Learn a bit more about new Portland Timbers defender/midfielder Lawrence Olum:
- Olum returns to Portland after starting his pro career with the Timbers in 2007. After making the team via and open tryout, he went on to make 44 appearances in two USL seasons with Portland.
- The defender has four caps with the Kenya National Team including playing in the 2012 CECAFA Cup.
- Olum played 112 minutes in the Sporting Kansas City’s 2013 MLS Cup victory over Real Salt Lake.
- Scored a goal at Providence Park for SKC in a 1-0 win over the Timbers on June 27, 2014.
- Spent a season in 2015 playing for Kedah FA in the Malaysia Premier League.
- Along with his 2013 MLS Cup win, Olum also won a USL Pro Championship with Orlando City in 2011.
