Soccer Hall of Famer Jeff Agoos named GM of the Portland Thorns

FILE - U.S. player Jeff Agoos challenges South Korea's Ki Hyeon Seol, right, during a 2002 World Cup Group D soccer match in Daegu, South Korea, June 10, 2002.

FILE - U.S. player Jeff Agoos challenges South Korea's Ki Hyeon Seol, right, during a 2002 World Cup Group D soccer match in Daegu, South Korea, June 10, 2002. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)


1 photo
Save Story
Leer en español

Estimated read time: Less than a minute

PORTLAND, Ore. — Former U.S. national team defender and Hall of Famer Jeff Agoos is the new president of soccer operations and general manager for the Portland Thorns. Agoos replaces Karina LeBlanc, who has moved on to an executive position with the Bhathal family's RAJ Sports, owners of the National Women's Soccer League club and an expansion WNBA team set to start play in 2026. Agoos was a defender for the United States over 15 seasons, which included appearances in the 2000 Olympics and the 2002 World Cup.

Photos

Most recent Soccer stories

Related topics

SoccerNational Sports
Anne M. Peterson
    KSL.com Beyond Series

    KSL Weather Forecast

    KSL Weather Forecast
    Play button