2 Degrees of Separation
How New York City FC and Portland Timbers Are Connected
CoachedJason KreisJason Kreis managed New York City FC (2015) and Orlando City SC (2016–2018).
Expansion DraftDonovan RickettsDonovan Ricketts was selected by Orlando City SC from Portland Timbers in the 2014 expansion draft.
New York City FC connects to Portland Timbers in 2 degrees through coaching and expansion draft. First, New York City FC links to Orlando City SC via coaching: Jason Kreis managed New York City FC (2015) and Orlando City SC (2016–2018). Finally, Orlando City SC links to Portland Timbers via expansion draft: Donovan Ricketts was selected by Orlando City SC from Portland Timbers in the 2014 expansion draft.