Portland Timbers’ Evander selected to compete in 2024 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge

Timbers and Thorns "Green is Gold" charity match

Team Gold midfielder Evander with some fancy footwork during the “Green is Gold” charity match between the Portland Timbers and Thorns at Providence Park on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.Sean Meagher/The Oregonian

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Portland Timbers midfielder Evander has been selected to participate in the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge, Major League Soccer announced Monday.

Evander will join nine other players from MLS and Liga MX, as well as one MLS great and one player from the National Women’s Soccer League in a test of soccer skills at the event that includes challenges such as crossbar challenge, touch challenge and cross/volley challenge.

Evander’s addition to the roster for the All-Star Skills Challenge will increase his presence during the league’s showcase week. The Brazilian was also named to MLS All-Star roster after posting a team-leading 11 goals and 12 assists through 19 matches in 2024. His 12 assists are currently tied for third most in the league. Evander is the first Portland player selected to the All-Star roster since Diego Chara in 2019.

The MLS All-Star Skills Challenge is scheduled for Tuesday, July 23 at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio. The MLS All-Star Game, with MLS All-Stars taking on All-Stars from Mexico’s Liga MX, is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24.

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