Sawyer Jura called up to U.S. U-20 Men's National Team for March training camp

Jura to join U.S. U-20 MNT for friendlies against Argentina and Club Atletico Independiente reserves

PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Timbers defender Sawyer Jura has been called into the U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team for the squad’s March training camp in Buenos Aires, Argentina, U.S. Soccer announced today.

Jura, 20, will join the U-20 MNT training camp where they will play two friendly matches. The U.S. side will face Argentina on March 27 at the Predio Deportivo Lionel Andrés Messi in Buenos Aires before taking on Club Atletico Independiente reserves on March 31 at the Villa Dominico Independiente Training Complex.

A native of Bend, Oregon, Jura has made nine appearances at the U.S. Youth National Team level for the U-17s. The left-back defender has logged four matches played across all competitions for the Timbers, most recently appearing in the club’s U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 victory over Tacoma Defiance on May 6, 2025. He made his MLS and first-team debut coming on as a second half substitute against FC Dallas on July 4, 2024. At the MLS NEXT Pro level, Jura has tallied 52 appearances (41 starts) for T2, recording two goals and four assists.