Stumptown Footy - Portland Timbers 2012 Player RankingsYou are my sunshine, my only sunshine.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/31537/stumptown-fave.jpg2013-01-03T09:00:06-08:00http://www.stumptownfooty.com/rss/stream/33748872013-01-03T09:00:06-08:002013-01-03T09:00:06-08:00Portland Timbers 2012 Player Rankings Recap
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<p>A recap of Stumptown's 2012 rankings of all the Portland Timbers, with all of the editor's rankings included.</p> <p>Now that the countdown is over and we have revealed all of our rankings, let's revisit the rankings briefly before looking forward to what the roster may look like in 2013. Each of the editors ranked the players based on their own ranking system, according to their own interpretation of the query, "Rank the 2012 <a href="https://www.stumptownfooty.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Portland Timbers</a>." No directions on what to base the ranking on -- just a rank in whatever way felt appropriate. Not exactly scientific, but a fun exercise nonetheless.</p>
<p>The goal was to go through the roster and decide whether or not said player is a fit for the team -- or if they were no longer on the team, whether it was a good trade/release. Here is a summary of how the players ended up:</p>
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<td>Player</td>
<td>Rank</td>
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<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Player</td>
<td>Rank</td>
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<td>1</td>
<td><span>Darlington Nagbe</span></td>
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<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>19</td>
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<span>Joe Bendik</span><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>
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<td>2</td>
<td><span>Franck Songo'o</span></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</td>
<td><span>Rodney Wallace</span></td>
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<td>3</td>
<td><span>Diego Chara</span></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">21</td>
<td><span>Brent Richards</span></td>
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<td>4</td>
<td>Steven Smith</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">22</td>
<td><span>Jake Gleeson</span></td>
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<td>5</td>
<td><span>David Horst</span></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">23</td>
<td><span>Futty Danso</span></td>
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<td>6</td>
<td><span>Hanyer Mosquera</span></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">24</td>
<td><span>Sebastian Rincon</span></td>
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<td>7</td>
<td><span>Eric Brunner</span></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">25</td>
<td><span>Kosuke Kimura</span></td>
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<td>8</td>
<td><span>Kris Boyd</span></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">26</td>
<td><span>Ryan Kawulok</span></td>
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<td>9</td>
<td><span>Kalif Alhassan</span></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">27</td>
<td><span>Mike Fucito</span></td>
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<td>10</td>
<td><span>Troy Perkins</span></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">28</td>
<td>Charles Renken</td>
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<td>11</td>
<td><span>Jack Jewsbury</span></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">29</td>
<td><span>Mike Chabala</span></td>
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<td>12</td>
<td>Eric Alexander</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">30</td>
<td>Steve Purdy</td>
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<td>13</td>
<td><span>Bright Dike</span></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">31</td>
<td>Ian Hogg</td>
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<td>14</td>
<td><span>Danny Mwanga</span></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">32</td>
<td>Freddie Braun</td>
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<td>15</td>
<td><span>Sal Zizzo</span></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">33</td>
<td><span>Jorge Perlaza</span></td>
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<td>16</td>
<td><span>Jose Adolfo Valencia</span></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">34</td>
<td>Lovel Palmer</td>
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<td>17</td>
<td>Andrew Jean Baptiste</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">35</td>
<td><span>Chris Taylor</span></td>
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<td>18</td>
<td><span>Donovan Ricketts</span></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">36</td>
<td>James Marcelin</td>
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<p>Here are the individual editors' rankings:</p>
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<p>Obviously there's a wide range of opinion on some of these, even among just the five of us. If you have questions about why someone gave a player a certain rank, feel free to ask; if you disagree, please tell us why. If you have the time and feel so inclined, go ahead and give us your own ranked list of the 36 players in the comments.</p>
