Toronto FC loses influential assistant GM Jack Dodd to Portland Timbers
Jack Dodd, an necessary member of Toronto FC’s entrance workplace who helped construct the membership from MLS doormat to champion, has left to affix the Portland Timbers as their technical director.
Dodd spent 9 years with Toronto, most lately as assistant normal supervisor of participant personnel and scouting.
Dodd watched the world for TFC, serving to determine and purchase former MLS MVPs Sebastian Giovinco and Alejandro Pozuelo in addition to Spanish midfielder Victor Vazquez.
While he didn’t search the limelight, his efforts helped construct the workforce that gained the treble in 2017 with the MLS Cup, Canadian Championship and Supporters’ Shield.
Dodd will work with GM Ned Grabavoy on the Timbers.
“After a comprehensive search, we couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Jack Dodd to our technical staff,” Grabavoy mentioned in a press release. “His in depth data throughout the distinctive world of scouting, recruitment, and participant acquisition will likely be a serious asset to our membership.
“Jack has vast experience within MLS, and a thorough understanding of the complexities in building a roster in this league. As we continue to evolve as a club, he will play a key role in helping the various levels throughout the club become more aligned in our approach. With his background and skill set, Jack is ready to embrace the role of technical director, and we couldn’t be more excited for him to get started with all of us here in Portland.”
Dodd leaves with Toronto FC’s blessing.
“We’re happy to see him recognized for his accomplishments,” mentioned Toronto president Bill Manning.
“I know Ned Grabavoy is a good man. (He) played at RSL (Real Salt Lake) when I was there (as president) and Portland historically has been a top club so Jack should be in good hands.”
Grabavoy, a former MLS and Timbers participant, joined Portland in November 2016 because the membership’s director of scouting and recruitment. He served because the Timbers technical director from 2019 to 2022, changing into GM in January.
Former GM Gavin Wilkinson was fired in October 2022 within the wake of a yearlong investigation into alleged misconduct and abuses throughout the National Women’s Soccer League. The Portland Thorns and Timbers share the identical possession.
Dodd and Jason Hernandez, a former TFC participant who’s assistant GM of participant personnel, engagement and technique, served below head coach Bob Bradley, who in his twin position as Toronto’s sporting director is accountable for all participant personnel choices.
Before becoming a member of TFC, Dodd spent six years as a business improvement supervisor at Scout7, the place he created and developed a participant and membership information administration and recruitment system. During that point, the native of Derby. England, additionally served as a technical scout for Crystal Palace for a season (2013-2014) and an academy scout for Liverpool (2008-13).
Dodd, who earned a sports activities administration diploma at England’s Coventry University, served as chief scout at TFC earlier than being promoted to assistant GM in 2021.
“I am excited to be joining the Portland Timbers and would like to thank Ned and the rest of the organization for putting their trust in me,” mentioned Dodd. “Every aspect of the club that I have experienced so far have left a positive impression upon me. I am fully committed to embracing this new challenge and giving everything that I can to help the Portland Timbers and this passionate fan base be successful.”
