1. Caleb Porter was born on February 18,1975 and is an American soccer coach who is the head coach of Major League Soccer club New England Revolution.
16 Facts About Caleb Porter
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Caleb Porter was previously head coach of the Portland Timbers from 2013 until 2017.
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Caleb Porter won MLS Cup in 2015 with Portland and 2020 with Columbus.
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Caleb Porter was one of only two all time Indiana Hoosers to be Captain for three years of his team.
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Caleb Porter graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor's degree in sports management.
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Caleb Porter did not join the Clash until 1999 but his tenure there was short - he made just four appearances and, in his one start, was ejected in the 32nd minute.
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Caleb Porter suffered from several knee injuries and had arthroscopic surgery on both knees during the off-season before retiring on June 30,2000.
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In 1997, Caleb Porter was a member of the US soccer team which took the bronze medal at the 1997 World University Games.
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In 2000, Caleb Porter returned to Indiana University as an assistant soccer coach.
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However, the University of Akron and Caleb Porter agreed on terms of a new contract, keeping him in Akron for the next five years.
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Caleb Porter was named the head coach of the US Under-23 Men's National Team on October 20,2011, while retaining his duties as coach of the Akron Zips.
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Caleb Porter was awarded the 2013 Slats Gill Sportsperson of the Year Award from the Oregon Sports Awards.
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From 2013 to 2015, Caleb Porter helped guide the Timbers to the fourth-most points among all MLS clubs, behind only the New York Red Bulls, Seattle Sounders FC and LA Galaxy.
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On January 27,2016, Caleb Porter signed a long-term contract extension with the Timbers.
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Caleb Porter's appointment was made simultaneously with the announcement of Tim Bezbatchenko as Crew SC's new president.
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Caleb Porter helped lead Columbus to victory in MLS Cup 2020, making him one of only three coaches ever to win MLS Cup with different teams.