https://www.stumptownfooty.com/2013/1/3/3828278/2012-portland-timbers-player-rankings-recapRyan Gates2013-01-01T09:00:05-08:002013-01-01T09:00:05-08:00Portland Timbers Player Rankings #1: Nagbe
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<p>Today we ring in 2013 with the conclusion of our player ranking series: number one, Darlington Nagbe.</p> <p>Ever since he was chosen with the second pick in the 2011 SuperDraft, <span>Darlington Nagbe</span> has been the great hope for the future of the Timbers. With his former coach, Caleb Porter, now at the helm, the hope has become expectation.</p>
<p>Certainly his number one status in our rankings is based in large part on our expectation of his 2013 season.</p>
<p>The first two years of Nagbe's professional career were marked by some uncertainty with regard to his best position. Having started out as a midfield wing, he spent a bit of time as a striker in 2011, before settling into a central midfielder role by the middle of the 2012 season.</p>
<p>During that time, he has shown moments of sheer brilliance, including the MLS Goal of the Year in 2011 and a contender for the same prize in 2012 (below). Beyond his impressive golazo portfolio, his passing ability and vision on the field have given fans plenty to like about him.</p>
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<p>But opposing defenses figured out quickly in 2011 how to minimize the effect of his obvious talent. When he was given space to operate and consider his options, he made deft plays and created quality scoring opportunities. But when defenses denied him that space and time, he often proved too slow to make decisions, taking one or two touches too many or hesitating for just a bit to long, thus turning over the ball too easily.</p>
<p>It didn't help that Jeld Wen Field's dimensions further narrowed the space in which he had to work, nor that the team's weakness on the wings during the first half of 2012 allowed opposing defenses to collapse inward, cramping his space even more.</p>
<p>Yet Nagbe showed steady, incremental improvement in 2012. His defense improved. He improved his ability to keep possession of the ball under pressure. His confidence in his own abilities grew. And while a change in attacking personnel helped open up the middle of the pitch toward the end of the season, Nagbe also learned to make quicker decisions in tight spaces.</p>
<p>Most importantly, he learned how to make goal scoring look a bit more ho-hum, as opposed to spectacular.</p>
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<p>During a four game stretch in August, Nagbe scored three goals (including the one featured above) and added an assist, giving fans a taste of what was to come. These weren't of the jaw-dropping variety -- they showcased the kind of quick thinking, timing, deception, and ball control that can make goal scoring a more routine occurrence, which is what the Timbers desperately need.</p>
<p>Of course, goal scoring did not become a more routine occurrence for him, or the team, after August. Nagbe still has a ways to go towards translating his immense skill into consistent performance.</p>
<h4>Should he stay on in 2013?</h4>
<p>Without question. Yes, he will likely cost the team more next year, assuming he graduates from Generation Adidas, but in our opinion, his potential alone is still worth the investment. As long as he stays healthy and figures out a way to keep his confidence, he will continue to improve his game. Under Caleb Porter's tutelage, a more possession-based attack, and a slightly wider field, we're confident that 2013 will be Nagbe's best yet. </p>
https://www.stumptownfooty.com/2013/1/1/3822878/portland-timbers-player-rankings-1-darlington-nagbeAndrew Wheeler2012-12-31T09:00:09-08:002012-12-31T09:00:09-08:00Portland Timbers Player Rankings #2: Songo'o
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<p>After continually impressing both the Portland Timbers coaching staff and the fans, Franck Songo'o was signed to a one-year contract that helped the Timbers stave off an even worse year.</p> <p>Ever since the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stumptownfooty.com/">Portland Timbers</a>' inception into MLS it seems like fans have been calling for one prominent element to be added to the squad: a creative midfielder. While <span>Franck Songo'o</span> certainly played better as a forward rather than a midfielder (where he refused to track back to defend) he was, without a doubt, the primary creative element. In fact, in games where everybody else had seemingly given up, it was Songo'o's tireless efforts that at least gave the fans some hope.</p>
<p>Check out his first ever goal for the Timbers:</p>
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<p><i>(Watch at about 3:45 to catch the goal.)</i></p>
<p>Despite it coming off a free kick, it was still very impressive! The Portland Timbers would go on to win that game at home 2-1 with the help of Songo'o. This would eventually lead them to Vancouver a couple months later to play for the Cascadia Cup trophy. While he didn't score a goal against Vancouver in Vancouver, he did earn an assist on the only goal earned up north. For that reason, it's not difficult to say that without Franck in that game the Portland Timbers wouldn't have the Cascadia Cup trophy right now.</p>
<p>What was most impressive about Songo'o, however, wasn't his stats. He did alright with his singular goal and 5 assists comparatively (only Eric Alexander had a higher assist amount in 2012), but it really seemed like it was his indomitable spirit that kept the Portland Timbers in the game every time it seemed like they were going to give up. If there was one player we could count on not to phone it in, aside from perhaps Diego Chara, it was Songo'o.</p>
