The Portland Timbers 2023 roster is shaping up to look very similar to their 2022 roster. With a very few new difference makers coming in, Portland’s success this year may come down to the development of their young players.
In particular, it may come down to the success of their U-22 Initiative players. Let’s run through each one, identify their trajectory and set the stage for what their development could mean for Portland’s prospects in 2023.
Santiago Moreno: The star in waiting
The oldest of Portland’s U-22 Initiative players is the one who is the most ready to take on a starring role.