Brazilian Fernando Pessoa on guiding Portland Timbers' youth: be positive, have patience, respect differences

Fernando Pessoa, who grew up in the Olaria neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, recently coached the U-15 Portland Timbers academy to victory at the 2022 Generation Adidas Cup. The championship came as a surprise to many in the MLS academy scene for the mid-standings Timbers struggled to notch results against their league opponents in the regular season.