phil neville has been appointed the new portland timbers manager ahead of their upcoming season on ae former england and manchester united defender�*s new role comes after he was sacked by another mls�*s side, inter miami injune and thanked the club's hierarchy for their support. it's probably one of my proudest days in football to be named head coach of this great organisation. i was fortunate enough in the last couple of months to have many opportunities, many coaching opportunities to take. and from the minute i met ned and merritt and saw the city, saw the club, in my life i've always followed my gut, and my gut said straightaway that i had to i had to follow this dream of becoming the portland timbers head coach. slovenia cruised past australia two one at the billiejean king cup in seville on tuesday. kaia started things off well with the straight sets 6461 victory over ajla tomljanovic tamara sets 64—61 victory over ajla tomljanovic tamara zidansek continued the strong start as she defeated daria saville 6164. australia's only win came in the doubles match as kimberly birrell a