3 Degrees of Separation
How Portland Timbers and San Diego FC Are Connected
CoachedCaleb PorterCaleb Porter managed Portland Timbers (2013–2017) and Columbus Crew (2019–2022).
Played ForShared PlayersJustin Meram played for both Charlotte FC and Columbus Crew
Expansion DraftHamady DiopHamady Diop was selected by San Diego FC from Charlotte FC in the 2024 expansion draft.
Portland Timbers connects to San Diego FC in 3 degrees through coaching, shared players and expansion draft. First, Portland Timbers links to Columbus Crew via coaching: Caleb Porter managed Portland Timbers (2013–2017) and Columbus Crew (2019–2022). Then, Columbus Crew links to Charlotte FC via shared players: Justin Meram played for both Charlotte FC and Columbus Crew Finally, Charlotte FC links to San Diego FC via expansion draft: Hamady Diop was selected by San Diego FC from Charlotte FC in the 2024 expansion draft.