The Portland Timbers announced today that they’re getting into the esports world by announcing the signing of Edgar Guerrero (gamertag: x_thiago_silva_o), their first digital competitor. He was selected out of pool of 100 potential candidates.
Here’s what SVP of business operations and marketing Cory Dolich had to say about the signing.
“We’re very bullish on eMLS and the growing impact of esports for our club and industry,” said Cory Dolich, Timbers senior vice president of business operations and marketing. “As part of that, we’re excited to sign Edgar and have him represent the club.