Alex Dodgshon | Assistant Coach
Prior to coming to Portland in 2026, Alex Dodgshon served as an assistant on Toronto FC’s technical staff from 2023 to 2025, where he focused on scouting and analytics. Before his time with TFC, Dodgshon spent over two years with Canada Soccer as the lead analyst for the Canadian Men’s National Team. During this period, he supported the team through multiple Concacaf Gold Cups (2021, 2023), the 2022-23 Concacaf Nations League, and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Dodgshon began his coaching career as head coach for the Fredericton District Soccer Association U-15 and U-17 Boys programs (2018-20), where he focused on youth development and long-term player growth. A native of Liverpool, England, Dodgshon holds a Master of Sport Science from the University of New Brunswick (Canada) and a Master of Chemistry from the University of St. Andrews (Scotland).