The Portland Timbers have reportedly made a big trade, and it involves a fan-favorite.
Defender Bill Tuiloma is reportedly being traded to Charlotte FC, with Portland receiving $800,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) up front in return, along with an additional $100,000 if Tuiloma reaches certain incentives with Charlotte.
BREAKING: The Portland Timbers are trading defender Bill Tuiloma to Charlotte FC.
In exchange, Portland will receive $800,000 in GAM plus an additional $100,000 based on incentives. #RCTID https://t.co/sh07M5O708— Ryan Clarke (@RyanTClarke) February 16, 2023Tuiloma was first signed by the Timbers in 2017, and rose to become a regular starter in the centerback rotation starting in 2019.