PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers today announced that assistant coach Sean McAuley will depart the club to join the Orlando City SC coaching staff as an assistant under newly appointed head coach James O’Connor. The Timbers’ match against the Philadelphia Union at Providence Park on Saturday, Aug. 4, will serve as McAuley’s final game after seven seasons on the Timbers coaching staff.
“It’s been a pleasure to work for such a fantastic organization, and it’s been such a rewarding experience to be a part of this club’s growth and to have helped during transitional phases of the coaching staff and as new players have joined the club,” said McAuley.