wThe Portland Timbers had a busy offseason, changing up almost half of their roster from the end of 2016 and making some significant changes along the way. Those changes are not quite done yet — the Timbers are still looking for their last-second replacement for Gbenga Arokoyo after he suffered a ruptured achilles tendon in preseason — but there are still plenty of new players in town to be excited about.
So, as we head into the team’s season opener tonight, which of the Timbers’ new arrivals has you most excited?
The Timbers’ new No. 6 has been the shield in front of the Timbers’ back line and the centerpiece of their move toward a possession-based style of play.