TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
The Portland Timbers have acquired center back Finn Surman from A-League side Wellington Phoenix, the club announced Friday.
Surman, 20, is under contract through the 2026 season with an option for 2027. The defender is currently representing New Zealand at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
"We are delighted with the acquisition of Finn Surman. Finn has shown great promise at an early stage in his career, and our club is excited to continue supporting his development to take necessary strides forward as a player," general manager Ned Grabavoy said in a release.
"We believe he has the skillset and attributes to succeed in MLS, and we look forward to welcoming him to his new home here with the Portland Timbers."
Before this move, Surman scored once in 51 matches for Wellington Phoenix. He's played five times for New Zealand's senior team, helping capture the 2024 Men's Nations Cup.
Surman joins a Timbers' center-back corps that includes Kamal Miller, Miguel Araujo, Zac McGraw, Dario Zuparic and Larrys Mabiala.
Led by new coach Phil Neville, Portland are seventh in the Western Conference and on pace for their first Audi MLS Cup Playoffs berth since 2021.
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