2 Degrees of Separation

How Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake Are Connected

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CoachedCaleb PorterCaleb Porter managed Portland Timbers (2013–2017) and Columbus Crew (2019–2022).
Played ForShared PlayersJustin Meram played for both Columbus Crew and Real Salt Lake
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Portland Timbers connects to Real Salt Lake in 2 degrees through coaching and shared players. First, Portland Timbers links to Columbus Crew via coaching: Caleb Porter managed Portland Timbers (2013–2017) and Columbus Crew (2019–2022). Finally, Columbus Crew links to Real Salt Lake via shared players: Justin Meram played for both Columbus Crew and Real Salt Lake

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