Izoita joins Portland’s roster for tonight’s match against Austin FC
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers have signed Timbers2 midfielder Eric Izoita to a short-term agreement ahead of tonight’s match against Austin FC, the club announced today. Kickoff for the match at Providence Park is set for 7:30pm PT (TICKETS) on Apple TV in English and Spanish with local radio broadcasts on 105.1 FM/1080 AM The Fan (English) and La GranD 93.5 FM/1150AM (Spanish).
Izoita, 18, made his MLS debut on March 7, 2026, after receiving his first short-term call-up to the first team. He scored his first professional goal in the match, becoming the youngest goal scorer in club history. The Vancouver, Washington, native became the 13th player to score in their debut for Portland and the first Timbers Academy player to score in their MLS debut.
The midfielder has appeared in 23 matches (22 starts) for Timbers2 in his second MLS NEXT Pro season, notching six goals and three assists in 2026. He made his T2 debut on March 15, 2025, earning a start against Real Monarchs and went on to record two assists in 21 appearances (14 starts) in 2025.
