Vanja Černivec and Jeff Agoos: Inside the Front Office with General Managers from Portland Fire and Portland Thorns

What happens when two former players step into the front office to shape the next era of women’s sports in Portland?

In this conversation, host Karina LeBlanc sits down with Vanja Černivec, General Manager of the Portland Fire and Jeff Agoos, General Manager of the Portland Thorns, to talk about building trust, leading through change, and creating a culture where athletes and staff can thrive.

Together they reflect on lessons from their playing days and share how collaboration between the Thorns and Fire is helping define a new model for leadership in women’s sports.

Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.