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Rumor: Julio Cascante to Portland?

Related Topics: Cascante, Larrys Mabiala

Hot stove? Hardly. But it’s something.

Reports out of Costa Rica are indicating 24 year-old Saprissa centerback Julio Cascante may be headed to MLS.

Cascante, if you remember, was connected to the Timbers last spring during the search for a new starting centerback to replace the injured Gbenga Arokoyo.

That signing, of course, turned out to be Larrys Mabiala, but U.S.-based reports at the time indicated the Timbers were playing a longer game with Cascante.

Can confirm that Portland is interested in Saprissa D Julio Cascante. He's a prospect tho, & not the TAM-level D #TimbersFC are pursuing.