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The Portland Thorns announced the hiring of head coach Robert Vilahamn on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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The 43-year-old Sweden native most recently coached Tottenham Hotspur in England’s Women’s Super League from 2023-25, leading the team to the Women’s FA Cup final in his first season.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Vilahamn replaces Rob Gale, who was fired after last November’s loss in the semifinals of the NWSL playoffs.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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“Robert arrives with managerial experience at the highest levels of the women’s game, possesses a strong track record of helping players grow and will strengthen our team environment by providing new global perspectives and insights,” Thorns general manager Jeff Agoos said. “His proactive, front-foot approach aligns with the identity and expectations of the Thorns and our supporters, and we look forward to welcoming him to Portland.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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A proven manager makes his way to the Epicenter of Women’s Sports.<\/p>\n

We’ve named Robert Vilahamn as the next Head Coach of the Portland Thorns. <\/p>\n

More here: https:\/\/t.co\/QzM9ZoV4zI<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Jc5YZTqiZb<\/a><\/p>\n

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Vilahamn coached the BK Hacken women’s team in Sweden from 2021-23, qualifying for the UEFA Women’s Champions League in both seasons and making consecutive Swedish Cup finals.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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The Thorns have made the playoffs in all but one season since joining the NWSL as a founding club in 2013. Portland won league championships in 2013, 2017 and 2022.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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“I’m very excited and thankful to be the new head coach of the Portland Thorns,” Vilahamn said. “The club has everything I look for, with a clear ambition to win, an incredible fan base and a strong environment for developing talented players. The NWSL is the most competitive league in the world, and coming to the U.S. to be part of it is a major step in my career. I’m really looking forward to starting this next chapter in Portland.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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–Field Level Media<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n