"Forget about soccer"?! Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Chara uses art as an escape | SIDELINE

When he needs an escape, Diego Chara picks up a pencil | SIDELINE

Diego Chara - Portland Timbers - Close up

Diego Chara is known for his athleticism and physical play in the midfield for the Portland Timbers.


But did you know he was an illustrator as well?


Timbers.com followed the hard-nosed midfielder to an art studio in Portland to explore his interest in drawing.


Watch the video above for more.