When rumors of Darixon Vuelto signing with Portland hit late last February, Timbers fans were surprised, considering the number of nines already on the books: Adi, Armenteros, Ebobisse and Langsdorf were all on first team contracts. Upon learning that he would be playing for Timbers 2 instead of the first team, so was Vuelto.
In an article published Tuesday in Honduras, it was reported that 20-year-old Vuelto wanted out when it was clear to him that he would not be seeing first-team minutes. He says he did not feel supported by the team. After playing in nine matches for Timbers 2, he returned to Honduras, goalless.