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**Timbers have their man: Martí Cifuentes is officially Portland's new head coach.** - **Portland Timbers** named Martí Cifuentes head coach, confirmed across multiple outlets including the club itself - **Cifuentes** comes in with the backing of the front office and says he's "thrilled" to take over at Providence Park - **Timbers** face an immediate test — Wednesday's home match at Providence Park comes with a heat advisory in effect - **Portland fans** will get their first look at the Cifuentes era under what could be brutal conditions Wednesday **What to watch:** How Cifuentes sets up his first starting XI and whether the Timbers come out with a new identity on the pitch Wednesday. The lineup's set. Drop in.