Nick Besler
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | May 7, 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Overland Park, Kansas, United States | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team |
Portland Timbers 2 (on loan from Portland Timbers) | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2014 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015– | Portland Timbers | 0 | (0) |
| 2015– | → Portland Timbers 2 (loan) | 50 | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 13, 2016. | |||
Nick Besler (born May 7, 1993) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Portland Timbers 2, on loan from the first team, competing in the United Soccer League. He is the younger brother of Matt Besler, who plays for Sporting Kansas City.
Career
College
Besler spent his entire college career at the University of Notre Dame. He made a total of 72 appearances for the Fighting Irish and tallied two goals and five assists. He also helped the Fighting Irish win the 2013 College Cup.
Professional
On January 15, 2015, Besler was selected 5th overall in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by the Portland Timbers.[1] On March 29, he made his professional debut for USL affiliate club Portland Timbers 2 in a 3–1 victory over Real Monarchs SLC.[2]
Honors
Club
- Portland Timbers
- MLS Cup: 2015[3]
- Western Conference (playoffs): 2015[4]
See also
References
- ↑ "Portland Timbers select four players in 2015 MLS SuperDraft". Timbers.com. Portland Timbers Communications. 15 January 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ↑ "Portland Timbers 2: 3, Real Monarchs: 1". Timbers.com. T2 Communications. 29 March 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ↑ http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2015/12/6/9858868/timbers-crew-2015-mls-cup-final-score-results
- ↑ http://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/index.ssf/2015/11/portland_timbers_fans_celebrat.html