Timbers Defender Gbenga Arokoyo to Undergo Surgery for Achilles
January 31, 2017 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Portland Timbers News Release
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers announced today that defender Gbenga Arokoyo will undergo surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon. The procedure will be scheduled following further evaluation.
Arokoyo, who sustained the injury during preseason camp in Tucson, Ariz., will miss the 2017 MLS season. Arokoyo will conduct rehabilitation with Timbers medical personnel at the Providence Sports Care Center at Providence Park.
• Discuss this story on the Major League Soccer message board...
Major League Soccer Stories from January 31, 2017
- Game Recap: Revs Open Preseason with 1-1 Draw Against - New England Revolution
- Wright Makes Strong First Impression: - New England Revolution
- 12 Groups Submit MLS Expansion Applications - MLS
- Real Salt Lake Downs the Red Bulls 1-0 - Real Salt Lake
- MATCH RECAP: Earthquakes Defeat Sporting Kansas City 1-0 In - San Jose Earthquakes
- NEWS: JT Marcinkowski Named to U-20 MNT 24-Player Camp Roster - San Jose Earthquakes
- Preseason Notebook: Delamea "Excelllent" - New England Revolution
- Timbers Face Nk Istra 1961 in Second Preseason Match - Portland Timbers
- Oniel Fisher Named to Jamaican National Team for International - Seattle Sounders FC
- Coy Craft Called into U.S. Under-20 National Team Camp Ahead Of - FC Dallas
- Cathro, Huitema on Canada Women's National Team Roster - Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- New York City FC Announces Updated Schedule for the 2017 MLS Regular - New York City FC
- USL Announces 2017 Sounders FC 2 Schedule - Seattle Sounders FC
- Chicago's Soldier Field to Host - Chicago Fire FC
- Soldier Field in Chicago to Host 2017 MLS All-Star Game Presented by Target - MLS
- Paunovic to Coach 2017 Target MLS All-Star Game - Chicago Fire FC
- Whitecaps FC 2 Announce 2017 USL Schedule - Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- U.S. U-20 National Team Invites Real Salt Lake Trio to CONCACAF Championship Prep Camp - Real Salt Lake
- Toronto FC Sign French- Dr Congolese Defender Chris Mavinga - Toronto FC
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC Mourn the Loss of Former - Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- New York Red Bulls Sign Center Back Hassan Ndam - New York Red Bulls
- Timbers Defender Gbenga Arokoyo to Undergo Surgery for Achilles - Portland Timbers
- Philadelphia Union Sign Midfielder Haris Medunjanin - Philadelphia Union
- Finally Back to Full Health, Manneh Ready to Shine - Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Real Salt Lake MF Omar Holness Called into Jamaica for Friendlies - Real Salt Lake
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Portland Timbers Stories
- Timbers Receive $200,000 in General Allocation Money from Inter Miami CF
- Timbers Sign Forward Kevin Kelsy
- Timbers Announce 2025 Preseason Training Camp Roster
- Timbers Acquire Midfielder Joao Ortiz
- Timbers Acquire $100,000 in General Allocation Money from Charlotte FC in Exchange for Midfielder Eryk Williamson
