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SuperDraft | Quick facts on first round draft selection Nick Besler

Nick Besler in Green

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - In today's 2015 MLS SuperDraft, the Portland Timbers used their 5th overall pick in the first round to take midfielder Nick Besler out of the University of Notre Dame. Here's a quick look at the newest member of the Portland Timbers:


Younger brother to Sporting KC and USMNT defender
Matt Besler

  • 2014 NSCAA All-America Second Team

  • 2014 Fighting Irish Team Captain

    A few pictures of Nick Besler after being drafted by the @TimbersFC! pic.twitter.com/qHsACHK0Ms

    — ND Men's Soccer (@NDMenSoccer) January 15, 2015

  • Helped lead Notre Dame to the 2013 NCAA College Cup Championship. Chicago Fire’s Harry Shipp was a teammate on that squad.

  • 2013: NCAA All-Tournament Team

    • 2013, 2014: All-ACC First Team
    • At Blue Valley West High School in Stilwell, KS, Besler registered a school-record 47 career goals in addition to posting 24 assists


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