PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers announced today that defender Gbenga Arokoyo will undergo surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon. The procedure will be scheduled following further evaluation.
Arokoyo, who sustained the injury during preseason camp in Tucson, Ariz., will miss the 2017 MLS season. Arokoyo will conduct rehabilitation with Timbers medical personnel at the Providence Sports Care Center at Providence Park.
The Timbers Soccer Celebration will be at Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square this June.! With supporting partners adidas and McDonald’s, the Soccer Celebration will feature interactive activities, local food carts, merchandise stands, fan giveaways as well as live viewings of select FIFA World Cup 26™ matches, all taking place in “Portland’s living room” from June 12-June 15. The events are free to attend for fans of all ages.
Get tickets to the July 22 match against FC Dallas, the Aug. 19 game against San Diego FC + get a Club & Country Scarf!
