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Portland Timbers defender Gbenga Arokoyo to undergo surgery for Achilles tendon injury

Gbenga Arokoyo, Timbers training, 1.29.17

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.

Pride Night | July 25

Pride Night | July 25

Pride Night returns to Providence Park on July 25! This package's limited-edition scarf is designed by Portland-based queer, transmasc, Vietnamese-American graphic designer El Tran and is focused on ways visual art can fuel positive social and political transformation.

Leagues Cup 2026 comes to Portland

Leagues Cup 2026 comes to Portland

Liga MX giants Club Puebla, Club América and Club Tijuana come to Providence Park in August!