While the Portland Timbers continued training this week ahead of the upcoming match against the Philadelphia Union at Providence Park Saturday (8pm PT, FOX 12 PLUS), two Portland players—midfielder Diego Valeri and defender Marco Farfan—were training with a unique group in Atlanta, GA.
Reigning MLS MVP Valeri, voted to the MLS All-Star Fan XI, wrapped up his second training stint with the All-Stars yesterday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium ahead of their Wednesday night meeting with Italian Serie A giants Juventus (4:30pm PT, ESPN). MLS All-Star head coach Tata Martino has limited time to get his charges ready, but Valeri said that the sessions have been productive.