SuperDraft | Quick facts on first round draft selection Nick Besler

Brian Costello

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - In today's 2015 MLS SuperDraft, the Portland Timbers used their 5th overall pick in the first round to take midfielder Nick Besler out of the University of Notre Dame. Here's a quick look at the newest member of the Portland Timbers:

Younger brother to Sporting KC and USMNT defender
Matt Besler

#USMNT defender @MattBesler watches as his brother @BickisBack is drafted by @TimbersFC. #brotherlylove #SuperDraft pic.twitter.com/nfOcnsndpE
— U.S. Soccer MNT (@USMNT) January 15, 2015

2014 NSCAA All-America Second Team

2014 Fighting Irish Team Captain

A few pictures of Nick Besler after being drafted by the @TimbersFC! pic.twitter.com/qHsACHK0Ms
— ND Men's Soccer (@NDMenSoccer) January 15, 2015

Helped lead Notre Dame to the 2013 NCAA College Cup Championship. Chicago Fire’s Harry Shipp was a teammate on that squad.

2013: NCAA All-Tournament Team

How do you feel, Nick Besler?! https://t.co/JnbUf3J6lM
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) January 15, 2015

2013, 2014: All-ACC First Team
At Blue Valley West High School in Stilwell, KS, Besler registered a school-record 47 career goals in addition to posting 24 assists

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