Portland Timbers to Host Tryouts this Weekend for Sueño MLS 2016
Published on April 15, 2016 under Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
PORTLAND - The dream continues this weekend for more than 400 aspiring young soccer players as Sueño MLS 2016 - Presented by Allstate Insurance Company, the nationally-televised player search, moves to Oregon with tryouts on April 16 at Lents Park Sports Center and at Providence Park on April 17 in Portland, Ore., hosted by the Portland Timbers.
Friends and family of participating players, as well as the general public, are invited to watch the tryouts and enjoy the interactive fan zone presented by the event partners. Portland Timbers defender Alvas Powell, as well as Univision Deportes personality Aly Villegas are scheduled to make special appearances.
In addition, Sueño MLS will host a free public goalkeeping clinic on Saturday, April 16, between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. PT.
WHO: - More than 400 aspiring young soccer players
- Portland Timbers Scouts
- Timbers 2 midfielders Irving Garcia & Steve Palacios (Saturday, April 16 from 12:45p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
- Portland Timbers defender Alvas Powell (Sunday, April 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. PT)
- Univision Deportes' Republica Deportiva personality Aly Villegas
WHAT: Portland Timbers Tryouts for Sueño MLS 2016 - Presented by Allstate Insurance Company
WHERE: Lents Park (Saturday Only)
9000 SE Holgate Blvd., Portland, OR 97266
Providence Park (Sunday Only)
1844 SW Morrison St., Portland, OR 97266
WHEN: Saturday, April 16 from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. PT
Sunday, April 17 from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 12 p.m. PT
WHY: To find the top six undiscovered young soccer players who will represent the Portland Timbers at the Sueño MLS 2016 - Presented by Allstate Insurance Company National Final, to be held in Carson, Calif., May 4- May 7, 2016.
To view the kick off press release, which includes player eligibility, timeline and past winners, visit www.SuenoMLS.com.
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