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Rob Gale is Bringin' the Kenergy

Rob Gale is Bringin' the Kenergy

The Portland Thorns interim head coach is 5-0-0 since taking over. He has brought unmatched joy, fun, and Kenergy to the team. However, his journey is also one that inspires all of us.

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On Saturday the Portland Thorns won their Cascadia Clash and rivalry game against the Seattle Reign 4-0 to win five straight games for the first time in club history.

At the postgame presser, Rob Gale, opened up and shared a emotional anniversary with us.

“Today (Saturday) was an anniversary for me — a year ago. I showed this picture with the players, but this was me a year ago (pulls out a paper with photos of his surgeries). I just had my second surgery — been diagnosed with cancer. I’ve been with the club 4-5 weeks. Three surgeries in 20 days. The second was May 11th of last year.”

He was joined by Mike Smith at the presser, who is the director of scouting and recruiting & youth sporting director for the Portland Thorns.

“I owe this guy and his family everything,” Gale said of Smith.

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