Earlier this week, a report surfaced via ESPN that the Portland Timbers were exploring options for sending Jeremy Ebobisse out on loan to a team in the German 2. Bundesliga. It set off a bit of a discussion amongst Timbers fans, both on twitter and in the comments section, around its validity, rationale, and potential impact for both player and club. Despite being only a reported rumor in its current state (one that doesn’t even merit a post on the league website at this moment, for what it’s worth), the prospect clearly struck a nerve amongst the Rose City faithful.
That Jeremy Ebobisse loan rumor, and what it means for 2021 (whether it happens or not)
