Winless in seven: Former Leicester City boss struggling for form in first job since 2025/26 sacking

Former Leicester City manager Marti Cifuentes is struggling for form at Portland Timbers after entering a seven-game winless streak. Cifuentes took over the MLS side in July following his departure from the King Power Stadium in January 2026, succeeding Phil Neville after an interim spell by Jack Cassidy. Despite a bright start featuring four wins from his first seven matches, the Timbers have suffered four defeats during their recent seven-game slump.

The downturn leaves Portland sitting 11th in the MLS Western Conference, five points away from the playoff spots with only four regular season fixtures remaining. James Ray of The72 notes that Leicester City suffered relegation to League One under Gary Rowett after dismissing Cifuentes, arguing the decision aged poorly while highlighting the manager's current uphill battle in MLS.