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MLS announced that Portland Timbers forward Brian Fernandez has voluntarily entered the league’s Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health (“SABH”) Program.
Fernandez will be unavailable for team activities until he has undergone an assessment and is cleared for participation by the SABH Program doctors.
“Our number one priority is Brian’s emotional and physical well-being,” the Timbers said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with him.”
Fernandez, 25, was acquired by the Timbers from Liga MX side Necaxa…
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It was quite the week for most of the top five teams in the Power Rankings, with three sides going down in defeat, but losing very little ground.
Of note were the big climbs from the New York Red Bulls and Portland Timbers. Just when everyone is…
It was quite the week for most of the top-five teams in the Power Rankings, with three sides going down in defeat, but losing very little ground.
Of note, outside the LAFC bandwagon rolling on, were the big climbs from the New York Red Bulls and…
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Sebastian Blanco and Diego Valeri both scored for the Portland Timbers as they beat Real Salt Lake 2-1 for their third win in a row.
Major League Soccer: Sebastian Blanco (34′) Real Salt Lake 0-1 Portland Timbers
The Portland Timbers have completed the transfer of forward Brian Fernandez from Necaxa, multiple sources have confirmed to ESPN FC.
While multiple outlets reported in recent weeks have reported that the terms of the deal had been finalized, the Athletic was first to report that the transfer is complete, with Fernandez securing his work visa in the last few days.
The sources didn’t divulge the precise fee, but they did reveal that it dwarfs the previous club record of close to $5 million the Timbers…
Sebastian Blanco and Diego Valeri both scored for the Portland Timbers as they beat Real Salt Lake 2-1 for their third win in a row.
Major League Soccer: Sebastian Blanco (34′) Real Salt Lake 0-1 Portland Timbers
The Portland Timbers have acquired forward Brian Fernandez from Necaxa, the clubs announced on Monday.
ESPN FC sources didn’t divulge the precise fee, but they did reveal that it dwarfs the previous club record of close to $5 million the Timbers paid for Lucas Melano back in 2017, though it’s not as high as the $12 million previously reported.
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“We are delighted to sign a player of Brian Fernandez’ caliber, at a stage in his career…