Retired Portland Timbers defender Nat Borchers proud to end playing career in the Rose City

Retired Portland Timbers defender Nat Borchers proud to end playing career in the Rose City

PORTLAND, Ore. – Three-hundred forty games in MLS—sixth most in league history. Two MLS Cups—including helping Portland to their first ever in 2015. An MLS Best XI selection in 2010. A plethora of soccer memories. And yes, that iconic beard. Nat Borchers made quite a career for himself across a 14-year
Photos | A look back at defender Nat Borchers' career with the Portland Timbers

Photos | A look back at defender Nat Borchers' career with the Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers defender Nat Borchers announces retirement

Portland Timbers defender Nat Borchers announces retirement
Portland Timbers defender Nat Borchers to undergo surgery for Achilles tendon injury

Portland Timbers defender Nat Borchers to undergo surgery for Achilles tendon injury
Bilingual Reporter Program: Interview with Nat Borchers / Reportero Bilingüe: Entrevista con Nat Borchers

Bilingual Reporter Program: Interview with Nat Borchers / Reportero Bilingüe: Entrevista con Nat Borchers
VOTE | Nat Borchers nominated for MLS Goal of the Week (Wk 10)

VOTE | Nat Borchers nominated for MLS Goal of the Week (Wk 10)
VOTE | Nat Borchers nominated for MLS Goal of the Week (Wk 10)

VOTE | Nat Borchers nominated for MLS Goal of the Week (Wk 10)
Know Your Portland Timbers: The 2016 Defenders

Know Your Portland Timbers: The 2016 Defenders
Timbers in Tucson | Van One, music choices and backseat drivers: How a unique van culture helps build team chemistry in Arizona

Timbers in Tucson | Van One, music choices and backseat drivers: How a unique van culture helps build team chemistry in Arizona
Back to preseason work, Portland Timbers players talk about what they did in their offseason

Back to preseason work, Portland Timbers players talk about what they did in their offseason
After happy and short offseason, Portland Timbers ready to begin 2016 anew: "It's good to be back"

After happy and short offseason, Portland Timbers ready to begin 2016 anew: "It's good to be back"
A look back at the 2015 Portland Timbers season | Nat Borchers grabs the game-winner vs. RSL

A look back at the 2015 Portland Timbers season | Nat Borchers grabs the game-winner vs. RSL
Portland Timbers rely on experience, leadership of Liam Ridgewell, Nat Borchers in central defense

Portland Timbers rely on experience, leadership of Liam Ridgewell, Nat Borchers in central defense
Audi 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs Spotlight: The playoff origin and importance of Nat Borchers' iconic beard

Audi 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs Spotlight: The playoff origin and importance of Nat Borchers' iconic beard