Portland Timbers Communications Twitter Facebook copy-url PORTLAND, Ore.-- The Portland Timbers have actually obtained Honduran midfielder Bryan Acosta from the Colorado Rapids for $150, 000 in 2023 General Allocation Cash (GAM) and $175, 000 in conditional 2024 GAM if specific efficiency metrics and also roster-based standards are satisfied, it was introduced today. Acosta will certainly be under agreement with the club through 2023 with a club option in 2024 as well as will be eligible for matchday roster selection with the Timbers for their following league suit. "We are delighted to invite Bryan to the Portland Timbers" stated Ned Grabavoy, Timbers General Supervisor. "Bryan brings a riches of experience to our club, as well as he offers us an additional strong alternative in a much-needed placement. He will play a vital function with us as we strengthen the group in our pursuit to choose up needed results and complete the season solid." Acosta, 29, has spent the last 5 periods playing in MLS (FC Dallas, Colorado Rapids). He tape-recorded 2 goals and five aids in 60 regular-season appearances (49 begins) through 3 periods with FC Dallas (2019-2021), after signing as a Designated Gamer with the club in 2019. The midfielder signed up with Colorado in 2022 and also has considering that tallied 4 assists in 40 regular-season appearances (35 starts) for the Rapids. Globally, Acosta has made 62 looks for the Honduras Men's National Team. Most recently, he made all three appearances in the group phase of the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup versus Mexico (June 25), Qatar (June 29) and also Haiti (July 2). Acosta has actually included in 13 FIFA Globe Cup certifying matches, 15 Concacaf Gold Mug as well as Nations Organization matches, as well as Copa Centroamericana. He obtained his very first senior phone on February 26, 2014, and went on to make his launching on March 6, 2014. Additionally, Acosta bet Honduras' U-20 and U-23 groups, including in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, captaining the team via all six matches played, including the bronze medal suit against Nigeria. "I'm excited to welcome Bryan right into our group. His experience and competition will make us a far better group, as well as provide us with even more deepness in our midfield, " claimed Timbers head instructor Giovanni Savarese. The La Ceiba, Honduras indigenous started his expert job in 2013 with Honduras' top-tier side Actual C.D. Espaa, making his debut at the age 18 on September 23, 2013 Ralph Priso-Mbongue T-Shirt, versus C.D.S. Vida. Acosta made 129 looks over four periods (2013-2017) with Real Espaa, tallying 19 objectives. Especially, he was a component of the winning 2013 Apertura team that got approved for the Concacaf Champions Organization (2014-15), making four appearances in four matches. The midfielder proceeded his occupation in Spain's second-tier department with Club Deportivo Tenerife, where he scored five objectives and also tallied six helps in 47 looks. Notably, Acosta featured in Copa del Rey matches with Tenerife in two periods (2017-18, 2018-19), racking up one goal in 4 suits in general. Transaction: Portland Timbers acquire midfielder Bryan Acosta via the 2023 season with a club option for 2024. Bryan AcostaFull name: Bryan Josue Acosta RamosPosition: ForwardHeight: 5-9Date of Birth: November 24, 1993Age: 29Birthplace: La Ceiba, HondurasCitizenship: HondurasLast Club: Colorado Rapids Portland Timbers Communications -