Portland host SKC
No Surman for this game. Presumably that's because of the ankle injury (plus big head clash) he suffered in Utah last week.
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Thursday
Portland travel to CF Montreal.
https://us.soccerway.com/game/cf-montreal-j9cigLCr/portland-timbers-bm8usLzB/?mid=0xMcUoF4
Portland travel to CF Montreal.
https://us.soccerway.com/game/cf-montreal-j9cigLCr/portland-timbers-bm8usLzB/?mid=0xMcUoF4
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As posted in the Michael Boxall thread, the MLS player salaries for 2026 have been released.
Nice bump for Surman who's now up to $303,000 (USD) having been about on $220,000 in 2025.
https://mlsplayers.org/resources/salary-guide
On good money already, and still plenty of years ahead of him, either stateside or more likely further afield in Europe.
Nice bump for Surman who's now up to $303,000 (USD) having been about on $220,000 in 2025.
https://mlsplayers.org/resources/salary-guide
On good money already, and still plenty of years ahead of him, either stateside or more likely further afield in Europe.
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He's again like 2025, consistently one of the better CBs in the MLS. Only 22 and captaining the Timbers on occasions.
He's gonna be busy at the WC, and likely need to showcase his trademark big lunging blocks.
Timbers fans seem resigned to the fact he'll be leaving the Rose City in 2026.
It wouldn't be a shock if he went straight into the EPL now from Portland. Maybe one of the promoted clubs.
But hey if he stars at the WC, clubs in any of the big 5 Euro clubs will have a look. Old has shown you don't neccessarily have to go to the UK.
He's gonna be busy at the WC, and likely need to showcase his trademark big lunging blocks.
Timbers fans seem resigned to the fact he'll be leaving the Rose City in 2026.
It wouldn't be a shock if he went straight into the EPL now from Portland. Maybe one of the promoted clubs.
But hey if he stars at the WC, clubs in any of the big 5 Euro clubs will have a look. Old has shown you don't neccessarily have to go to the UK.
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YoungHeartHM wrote:
As posted in the Michael Boxall thread, the MLS player salaries for 2026 have been released.
Nice bump for Surman who's now up to $303,000 (USD) having been about on $220,000 in 2025.
https://mlsplayers.org/resources/salary-guide
On good money already, and still plenty of years ahead of him, either stateside or more likely further afield in Europe.
Tell ya what, $300k is a steal for Portland when Boxall is on $900k and Tuiloma was around $500k.
Edit to add, Tyler Boyds on $1.4m! I know forwards and (ex) US internationals get overpaid but holy shit how's he worth 50% more than Boxall or 5x Surman.
Edit to add, Tyler Boyds on $1.4m! I know forwards and (ex) US internationals get overpaid but holy shit how's he worth 50% more than Boxall or 5x Surman.
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Surman starts away at Montreal. Looks like he is captain again.
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2-2 draw. Full game Finn S.
Next trying to shut down the GOAT in Miami.
Highlights. Sparse crowd in chilly Quebec. The French Canadians I've met always seem big hockey fans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGfHvXZji9I
Next trying to shut down the GOAT in Miami.
Highlights. Sparse crowd in chilly Quebec. The French Canadians I've met always seem big hockey fans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGfHvXZji9I
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His contract expires at the end of the year, so unless he signs an extension before the summer window for European clubs they'll probably be able to get him for a lower fee than hoped. And if he does sign an extension does that mean our sell on clause is voided? We will still get training compensation but would imagine thats less % than the sell on clause?
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88 mins and Inter Miami lead 2-0. Surman starting.
GOAT with the first goal. Finn S unlucky, as Suarez tries to nutmeg him
https://www.mlssoccer.com/competitions/mls-regular-season/video/match-snapshot-new-england-vs-minnesota#goal-l-messi-vs-por-31
Edit - finishes 2-0. Messi assist for the 2nd IM goal. Surmanator a late yellow. A game he'll remember for awhile.
GOAT with the first goal. Finn S unlucky, as Suarez tries to nutmeg him
https://www.mlssoccer.com/competitions/mls-regular-season/video/match-snapshot-new-england-vs-minnesota#goal-l-messi-vs-por-31
Edit - finishes 2-0. Messi assist for the 2nd IM goal. Surmanator a late yellow. A game he'll remember for awhile.
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IM's 2nd goal. The GOAT at age 38 still doing his thing. Wow. Finn with a front row seat.
https://www.mlssoccer.com/video/goal-g-berterame-vs-por-42#goal-l-messi-vs-por-31
https://www.mlssoccer.com/video/goal-g-berterame-vs-por-42#goal-l-messi-vs-por-31
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Niche Cache
https://twitter.com/andrewvoerman/status/2056169344212894120
Selwyn United's finest Stallion – #AllWhites centre back Finn Surman – v the GOAT pic.twitter.com/3Kq64yDhI4
— Andrew Voerman (@andrewvoerman) May 18, 2026
Interviewer: Finn, there was one play in the second half where Messi's charging at you. You shadow him towards the corner, he shoots the ball, you block it. just how did you feel in that moment even though the team was down two-nil?
