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Former Portland Timbers player Diego Valeri, now a Spanish-language analyst for MLS Season Pass, shares his insights on Pedro de la Vega, a new signing for the Seattle Sounders and Valeri's former teammate at Lanús. Valeri is optimistic about de la Vega's adaptation to MLS and discusses this, along with his experiences at a UW-Oregon football game, in a recent podcast episode available to subscribers.
The Portland Timbers defeated the Columbus Crew 3-2 in a rollercoaster match, earning their first win since June 11. The victory came on a night when Diego Valeri was honored as he entered the club's ring of honor. Valeri, who teared up during pregame and delivered an emotional halftime speech, sprinted into the Timbers Army to embrace fans after the match. Dairon Asprilla scored a brace for Portland, while Lucas Zelarayán netted both goals for Columbus. Sebastián Blanco secured the win for the Timbers with a point-blank strike in the 80th minute.
Diego Valeri, the legendary midfielder for the Portland Timbers, has signed a one-day contract with the club to retire as a Timber. Valeri, the most decorated player in team history, will enter the Timbers' ring of honor and be the first person from the MLS era to receive this recognition. After spending nine seasons with the Timbers, winning the MLS Cup in 2015 and earning MVP honors in 2017, Valeri transferred to Lanús in Argentina to conclude his playing career. A testimonial match between Portland and Lanús is planned for January 2024, where Valeri will play for both teams.