Portland Timbers Forward Brian Fernandez Voluntarily Enters MLS SABH Program for Assessment

Published on October 7, 2019 under Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release

NEW YORK - Portland Timbers forward Brian Fernández has voluntarily entered MLS' Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health ("SABH") Program.

Fernandez will be unavailable for team activities until he has undergone an assessment and is cleared for participation by the SABH Program doctors.

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