PORTLAND, Ore.— The Portland Timbers today announced they have acquired an international roster slot for the 2011 and 2012 seasons from the LA Galaxy in exchange for allocation money. Timbers general manager/technical director Gavin Wilkinson made the announcement.
“By acquiring this additional foreign spot, this allows us to invest in a young player who should prove to be a tremendous asset to the future of the organization,” said Wilkinson.
Portland receives one of the Galaxy’s eight international player slots for two seasons; the roster spot will revert back to the Galaxy after the 2012 season.
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Timbers Acquire International Roster Slot from Galaxy
Soccer Celebration | June 12-15 in Pioneer Courthouse Square
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.
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