Portland Timbers and Phil Neville Part Ways After 3-1 Loss

The Portland Timbers announced they have mutually parted ways with head coach Phil Neville. The announcement came after the team's 3-1 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes on Monday. The Timbers currently sit 13th in the MLS Western Conference. The result left the club outside playoff position.

Led the Timbers to the playoffs in each of his first two seasons, 2024 and 2025. Both appearances ended in the opening round. Timbers owner Merritt Paulson issued a statement praising Neville's leadership and dedication to the club and community.

Neville thanked Paulson, general manager Ned Grabavoy, staff, players, and supporters in remarks released after the announcement. "I realize we are in a results business, and the results haven't been to the expectation of this football club," Neville said. Neville previously coached Inter Miami from 2021 to 2023 and the England women's national team from 2018 to 2021.