<p>In the end, Songo'o has proven himself to not only be a valued member of this team, but a core member. Looking into 2013, it's a bit frightening to think of the squad without him up top, especially after he spent a year solidifying himself and meshing with the team. He could be poised to have a banner year in 2013.</p>
<h3>Should the Timbers keep him?</h3>
<p><strike>I think we're all a little on edge over this one right now, particularly because nothing has been announced with regards to his staying or leaving. He was signed to a one-year deal but the Timbers have been mum on just what will happen. My guess is that negotiations are still fairly deep in and we'll know something within a couple weeks. Still, it's our opinion here that Songo'o would be incredibly valuable to the squad in 2013 and, short of Songo'o asking for a hugely gross pay increase, I see no reason why the Timbers shouldn't keep him.</strike></p>
<p>According to a press release issued earlier this month Songo'o's original contract was for two years, making my previous statement entirely incorrect. Sorry! Still, it goes without saying that the Timbers should keep the creative forward and not trade him away given his impact on the team in 2012. </p>
<p>Also his brother just signed with the league, for whatever that's worth. Hopefully both enjoy fruitful MLS experiences in 2013!</p>
https://www.stumptownfooty.com/2012/12/31/3821570/portland-timbers-player-rankings-2-franck-songooGeoff Gibson2012-12-28T08:42:09-08:002012-12-28T08:42:09-08:00Portland Timbers Player Rankings #3: Diego Chara
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<p>The Timber's first DP and fan favorite has earned praise for his high work rate and excellent passing skills.</p> <p><span>Diego Chara</span> joined the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stumptownfooty.com/">Portland Timbers</a> in April of 2011, becoming the club's first Designated Player. He was advertised by Merritt Paulson as a box-to-box midfielder and that was how he played his first year with the Timbers, making key defensive plays in the midfield, breaking up the other team's attack and dispossessing his opponents, while racking up four assists and two goals. He also made a name for himself as an exceptionally aggressive player, leading the league in fouls.</p>
<p>Chara's role with the Timbers changed a bit in 2012, when he played as more of a defensive midfielder and tended to sit deeper, often playing in the space between the offense and defense. Unfortunately, his offensive production dropped off, perhaps due to this new role, but back the tape up on a lot of the Timbers' offensive plays, especially the counterattacks like the play versus Colorado below, and Chara is often there, just a few passes behind the final shot.</p>
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<p>This shouldn't come as a surprise. As the <a href="http://www.stumptownfooty.com/2012/12/7/3741206/portland-timbers-passing-matrix">Timbers passing matrix</a> showed, Chara's 86.04% passing accuracy is second on the team, bested only by <span>Darlington Nagbe</span>, and only <span>Jack Jewsbury</span> completed a greater number of successful passes than Chara's total of 1072. A recent <a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/12/18/central-winger-these-guys-take-team-first-new-level">Central Winger article</a> explained that he has one one of the best secondary pass completion rates in the league, meaning a pass from Chara is significantly more likely to result in a successive completed pass.</p>
<p>Chara also seems to be blessed with boundless energy in drive. In a season when it often seemed as though the team had not bothered to show up, Chara alone always gave his all. His ceaseless effort earned him the title of both Supporters' Player of the Year and Player's Player of the Year, the latter awarded to him by his teammates.</p>
<p>Perhaps Chara's best match of the season was the first home game against Seattle, when he completely neutralized <span>Osvaldo Alonso</span>. The significance of Chara's efforts should not be underestimated. Alonso is a hugely important player to the Sounders at both ends of the field and it was crucial that the Timbers not let him get too much control of the game. Chara may not have scored the goals, but he was key to that Timbers victory.</p>
<h3>Should he stay?</h3>
<p>Not that it is difficult to tell how we feel about this, but I'll say it anyway: absolutely. Like every player on the Timbers roster, Chara has areas he needs to improve on. I'd like to him get back a bit of confidence in front of the goal. He got a few scoring chances in 2012, but the 18-yard box seems to be the lone area of the field where he lacks composure. And while I think every team needs a bit of bite and I love his cheeky grin when he gets whistled for a foul, it would be nice if he could collect fewer yellow cards so we didn't have to lose him to suspension.</p>
<p>Ultimately though, if the Timbers are going to play pass-happy, possession style soccer, we will need our best passers. In a year when the Timbers will have a new coach and be trying to claw our way up from the bottom of the league, we will need our hardest workers. Chara fits into both categories.</p>
