PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers today announced that midfielder Michael Nanchoff has undergone a successful sports hernia repair. The procedure was performed Monday by Dr. William Hutchinson at the Surgery Center of the Pacific in Santa Monica, Calif.
Nanchoff will begin rehabilitation immediately with Timbers sports medicine staff at Providence Park and at the Providence Sports Care Center. The expected recovery time is 4-6 weeks.
Nanchoff, 26, appeared as a second-half substitute in Portland’s season-opening match against Real Salt Lake on March 7. The North Royalton, Ohio, native has made 11 appearances (8 starts) in all competitions since joining the Timbers in 2013. Nanchoff tallied a goal and two assists during 2014-15 CONCACAF Champions League play for Portland and has made 19 career MLS appearances since 2011 with Vancouver and Portland.
Club
Portland Timbers' Michael Nanchoff undergoes successful sports hernia repair
Flex Plans | Create your plan and save
Mix and match as you pick a plan that works best for you. Choose between three-, five- or seven-game options, all of which also include a credit to PTFC Authentics.
-
Cascadia Cup | A quick primer on the historic, three-team competition between Portland, Vancouver and Seattle
-
12:53
"We want to be on the front foot" | Phil Neville talks ahead of facing Vancouver
-
7:32
"We continue doing the work we put in every week" | James Pantemis talks ahead of PORvVAN
-
0:57
The Matchup | A Cascadia Cup rivalry with Vancouver
-
Timbers announce schedule for Phase One of Leagues Cup 2026
-
A preview of Timbers-Whitecaps + Apple TV's Keith Costigan | Timbers Fan Podcast
-
4:54
"I think we need to up our intensity levels" | Phil Neville speaks after training
