Former U.S. team defender and Hall of Famer Jeff Agoos was named the new president of soccer operations and general manager for the Portland Thorns on Tuesday.

Agoos replaces Karina LeBlanc, who has moved on to an ... Agoos served as technical director of the New York Red Bulls from 2007-11 before working in several roles for MLS, most recently as ...

Agoos, who also had a lengthy Major League Soccer career, replaces Karina LeBlanc ... Agoos served as technical director of the New York Red Bulls from 2007-11 before working in several roles ...