Caleb Porter didn’t have to join Columbus Crew SC. The former Portland Timbers head coach, who left the club following the 2017 season, spent a year away from the game, enjoying his life and recharging his battery. While the itch to coach again was there, Porter needed the right situation to come about before he got back to work.
“I think for me, picking the right club was the most important thing,” Porter said. “And it’s got to be bigger than just the wins and losses; it’s got to be bigger than that for me because I’ve won games.