Just a few days after saying goodbye to one forward, the Portland Timbers will welcome another one to town after announcing Thursday they have acquired Jamaican international Michael Seaton from D.C. United in exchange for Targeted Allocation money, an international roster slot and future considerations.
Per league and club policy, terms of the deal were no disclosed.
Seaton, 19, has made five MLS regular-season appearances with D.C. United after signing with the club on Jan. 14, 2013 as a Homegrown player. A native of Spanish Town, Jamaica, the 6-foot forward spent the majority of his D.C. United career on loan with USL side Richmond Kickers, registering seven goals and one assist in 22 games during portions of the 2013 and 2014 seasons.
The Timbers and Argentine forward Gaston Fernandez parted ways Monday.
“Michael is a talented young player that we believe in time, with our club resources and infrastructure, will continue to develop and be positioned to realize his full potential,” Timbers general manager Gavin Wilkinson said in a statement.
The international roster slot acquired by United lasts through the remainder of the 2015 season.
“Michael is a young player with strong potential who is continuing to grow, and he will benefit from a fresh start,” D.C. United general manager Dave Kasper said in a statement. “This deal provides D.C. United with immediate assets and a great deal of future upside. We thank Michael for his contributions to the club and wish him the best.”
Since his senior international debut for the Jamaica national team on Nov. 15, 2013, Seaton has logged 13 caps for the Reggae Boyz and was part of the team’s roster during their run to the championship match of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Seaton holds U.S. citizenship and will not occupy an international slot on the Timbers’ roster.
