Timbers great and Ring of Honor member Diego Valeri will be inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 29 during Sport Oregon's Night of Champions event.
Portland Timbers Ring of Honor member Diego Valeri will be forever etched in Oregon sports history when he is inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame later this month.
His selection comes a little over a year after becoming the first MLS-era player to be inducted into the Timbers Ring of Honor. He will join club great and Ring of Honor Member Clive Charles and the 1975 Timbers team in the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame.
The induction ceremony will take place Tuesday, Oct. 29, during Sport Oregon's Night of Champions event. Valeri's legacy as a key figure in MLS and club history as well as his impact in the community has cemented his place in Oregon sports history.
During his career with the Timbers, Valeri recorded 172 goal contributions (96g, 76a) in 301 games across all competitions. He earned 2013 MLS Newcomer of the Year, 2015 MLS Cup MVP, 2017 MLS MVP, was a two-time MLS Best XI selection (2013 & 2014), a four-time MLS All-Star (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018) and was named one of MLS’s 25 Greatest Players. Also, he helped Portland win the Western Conference Final in 2015, 2018, and 2021, MLS Cup in 2015 and the MLS is Back Tournament in 2020.
Sport Oregon Night of Champions Awards Ceremony
Sport Oregon’s Night of Champions Awards Ceremony will be held at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton, Ore.; it is a ticketed event. Those wishing to attend should purchase tickets through Sport Oregon.
Oregon Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Valeri joins an incredible Hall of Fame class, including Megan Rapinoe, Pat Casey, Rick Abrahamson, and the 1984 and 1985 Portland State volleyball teams.
