PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers today announced the transfer of midfielder George Fochive to Danish Superliga side Viborg FF.
“This is a position where we currently have very good depth and we took into consideration that George wanted to explore this opportunity,” said Gavin Wilkinson, general manager of the Timbers. “With these factors taken into account, we have agreed to the transfer of George and wish him all the best.”
Fochive, 23, played in 11 MLS regular-season games in 2015, making eight starts in his second season with the Timbers. He made his MLS regular-season debut against Real Salt Lake on March 7, starting and logging 86 minutes in the club’s season opener.