PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers announced today that defender Nat Borchers will undergo surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon. The procedure will be scheduled following further evaluation.
Borchers, who sustained the injury late in the first half of Saturday’s game against the LA Galaxy at Providence Park, will miss the remainder of the 2016 season. Borchers will conduct rehabilitation at the Providence Sports Care Center at Providence Park and with Timbers medical personnel.
Press Release
Portland Timbers defender Nat Borchers to undergo surgery for Achilles tendon injury
Flex Plans | Create your plan and save
Mix and match as you pick a plan that works best for you. Choose between three-, five- or seven-game options, all of which also include a credit to PTFC Authentics.
-
Portland Timbers host We Believe in Portland event powered by Adopt One Block at Providence Park April 17
-
Finn Surman discusses the team and about the upcoming World Cup | Timbers Fan Podcast
-
Timbers fundraise for Oregon Humane ahead of April 11 LAFC match with special edition hat promotion
-
1:16
The Matchup | Jake Zivin with what to watch for in PORvLAFC
-
6:53
Phil Neville stresses process, belief and optimism at training
-
Night in Pictures | A clash in Vancouver
-
0:33
WATCH | Diego Chara breaks the MLS record for all-time most yellow cards in league history
