3 Degrees of Separation
How Portland Timbers and Sporting Kansas City Are Connected
CoachedCaleb PorterCaleb Porter managed Portland Timbers (2013–2017) and Columbus Crew (2019–2022).
CoachedSigi SchmidSigi Schmid managed LA Galaxy (1999–2004, 2017–2018) and Columbus Crew (2006–2008).
DP TransferDP TransferDejan Joveljić (Designated Player) traded from LA Galaxy to Sporting Kansas City (2025). The first cash-for-player trade in MLS history at $4 million.
Portland Timbers connects to Sporting Kansas City in 3 degrees through coaching and DP transfer. 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 LA Galaxy via coaching: Sigi Schmid managed LA Galaxy (1999–2004, 2017–2018) and Columbus Crew (2006–2008). Finally, LA Galaxy links to Sporting Kansas City via DP transfer: Dejan Joveljić (Designated Player) traded from LA Galaxy to Sporting Kansas City (2025). The first cash-for-player trade in MLS history at $4 million.