Though perhaps not quite as popular as the addictive FIFA 13--at least not in the US--Sega's Football Manager has it's very dedicated followers. A complete front office simulation game, Football Manager lets the user be the coach, technical director, and everything in-between to control all aspects of your favorite side.
For one such VERY dedicated and talented player of the game, he received the ultimate opportunity. FC Baku in the Azerbaijani Premier League turned over their head coaching duties to 21-year old Vugar Guloglan oglu Huseynzade, a young man with no head coaching experience other than what he has learned while playing Football Manager.
Incredibly, the new manager beat out established coaches like 1991 European Footballer of the Year and Olympique Marseille legend Jean-Pierre Papin. Read more here.
International
Video game expert hired as head coach of FC Baku
Goose Hollow Night | Sept. 5 vs. Minnesota
First 10,000 fans to Providence Park receive a Civic the Goose Keychain Plushie! Plus, receive 15% off concessions across the stadium!
Enjoy this limited time offer
Place your Annual Membership deposit by Tuesday, Sept. 8, and receive two Bank of America Signature Club on Tanner Ridge tickets for an upcoming 2026 regular-season home match.
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2:59"When you play at home...it's very important to start fast" | Eric Miller
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"A lot of things I'm learning every day" | Martà Cifuentes his work with the team
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Goose Hollow FC Collection | Born in the Hollow. Raised beneath the Arches.
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Plan Ahead | Major I-5 southbound closure near Rose Quarter begins Sept. 11
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"It was two different games in each half" | Jose Caicedo discusses loss to Austin
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"Certainly disappointed" | Martà Cifuentes discusses match with Austin
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HIGHLIGHTS | Portland Timbers vs. Austin FC | Aug. 29, 2026
