Earlier this week, the Portland Timbers provided most fans with a sigh of relief. Monday, the club announced they had loaned Lucas Melano to Club Atletico Belgrano with an option to buy. Although nothing is set in stone as of yet, in terms of purchase rights, it seems that the young Argentine’s time in Portland is over.
Melano came to the Timbers with high hopes, but the young, prominent, and pacey winger seemed to be out of place throughout his time with the club. The South American did show promise and skill in the 2015 MLS Playoffs against FC Dallas and in the 2016 Cascadian Clashes against rivals Seattle Sounders.