Santiago Moreno, forward for Portland Timbers, did not attend the Leagues Cup match against Club América, prompting the team to label his absence as unexcused. The Timbers are consulting with MLS regarding this issue and are considering disciplinary action. Moreno, who is 25 years old, has received a transfer bid from Fluminense, but the Timbers believe the offer does not meet their valuation. Moreno's absence appears to be a tactic to force the transfer, as he reportedly traveled to Colombia instead of participating in the match.
Portland Timbers forward Santiago Moreno was a no-show for tonight's Leagues Cup match with Club América in Austin, Texas, with the club telling ESPN in a statement that the absence was 'unexcused' and that it is consulting with MLS on next steps, which will likely include disciplinary action.
Moreno, 25, has been the subject of a transfer bid from Brazilian Serie A side Fluminense, but according to one team source, the Timbers feel the offer doesn't match its valuation of the player.
If an improved offer for Moreno was made, the club would reconsider, the source said.
In a bid to force the move, Moreno decided to skip Wednesday's encounter and reportedly traveled back to his native Colombia.
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