On December 5th, 2022, the Portland Timbers signed attacking midfielder Evander to a four-year contract. This acquisition came at a notable expense: The club paid Danish side FC Midtjylland $10 million for the Designated Player’s services.
$10 million is a high price to pay.
For that investment, you expect sensational performances, but Evander didn’t quite reach those standards in his first season.
Sure, he scored nine goals and recorded five assists in 2023, but the Timbers still collapsed on Decision Day and missed the playoffs. Also, those are good numbers, but they are not worthy of recognition. The Timbers Army has been anticipating that the 25-year-old can find another
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