When it comes to Major League Soccer, there’s plenty that one can accomplish. In reality, however, there are only a select few who are good enough to peak in those accomplishments. There are plenty of individual accolades, such as the Golden Boot and MVP, that celebrate the class of the singular player. There are plenty of team achievements, such as winning the Supporter’s Shield or the MLS Cup. But in the end, there are only so many players capable of doing these things.
Diego Valeri is one of those people. Since joining the Portland Timbers in 2013, the Argentine midfielder has pretty much earned almost all the recognition one could ask for in a career: He’s an MVP winner, an MLS Cup champion, and an icon in Portland.