a mutual decision with the Portland Timbers.
- ▪The Timbers finished 13th in the MLS Western Conference, missing the playoffs this season.
- ▪Neville previously led the team to the playoffs in his first two seasons but did not achieve the desired results.
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Phil Neville led the Timbers to the playoffs in his first two seasons in charge. Photograph: Rebecca Blackwell/APView image in fullscreenPhil Neville led the Timbers to the playoffs in his first two seasons in charge. Photograph: Rebecca Blackwell/APPhil NevillePhil Neville leaves Portland Timbers after admitting results did not match expectationsTeam sit 13th in MLS’s West ConferenceNeville thanks club and fans after departureGuardian sportMon 25 May 2026 14.37 EDTLast modified on Mon 25 May 2026 14.38 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GooglePhil Neville is no longer in charge of the Portland Timbers after they announced they had “mutually parted ways” with their head coach.“In my nearly two decades of owning and operating the Portland Timbers, there are very few people I have enjoyed…
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