Portland Timbers players come from a variety of countries and various parts of the United States. Different languages, different cultures. Timbers Roots takes a look at some of the origins of Portland players to learn more about where they came from before they were part of The Rose City.
This latest edition: Jeremy Ebobisse. A recent transplant to the Pacific Northwest, Ebobisse was drafted fourth overall in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft after playing at Duke University for two seasons. This week, the Parisian-born forward tells us about his upbringing and some of his favorite things from home.
What is the name of the first team you ever played on?
YMCA Blue Dragons
What position did you play?
Forward
What is the name of your hometown?
Bethesda, Maryland
Name one unique fact about where you came from.
I was born in Paris to Cameroonian and Malagasy parents
Who was your favorite sports hero growing up?
Zidane
(Reuters)
Who inspires you?
My brother Patrick
What’s your favorite thing to do at home?
Golf and explore the food scene
What is your favorite home-cooked meal?
Ndolē: a Cameroonian dish adapted using spinach leaves, rice, special peanut-based sauce and any meat
(Wikipedia)
If you could keep only three possessions, what would they be?
A journal to document adventures, a camera—pictures speak loudly, and a soccer ball—self-explanatory
