Portland Timbers have confirmed that they have parted company with head coach Phil Neville by mutual consent.

What happened?

Neville's final match in charge was Sunday's 3-1 defeat to San Jose Earthquakes that left the Timbers third from bottom in the Western Conference, eight points adrift of an automatic MLS play-offs spot.

Speaking on Monday, Neville, 49, thanked all those involved with the club for his time in Oregon but conceded that he had failed to deliver the results required this term.

Why it matters for Portland Timbers

The former England and Manchester United defender joined the Portland Timbers in 2023 five months after being dismissed by Inter Miami. He was also previously in charge of the England women's team, leading them to the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup.

What comes next?

Timbers general manager Ned Grabavoy, added: "Phil brought enthusiasm and passion to the role, and it was a pleasure to work with him. We wish Phil all the best in his next opportunity."

StatValue
League standing8th in Major League Soccer, 44 pts, 11W-11D-12L from 34 games, recent form LLDDL
Goals this season41 scored, 48 conceded (-7 goal difference)
Title race19 points behind leaders San Diego
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