2 Degrees of Separation
How LA Galaxy and Portland Timbers Are Connected
CoachedSigi SchmidSigi Schmid managed LA Galaxy (1999–2004, 2017–2018) and Columbus Crew (2006–2008).
CoachedCaleb PorterCaleb Porter managed Portland Timbers (2013–2017) and Columbus Crew (2019–2022).
LA Galaxy connects to Portland Timbers in 2 degrees through coaching. First, LA Galaxy links to Columbus Crew via coaching: Sigi Schmid managed LA Galaxy (1999–2004, 2017–2018) and Columbus Crew (2006–2008). Finally, Columbus Crew links to Portland Timbers via coaching: Caleb Porter managed Portland Timbers (2013–2017) and Columbus Crew (2019–2022).