Overview
- Portland announced the hiring Wednesday, naming the 43-year-old Swede to lead the NWSL club.
- Vilahamn replaces Rob Gale, who was let go after an 11-8-7 campaign and a 2-0 semifinal loss to Washington, with Sarah Lowdon having served as interim.
- General manager Jeff Agoos praised Vilahamn’s top-level experience, player-development record, and proactive tactical approach in a team statement.
- His résumé includes guiding Tottenham Hotspur Women from 2023 to 2025 with a Women’s FA Cup final berth and leading BK Häcken to consecutive UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifications.
- Vilahamn said he is eager to join a perennial contender and called the NWSL the most competitive league in the world, as Portland prepares to visit Washington on March 13.