That sound you hear is the offseason officially kicking off for the Portland Timbers, and it starts with a trade.
According to a report of Jeff Carlisle of ESPN, the Portland Timbers have traded Marco Farfan to Los Angeles FC for $300k in allocation money. In addition, the rumored signing of Argentinian left back Nicolas Claudio Bravo appears to be done, with Portland paying a $1 million transfer fee:
Sources: #LAFC acquire D Marco Farfan from #RCTID for $300k in allocation money. Also, long reported deal to bring Claudio Nicolas Bravo to Portland from Banfield has been finalized; $1m transfer fee for 80% of player's rights: https://t.