Portland Timbers general manager Gavin Wilkinson said coach Caleb Porter's long-term contract extension, announced on Wednesday, brings continuity to the team and rewards a coach who has achieved a lot -- including an MLS Cup Championship -- in his short tenure.

"We brought Caleb in three years ago and we had an ambition," Wilkinson said at Timbers training. "We had goals in mind and we've achieved one of those very very quickly."

He means the league title, which seemed improbable last October. But Porter and the Timbers launched a storied run to the championship match, when they beat the Columbus Crew 2-1 in dramatic fashion.

Details of the deal were not disclosed. But Wilkinson was quick to say that he doesn't expect Porter get complacent.

"I know he's not going to relax. He's going to be fully committed he wants to be successful. And we do believe he's one of the best MLS coaches," Wilkinson said. "And for us, we have more goals in mind."

-- Molly Blue