A four-year starter and captain at the University of Washington, many advance mock drafts had Dylan Tucker-Gangnes going in the first round. MLSsoccer.com's Jason Saghini went so far as to claim that the defender was "one of the top center backs on the board."
He brings a deft touch on the ball both in distribution and through freekicks plus has a nose for goal--he scored eight goals as a centerback during the 2012 Huskies season. Check out the curling free kick from about 30 yards out:
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Highlights: Dylan Tucker-Gangnes
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Kickoff is set: Timbers’ Round One Game 3 on Nov. 9 set for 6pm PT
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Night in Pictures | A PK thriller Game 2 playoff win over San Diego
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"Portland needs a hero" | Gage Guerra comes through in moment of magic
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"We owed our supporters that kind of performance" | Neville on the Game 2 win over San Diego
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"I'm on top of the world" | Gage Guerra on his goal and team's win
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"Getting that goal was an amazing feeling" | Velde talks about his goal, win over SD
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PENALTY KICKS | Timbers prevail over San Diego FC on penalties to force a Game 3
