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
A few pictures of Nick Besler after being drafted by the @TimbersFC! pic.twitter.com/qHsACHK0Ms
— ND Men's Soccer (@NDMenSoccer) January 15, 2015
2013: NCAA All-Tournament Team
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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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