https://www.stumptownfooty.com/2012/12/28/3808048/portland-timbers-player-ranking-3-diego-charaStacey Neve2012-12-27T11:18:28-08:002012-12-27T11:18:28-08:00Portland Timbers Player Rankings #4: Smith
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<p>Acquired midway through the season Steven Smith struggled early on but improved toward the end. During the offseaon Smith's option was not picked up by the team with money being an issue. </p> <p>Before we get into today's player ranking we here at SF wanted to let you know we are planning on releasing the editor's rankings in a post after all of the players have been announced. Also, our top three articles will also be a little more in depth and could include some video highlights.</p>
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<p>A few games into the season it was apparent the outside backs Portland acquired during the 2011 season were not the answer and thus forced Portland to look for help. They found what they thought was help at the left back by signing Steven Smith on a free transfer. Steven started immediately but did not look like he was anywhere near ready to start and it left most of us fans wondering why Portland signed him.</p>
<p>Over the next month or so Steven gradually improved and got accustomed to the rigors of MLS travel and showed us he could be the answer at let back. Smith's highlight of the season was his assist to <span>Kris Boyd</span> during the first Seattle game. Smith was constantly working up the field to join the attack. During the run of play Smith probably had the best cross on the team and his biggest weakness, speedy wings, became less and less exposed as the season progressed.</p>
<p>Steven Smith ended the year with the following stats:</p>
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<td><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stumptownfooty.com/">Portland Timbers</a></td>
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<td>22</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1875</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>0</td>
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<h4>Should he have been re-signed?</h4>
<p>The decision to resign Steven Smith came down to one thing and only one thing and that was the money. Steven Smith was reportedly asking for a healthy pay raise and if Portland wanted to improve the squad they would need that money to sign other players so in the end Smith's option was not picked up by the team with money being an issue. Before the editors knew of Smith's option not being picked up we all unanimously had decided he was one show should be kept as he was by far the best defender Portland had during the year. In the end Portland decided not to keep him. </p>
https://www.stumptownfooty.com/2012/12/27/3808498/portland-timbers-2012-player-rankings-4-steven-smithRyan Gates2012-12-26T09:32:53-08:002012-12-26T09:32:53-08:00Portland Timbers Player Rankings #5: Horst
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<p>Coming off another off season surgery, Horst was the Timbers most consistant defender by the end of the season.</p> <p>Horst started out the year as the Timbers' third option at centerback, behind <span>Hanyer Mosquera</span> and <span>Eric Brunner</span>, but thanks to some injuries and his penchant for aggressive, physical play, Horst grabbed a starting defensive role and held on to it for the rest of the year. Horst's first appearance of the year did not come until the end of May, thanks to off season hip surgery (the same operation that <span>Chris Taylor</span> underwent this year). After finishing his recovery, however, Horst was a fixture on the field for the Timbers, starting all but two of the remaining twenty-two games.</p>
<p>Horst has had his share of detractors over the course of the season, particularly with regards toward his decision making. As Andy put it in his ranking article on Hanyer Mosquera, Horst's style of defending is "adventurous", and his worst plays are usually only separated from his best by a matter of inches or milliseconds. Horst is unafraid to try to cut out a pass or take the ball off the feet of an attacking player and when he does so it is brilliant, however, when he is off by even the smallest margin then bad things happen.</p>
<h3>Should he stay in 2013?</h3>
<p>Yes. Horst is an able defender who is a known quantity. He may never be an all-star defender, but with some more stability at the full back position and a fellow centerback who can cover for his gambles, Horst could be a solid building block for Caleb Porter at the back. Horst set new career records for appearances and minutes for himself this year and looked much improved as the season went on. Although he had another surgery in October, Horst should be healthy for the beginning of the season and I am looking forward to seeing a full season's effort from him.</p>
https://www.stumptownfooty.com/2012/12/26/3804740/portland-timbers-player-ratings-5-david-horstWilliam Conwell2012-12-21T12:59:58-08:002012-12-21T12:59:58-08:00Portland Timbers Player Rankings #6: Mosco
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<p>Hailed by Merritt Paulson on his arrival to Portland as the next Jamison Olave, Hanyer Mosquera's first year with the Timbers didn't quite live up to the expectation, but it showed signs of promise.</p> <p>Acquired during the pre-season last year, <span>Hanyer Mosquera</span> was definitely seen as the less exciting of the Timbers' two off-season Colombian gets, but the prospect of having him in what had been a revolving door back line in 2011 was comforting. He appeared to -- and in my opinion does -- have the size, strength, and positional awareness to handle the league's strikers.</p>
