PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers have signed Nigerian defender Gbenga Arokoyo, it was announced today. He will be added to the Timbers roster pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 visa.
The Timbers acquired the Discovery Priority on the defender from New York City FC in exchange for Targeted Allocation Money and a conditional third-round 2017 MLS SuperDraft pick.
“Gbenga is a young, athletic defender who we believe will be a strong asset to our back line as he continues to develop within our club,” said Gavin Wilkinson, general manager and president of soccer for the Timbers.