Timbers Academy defender August Nystrom was named by MLSsoccer.com's to the 2025 Generation adidas Cup Rising XI.
The 2025 Generation adidas Cup, set to take place from April 12-20 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, pulls together MLS Academies, MLS Elite Academies and some of the best international club academies from around the world for a showcase event
Nystrom, born in 2009, has played for Portland's U18 and U16 academy teams as well as received a callup into the U.S. U16 National Camp this past February. In an article on MLSsoccer.com, analyst Travis Clark writes that Nystrom is a player to watch in this Rising XI because, "He’s comfortable with the ball, can play under pressure and has the accuracy to hit long switches from the back.
"Defensively, he can match up with the best from the age group in 1-on-1 situations."
Portland has some history at the tournament with the U-15 team winning the 2022 edition, defeating Spain's Valencia CF 2-0 in the title game. Alums from that championship team include a trio of current T2 players in midfielder Noah Santos (2022 tournament MVP), goalkeeper Keenan VanPelt (tournament Best Goalkeeper) and forward Max Eisenberg.