<p>Not known for any kind flashy play, Mosco was usually a calm and collected presence on the back line, in the way you want from a good central defender. In that way he was a good complement to the more adventurous <span>David Horst</span>, being careful to cover whatever space he vacated. In addition, he was always commanding in the air, held his ground well, and usually could be counted on to make good decisions.</p>
<p>But he also had lapses -- an own goal here, a bad decision there. His communication was often suspect as well, owing largely to the language barrier, which he is hopefully working hard to overcome. And then there was the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/06/22/timbers-mosquera-susended-three-games-la-incident">little round-house</a> he gave to <span>Jack McBean</span>.</p>
<h3>Should he stay in 2013?</h3>
<p>I think so. I had a unique opportunity to talk in some detail with him (through an interpreter) before the season started, and he struck me as a smart and hard working professional always looking for the next challenge. He has established himself as a calm, conservative presence on the backline, and I think that mentality will continue to serve him well. As his English improves and he becomes more familiar with the league and the difficult travel schedule, look for him to grow nicely into a leadership role in the defense.</p>
<h5>Dissent: Geoff</h5>
<p>My dissent for Mosquera comes from two things primarily: First, the need for a strong commanding centerback. Mosquera proved that he wasn't that last year. Perhaps due to the language barrier, granted. Second, the fact that David Horst vastly improved last season and became the go to central defender for the Timbers. With Futty Danso staying as a benchwarmer for next season and the Timbers still needing that big strong center back, I see no reason why Mosquera should still be around. Not that he's not a decent defender, I just wonder about his long term viability. Also... you shouldn't punch other players. It's not nice.</p>
https://www.stumptownfooty.com/2012/12/21/3792752/portland-timbers-player-rankings-6-hanyer-mosqueraAndrew Wheeler2012-12-20T09:14:48-08:002012-12-20T09:14:48-08:00Portland Timbers Player Rankings #7: Eric Brunner
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<p>While no longer with the team, and having had a sparse 2012 season, Eric Brunner's overall potential heading into the 2013 season rocketed him to the #7 position.</p> <p>As the team leader in starts and minutes in 2011, <span>Eric Brunner</span> looked like a lock to be one of the starting center backs in the Timbers' second MLS season. He started 10 of the first 12 games of the season and scored the first goal in the Timbers' match against the <a href="https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chicago Fire</a>, breaking a long scoreless streak for the Timbers and proving that they could, in fact, score at the goal away from the Timbers Army.</p>
<p>The season went awry in May, when the Timbers met the <a href="https://www.eightysixforever.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Vancouver Whitecaps</a> for the the first time in 2012 and Brunner was subbed out after sustaining a concussion in the first half. The concussion kept him out practice for several weeks and shortly after returning to practice, he injured his knee and was sidelined again. Brunner didn't play again until September, when he appeared as a sub in the Timbers' 2-2 draw with the <a href="https://www.centerlinesoccer.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">San Jose Earthquakes</a>. He made two more appearance before the end of the season, both times as a sub, but he never looked as fit or as comfortable on the field after as he did before his injury.</p>
<h3>Should he have been traded?</h3>
<p>With Brunner, <span>Hanyer Mosquera</span>, and <span>David Horst</span> at fairly similar skill levels, it is hard to say with confidence that Brunner was our single best center back, but he probably was the team's best leader at that position. He could often be seen shouting to his teammates and directing things on the back line. In 2011, when he played nearly every game, Brunner's few absences were noticeable because the defense looked less together, and the Timbers' defense in 2012 frequently looked like they were missing a leader. As a bonus, Brunner was also the Timbers' biggest aerial threat on set pieces. Although Brunner looked shaky in his few appearances at the end of the season, I would have liked to see the Timbers keep him around and give him a chance to get back to his pre-concussion self.</p>
<h4>Dissenting opinion - Geoff</h4>
<p>Absolutely. No offense to Brunner, but during the 2012 season he was out for far too long. Not that he couldn't have had a resurgence, but during his downtime it gave David Horst some time in the spotlight and boy did he shine! The Timbers need a better defense, I'm not still not 100% sold on a Horst, Mosquera lead center back, but I also didn't see where Brunner would fit in after 2012. Was he just supposed to wait around until one of them were injured and he could get his moment to prove himself? No way. He's had too much value attached to his name, and the allocation money received from Houston should help cover the cost of more additions to the team.</p>
https://www.stumptownfooty.com/2012/12/20/3787320/portland-timbers-player-rankings-7-eric-brunnerStacey Neve