FW Brian Fernandez Gets Deal With Portland Timbers.

2019-05-16T04:44:00.000-06:00

The Portland Timbers have reportedly completed a club-record signing, with The Athletics Sam Stejskal reporting that the team has closed a deal for long-rumored target Brian Fernandez, who will sign as a Designated Player from Liga MX outfit Necaxa ahead of the close of the Primary Transfer Window on May 7.

Prior to his time with Necaxa, Fernandez spent time in Argentina, Chile, and France.

Chris Durkin To Join U-20 World Cup Roster.

2019-05-16T04:41:00.000-06:00

D.C. United midfielder Chris Durkin spent the last two seasons working toward the U-20 World Cup. Durkin will not join the team until after United's midweek game against Toronto FC on Wednesday, May 15.

Now in his fourth season with United, Durkin has 20 starts in 30 games played.

While there was some controversy earlier this season about which teams would allow their MLS players to leave for the tournament, United has given nothing but support to Durkin as he focuses on his club and national team aspirations.

After competing for the U.S. in the U-17 World Cup in 2017, Durkin periodically joins the U-20 squad.

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FW Brian Fernandez Gets Deal With Portland Timbers.

Chris Durkin To Join U-20 World Cup Roster.