Eryk Williamson is a full United States international. As of July 11, 2021, that can never be taken from him. With his appearance against Haiti at the Concacaf Gold Cup, Williamson fulfilled a dream most professional players hold since the moments they fall in love with soccer. He has now represented his country at the senior international level.
That breakthrough is latest the Alexandria, Virginia, native has earned since his arrival in Portland three years ago. From his trade to the Timbers as he was coming out of college to his full ascent to the team’s starting lineup last summer, Williamson has established himself as one of Portland’s most important players, and while his trajectory hasn't always been on straight one, the 24-year-old continues to enjoying the payoff for his perseverance.