TUCSON, Ariz. – Entering his sixth season with the Portland Timbers, goalkeeper Jake Gleeson enjoyed a short offseason following the team’s MLS Cup run, but he didn’t stay quiet for long.
After spending much of December exploring Crater Lake, Bend and the Oregon Coast, Timbers goalkeeping coach Adin Brown and the staff presented Gleeson with a chance to train with Aalesunds FK of the Norwegian Tippeligaen to keep sharp and develop over the break.
“Obviously, I jumped at the opportunity to go over there and I was really happy with the decision,” said Gleeson.