MLSsoccer.com's Simon Borg takes a look at some of the fun side notes, curious developments, and interesting observations from the busy SuperDraft day in Kansas City.
Among them is a very touching hug between Timbers first round draft choice Andrew Jean-Baptiste and his mother as well as a quick discussion with Timbers general manager Gavin Wilkinson on finding a striker, "“with the ambition that when we bring him in, it’s 12, 14 to 16 goals.”
Other subjects look at why none of the international Combine invitees were drafted, how one draft pick almost tripped going up the stairs to the stage, surprise selections and more.
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MLSsoccer.com's Smorgasborg takes a look at juiciest tidbits from 2012 SuperDraft


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"I think it was a good game for the fans" | Diego Chara spoke to the media about draw with LAFC
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"It was a high level, brilliant game of football" | Phil Neville spoke about the 3-3 draw with LAFC
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"Very intense" | Felipe Mora on the draw with LAFC
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HIGHLIGHTS | Portland Timbers vs. Los Angeles FC | Apr. 19, 2025
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RECAP | Portland Timbers draw 3-3 with LAFC
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GOAL | Felipe Mora heads in a goal for a brace against LAFC
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GOAL | Timbers pounce on LAFC backline, Santiago Moreno scores