Three-hundred forty games in MLS—sixth most in league history. Two MLS Cups—including helping Portland to their first ever in 2015. An MLS Best XI selection in 2010. A plethora of soccer memories. And yes, that iconic beard. Nat Borchers made quite a career for himself across a 14-year soccer odyssey that saw him play for the Colorado Rapids, Odd Grenland in Norway (now known as Odds BK), Real Salt Lake and the Portland Timbers.
On Friday, the fan-favorite Borchers announced his soccer retirement. Exchanging his soccer boots for a set of headphones, Borchers will join the club's broadcast team as well as being involved in Portland's community platform, Stand Together.