Portland Timbers players come from a variety of countries and various parts of the United States. Different languages, different cultures. Timbers Roots takes a look at some of the origins of Portland players to learn more about where they came from before they were part of The Rose City.
This latest edition: David Guzmán. Guzmán began his career with Deportivo Saprissa, spending eight years in the Costa Rica Primera Division before he was acquired on transfer by the Timbers in December of 2016. Over the course of his thirteen starts for Portland in 2017, the twenty-seven-year-old midfielder has recorded a goal and four assists. Guzmán has also been called up for international duty this year, making six appearances for the Costa Rican National Team.
What is the name of the first team you ever played on?
Saprissa
What position did you play?
Midfielder
Who was your favorite sports hero growing up?
Xabi Alonso
(Reuters)
What is the name of your hometown?
Hatillo #6, Costa Rica
Name one unique fact about where you came from.
We have the Fiestas de Zapote
(WikiWand)
What is your favorite thing to do at home?
Go to the beach
Who inspires you?
My wife, my son, my dad, my mom and my sisters
What’s your favorite thing to do in Portland?
I like to go watch basketball games
What is your favorite home-cooked meal?
Gallo pinto (a dish made of rice and beans) or chifrijo (a combination of rice, beans, meat and cimichurri)
If you could keep only three possessions, what would they be?
My home, my car and a soccer ball
