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Guerra Signs First Team Contract with Portland Timbers
July 03, 2025 | Men's Soccer
Guerra was a third round selection of the club in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Former University of Louisville men's soccer forward Gage Guerra has signed a first team contract with Major League Soccer's Portland Timbers.
Guerra was signed from Portland's MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Timbers2 to a one-year deal with club options for the next three seasons.
"Gage has earned this MLS contract through his tireless work ethic and continuing to make the most of his opportunities during his time here in Portland. Gage has an ability to score goals, and we believe he has the potential to continue improving," said Timbers General Manager Ned Grabavoy. "Our staff at both the MLS NEXT Pro and MLS levels have devoted time and energy to execute the development plan for Gage, and we are excited to see what he can contribute at the next level."
A third round selection of the Timbers in 2024, Guerra joins the first team after tallying seven goals and four assists in 12 appearances with T2.
Guerra made his first-team debut back on May 6 while on a short-term loan, playing for the club in a U.S. Lamar Hunt Open Cup match against Tacoma Defiance. The forward subbed on in the second half and headed home the tying goal one minute after stepping on the pitch.
Guerra played two seasons with the Cardinals, scoring 16 goals in 30 matches. The Houston native was a third team All-ACC selection last fall after leading the team with nine goals and 21 points.
Guerra is one of five former Cardinals currently playing in MLS – Andrew Brody (Sporting KC), Stefan Cleveland (Austin FC), Andrew Farrell (New England Revolution) and Tate Schmitt (Nashville SC).
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Guerra was signed from Portland's MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Timbers2 to a one-year deal with club options for the next three seasons.
"Gage has earned this MLS contract through his tireless work ethic and continuing to make the most of his opportunities during his time here in Portland. Gage has an ability to score goals, and we believe he has the potential to continue improving," said Timbers General Manager Ned Grabavoy. "Our staff at both the MLS NEXT Pro and MLS levels have devoted time and energy to execute the development plan for Gage, and we are excited to see what he can contribute at the next level."
A third round selection of the Timbers in 2024, Guerra joins the first team after tallying seven goals and four assists in 12 appearances with T2.
Guerra made his first-team debut back on May 6 while on a short-term loan, playing for the club in a U.S. Lamar Hunt Open Cup match against Tacoma Defiance. The forward subbed on in the second half and headed home the tying goal one minute after stepping on the pitch.
Guerra played two seasons with the Cardinals, scoring 16 goals in 30 matches. The Houston native was a third team All-ACC selection last fall after leading the team with nine goals and 21 points.
Guerra is one of five former Cardinals currently playing in MLS – Andrew Brody (Sporting KC), Stefan Cleveland (Austin FC), Andrew Farrell (New England Revolution) and Tate Schmitt (Nashville SC).
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Fans can follow Louisville men's soccer on X, Facebook or Instagram at @LouisvilleMSOC.
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