The day came from a rumor turned reality in the Portland Timbers offseason. The departure of Alva’s Powell to Queen City and newcomer FC Cincinnati is official. The Portland Timbers will receive the sum of $250000 dollars in General Allocation Money plus a percentage of any transfer fees if the player goes out of MLS and is international transfer.
Since 2013 when the Jamaican international accumulated, 121 games played, 112 starts, and six goals scored accumulating a total of 9937 minutes. The man during his time with the Rose City squad he won the MLS Shield and two times the Western conference trophy in 2015, 2018, and one Cascadia Cup in 2017. Adding a total of 11 games played in the postseason and six starts in 2015 adding a total of 871 minutes, with a start in 2018 and a substitution.
A huge contributor in the backfield and displaying a dynamic game as a defender and big contributor to the Portland attack. This 2018 he scored two goals as well being a vital part of Giovanni Savarese game plan; unfortunately, he sustained some injuries missing a number of matches. In addition, the arrival of Jorge Villafaña playing on the left side and the move of Zarek Valentin to the right Alva’s losing his starting job.
For many of us attendees I recall the way Alvas Powell from being a young lad to his growth as a grand player. He was a huge contributor to the Portland Timbers success I his stint. One thing for sure he will be missed after displaying a one of a kind campaign.
For Alva’s Powell he will reunite with his former teammates in Fanendo Adi and Darren Mattocks. He will join the likes of Greg Garza, Kendall Waston in FCC efforts of building a top-notch defense. With Alva’s enjoying a lengthy international, stint with the Reggae Boys in his CV. The man has participated in 35 games with the U-17, U-21 and the senior team.
Thank you very much Alvas Powell for your amazing years and memories here with the Portland Timbers. Indeed, you are going to miss you but that is football.
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