“There were moments where I felt a little sad and shy because I didn’t have the opportunities to break into the lineup."
Those are hardly the words one might expect coming from Mr. November.
But back in 2015, Portland Timbers midfielder Dairon Asprilla – in his first MLS Cup Playoff campaign with the team – was getting an opportunity to make an impression.
Though maybe not as famous as baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson's "Mr. October" moniker, for Timbers fans, Asprilla and his "Mr. November" tag is well known for having an uncanny knack for helping out in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.