Former U.S. team defender and Hall of Famer Jeff Agoos was named the new president of soccer operations and general manager for the Portland Thorns on Tuesday.

A legend as a player and then a longtime executive at Major League Soccer, Agoos will replace Karina LeBlanc ... As a player, Agoos won five MLS titles with D.C. United and the San Jose ...

Agoos, who also had a lengthy Major League Soccer career, replaces Karina LeBlanc, who has moved on to an executive ... career with 134 appearances and four goals. Agoos won three MLS championships ...

Agoos, who also had a lengthy Major League Soccer career, replaces Karina LeBlanc, who has moved on ... Agoos won three MLS championships with D.C. United and two more with the San Jose Earthquakes.

Agoos replaces Karina LeBlanc, who has moved on to an executive ... Red Bulls from 2007-11 before working in several roles for MLS, most recently as senior vice president of competition ...