Portland Timbers connects to St. Louis City SC in 2 degrees through coaching and expansion draft. First, Portland Timbers links to New England Revolution via coaching: Caleb Porter managed Portland Timbers (2013–2017) and New England Revolution (2024–2025). Finally, New England Revolution links to St. Louis City SC via expansion draft: Jonathan Bell was selected by St. Louis City SC from New England Revolution in the 2022 expansion draft.