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Robert Vilahamn Named Head Coach of Portland Thorns FC

3/1/2026

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Robert Vilahamn is the new head coach of the Portland Thorns Football Club (Portland Thorns FC).
He previously led Tottenham Hotspur Women's team.
Tottenham finished sixth in the Women's Super League and reached the FA Cup final.
The Thorns are three-time champions and finished third last season.
The Thorns will open the 2026 season on March 13 against the Washington Spirit, pending visa approval.

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Robert Vilahamn is the new head coach of the Portland Thorns Football Club (Portland Thorns FC).
He previously led Tottenham Hotspur Women's team.
Tottenham finished sixth in the Women's Super League and reached the FA Cup final.
The Thorns are three-time champions and finished third last season.
The Thorns will open the 2026 season on March 13 against the Washington Spirit, pending visa approval.