Portland traded MVP finalist Evander to Cincinnati for $12M amid player’s claims of disrespect, immediately announcing Portuguese midfielder Da Costa as replacement.
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Timbers completed a dramatic roster overhaul earlier this week, trading star midfielder Evander da Silva Ferreira — better known as Evander — to FC Cincinnati for $12 million, while simultaneously announcing Portuguese midfielder David Da Costa as his replacement on Monday.
The dual transactions came amid controversy, as Evander suggested in an Instagram post that he was forced out against his wishes.
“This is not how I imagined saying goodbye,” Evander wrote. “I wanted my story with
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