Sebastian Blanco undergoes surgery successful

Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports The Portland Timbers announced on Monday that Sebastian Blanco underwent successful ACL surgery and is expected to return in about six months.

The Timbers midfielder tore his ACL on Sept. 6 in Portland’s match against the Seattle Sounders. Blanco had two goals and five assists in nine regular season matches and was named the MLS is Back Tournament MVP back in August.