The New England Revolution made a significant organizational change on September 15, parting ways with head coach Caleb Porter after two disappointing seasons at the helm. The decision came as the Revolution found themselves in 11th place in the Eastern Conference with an 8-14-8 record, mathematically eliminated from playoff contention with just four games remaining in the season.

Porter’s departure marked the end of a brief era that saw the Revolution tie a club record with 21 losses in 2024 and struggle to find consistency throughout his tenure, ultimately failing to reach the playoffs in both seasons under his leadership. Assistant coach Pablo Moreira was named interim head coach for the remainder of the season while sporting director Curt Onalfo expressed gratitude for Porter’s energy and dedication to the club.

The news prompted immediate reaction across the soccer world, including from former U.S. national team star and soccer analyst Alexi Lalas, who offered a balanced perspective on X. When asked by a fan, “Any thoughts about Caleb Porter leaving the Revs?” Lalas replied: “Completely justified. It went south and it wasn’t a good fit. Team wasn’t performing for him. Horrible home record. But Porter has won MLS Cups with 2/3 MLS teams he’s coached. He’ll still draw interest going forward.”

Lalas pointed out the Revolution’s terrible home record, which really underscored one of the biggest problems during Porter’s time in New England. In the 2025 season, the team ended up with just 3 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses at Gillette Stadium, which gave them only 12 points from 15 home matches. This was a big drop from past seasons and really added to the team’s overall challenges.

Under Porter’s leadership, the offensive production really took a hit. The Revolution managed to score only 39 goals in 30 games, while they let in 44, leading to a negative goal differential that showed just how inconsistent their performances were. However, what has he accomplished as a coach?

Caleb Porter’s MLS career

Caleb Porter is one of just three coaches in league history to win the MLS Cup with different teams. He took the Portland Timbers to their first championship in 2015 and then led the Columbus Crew to victory in 2020. He has an overall coaching record of 160 wins, 111 draws, and 144 losses over 415 games with Portland, Columbus, and New England, showing just how much experience he has at the top level of American soccer.

Before making waves in MLS, Porter really made a name for himself as a college coach at the University of Akron. He racked up an impressive 119-18-17 record and even snagged the NCAA national championship in 2010. Plus, he helped a bunch of players kickstart their professional careers. You know, the coaching carousel in professional soccer really opens up chances for redemption. Looking at Porter’s history with different teams, it seems like he might just get another shot, whether in the league or in another competitive setting.

New England is now looking for someone who can step up and turn things around for the team, making the most of the talent they have on board. As both sides move ahead, Porter’s exit from New England marks another twist in the ever-changing landscape of professional soccer coaching. It’s a reminder that past achievements don’t always ensure future success, but they do open the door for new chances to showcase one’s skills.