Timbers acquire defender Kosuke Kimura from Rapids in exchange for allocation, International Slot Six-year league veteran won an MLS Cup with Colorado in 2010 PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers have acquired defender Kosuke Kimura from the Colorado Rapids in exchange for allocation money and an international slot through the end of the year, it was announced today. Timbers general manager Gavin Wilkinson made the announcement. Kosuke Kimura Pronunciation: KOHS-kay key-MOO-rah Position: Defender Height: 5-9 Weight: 155 Born: May 14, 1984, in Kobe, Japan Hometown: Kanagawa, Japan Last Club: Colorado Rapids College: Western Illinois University Citizenship: Kanagawa, Japan. http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news...rapids-exchange-allocation-international-slot
He was a mixed bag on the game vs the Galaxy. He clotheslined the attacker setting up a penalty kick to give the Galaxy a 3-1 lead. In the second half he gave the timbers a second goal to close the score 4-2.