Finn Surman: I don't know. Just like, normal. I was annoyed that we were losing at the time, I think, and I mean it's good to somewhat keep us in the game, I guess. If he scores then it probably ends the game but, you know. It’s a nice thing. It's always nice to block a shot. But nothing really out of the ordinary.
Most Blocks in MLS in 2026:
Most Blocks in MLS in 2026:
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Finn Surman (Portland) – 29
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Kyle Rowles (DC United) – 16
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Micael (Inter Miami) - 15
This after he led the MLS in Defensive Clearances last year (he’s fourth in that count this time). The only two reasons he’s not really in the MLS All Star voting conversation at the moment is because his team sucks (14 points from 13 games, haven’t won consecutive games this year) and also because his reputation hasn’t quite gone beyond his his own fanbase yet. Remember it took Michael Boxall until last year to finally crack one of those things. There are 30 teams in MLS and everyone’s got at least two starting centre-backs so getting to the very top there requires more than just elite performances, if we’re being honest about it.
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Captain Surman a full game in a 1-3 loss. Aussie Bonetig on the pine.
San Jose flying high being 2nd in the West, Timbers a lowly 13th of 15 teams. Pressure on coach Neville.
Finn S & Boxy now off to Florida to join the AWs in camp.
Highlights
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Got some praise in highlights yesterday's game for not being afraid to allow a speedy San Jose attacker the outside.
Surman having the supreme confidence to crowd out then disposess the SJ player near the sideline, comfortably get the ball then recycle it to a team mate.
https://twitter.com/NZ_Football/status/2058752161526509856
Surman having the supreme confidence to crowd out then disposess the SJ player near the sideline, comfortably get the ball then recycle it to a team mate.
https://twitter.com/NZ_Football/status/2058752161526509856
Heading to the biggest stage ✨🏆
— New Zealand Football 🇳🇿 (@NZ_Football) May 25, 2026
Finn Surman on what it means to represent NZ at the 2026 FIFA World Cup 🇳🇿 pic.twitter.com/d55bLbDdyq
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New gaffer after the World Cup for Surman.
Phil Neville sacked this morning by the Timbers.
https://x.com/i/status/2058971808330895741
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Team not doing well this season, gaffer leaving, World Cup where he can shine.
Has been there two years now, so seems the perfect time to make the next move in his career to hopefully at the bare minimum a championship club.
Has been there two years now, so seems the perfect time to make the next move in his career to hopefully at the bare minimum a championship club.
Auckland will rise once more
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AucklandPhoenix wrote:
Team not doing well this season, gaffer leaving, World Cup where he can shine.
Has been there two years now, so seems the perfect time to make the next move in his career to hopefully at the bare minimum a championship club.
He's also only got six months left on his Portland contract, so if they want to cash in on him it has to be now. Hopefully for the sake of the nixes sell on % they do!
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https://twitter.com/thenichecache/status/2059147074852331702
Most Shots Blocked in MLS 2026
— The Niche Cache (@thenichecache) May 26, 2026
(at the mid-season World Cup break)
🥇 Finn Surman (POR) – 30
🥈 Kye Rowles (DCU) – 17
🥉 Micael (MIA) – 16
4⃣= Manu Duah (SD) – 15
4⃣= Lucas Bartlett (DCU) - 15#FlyingKiwis https://t.co/9Cz9hMY31R
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12 min chat with the Surmantor. Via Niche Cache
Seems very driven & high on self belief at the moment. Which will help him as his next club move will be a higher level again.
Lots of World Cup chat. He knows Vancouver/BC Place well.
https://twitter.com/SportsGuyJeremy/status/2057526649936306555
"What you see with Finn Surman is that he's consistent with everything in his life. His routine doesn't change. He just wants to be a professional footballer. He sets a great example in the locker room. That's why he's the captain." -Phil Neville #RCTID
— Jeremy Peterman𓅪 (@SportsGuyJeremy) May 21, 2026
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Maaaaaaatt wrote:AucklandPhoenix wrote:He's also only got six months left on his Portland contract, so if they want to cash in on him it has to be now. Hopefully for the sake of the nixes sell on % they do!
Team not doing well this season, gaffer leaving, World Cup where he can shine.
Has been there two years now, so seems the perfect time to make the next move in his career to hopefully at the bare minimum a championship club.
Jumping back to say I was wrong on this, Transfermarkt had his contract exporting 31 Dec 2026, but there is a one year option that the club can take up, so he has 18 months left.
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Blocked shots an important part here of the Sunderland model, as they somehow not only get to the PL, and stay there but climb into the European places! So Finn might have suitors if they’re keen on emulating this under dog model.
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