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Sueño MLS unearths gems in Portland as Timbers host city's first tryouts

PORTLAND, Ore. – They competed against some of the best and brightest in the Portland area. Now, six are off to Los Angeles to prove they are North American soccer’s next big thing.

Sueño MLS wrapped up its first-ever tryouts in Portland on Sunday, selecting one goalkeeper and five field players to move to the final round in Southern California.

Scouting the players were members of the Timbers organization, including youth technical director Larry Sunderland and Ryan Miller, Timbers Academy coach. Timbers winger Dairon Asprilla was on hand to offer words of encouragement to the young players.