PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers have acquired winger/forward Darren Mattocks from Vancouver Whitecaps FC in exchange for Targeted Allocation Money in 2016, and General Allocation Money and an international roster slot in 2017, it was announced today.
“Darren is a versatile attacking player that brings additional MLS and international experience to the club, and we are excited to welcome him to the team,” said Gavin Wilkinson, GM/president of soccer for the Timbers.
Mattocks, 25, made 93 career appearances (52 starts) over four-plus seasons with Vancouver, scoring 19 goals and tallying six assists after being drafted by Whitecaps FC as the second-overall pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft out of the University of Akron.