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Portland Thorns Hire Former Tottenham Coach with International Pedigree
- On Wednesday, Robert Vilahamn was announced as head coach of the Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League, calling the NWSL `the most competitive league in the world`.
- With Sarah Lowdon serving as interim coach, the Thorns dismissed Rob Gale after finishing 11-8-7 and losing 2-0 in the semifinals.
- Vilahamn, 43, most recently served as coach of the Tottenham Hotspur women's team and previously managed BK Häcken in Sweden.
- The Thorns open the season on March 13 against the Washington Spirit, making the coaching hire immediately relevant for high-stakes expectations.
- Thorns general manager Jeff Agoos framed the hire as adding global perspectives, saying Vilahamn `arrives with managerial experience at the highest levels` and will strengthen the team, within a history of playoff consistency since 2013.
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