3 Degrees of Separation
How Chicago Fire FC and Portland Timbers Are Connected
CoachedBob BradleyBob Bradley managed Chicago Fire FC (1998–2002) and Toronto FC (2022–2023).
DP TransferJozy AltidoreJozy Altidore (Designated Player) moved from Toronto FC to New England Revolution (2022). The USMNT striker joined New England after a contract buyout from Toronto.
CoachedCaleb PorterCaleb Porter managed Portland Timbers (2013–2017) and New England Revolution (2024–2025).
Chicago Fire FC connects to Portland Timbers in 3 degrees through coaching and DP transfer. First, Chicago Fire FC links to Toronto FC via coaching: Bob Bradley managed Chicago Fire FC (1998–2002) and Toronto FC (2022–2023). Then, Toronto FC links to New England Revolution via DP transfer: Jozy Altidore (Designated Player) moved from Toronto FC to New England Revolution (2022). The USMNT striker joined New England after a contract buyout from Toronto. Finally, New England Revolution links to Portland Timbers via coaching: Caleb Porter managed Portland Timbers (2013–2017) and New England Revolution (2024–2025).