The Portland Timbers transferred midfielder Santiago Moreno to Brazilian side Fluminense on Tuesday. The 25-year-old Colombian tallied four goals and five assists in 22 MLS matches (20 starts) for Portland in 2025.
Portland Timbers forward Santiago Moreno was a no-show for tonight's Leagues Cup match with Club America in Austin, Texas, with the club telling ESPN in a statement that the absence was "unexcused."
Santiago Moreno provided a viral Mother's Day weekend moment, scoring a spectacular bicycle kick and then embracing his mom in the stands, in what proved the winning goal of the host Portland Timbers' 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.
David Da Costa had a goal and an assist and Antony Alves Santos added three helpers as the Portland Timbers held on to defeat the Los Angeles Galaxy 4-2 Sunday night in Carson, Calif.
Santiago Moreno and Evander each had a goal and an assist as the Portland Timbers snapped Real Salt Lake's 10-match road unbeaten streak with a 3-0 victory Saturday night.
The Portland Timbers extended midfielder Santiago Moreno's contract through the 2026 season. The deal announced Friday with the 23-year-old Colombia international includes a 2027 club option.