PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — At a chilly morning practice for the Portland Timbers, most of the players are bundled up against the threat of rain, even snow.
Not captain Jack Jewsbury. He’s out in the 30 degree temperatures in short sleeves and shorts.
Perhaps he’s so focused that he’s impervious to the cold, or maybe he works so hard that he’s sweating soon despite it. More likely it’s a little of both for the Timbers’ 30-year-old midfielder, who has big expectations for Portland’s second Major League Soccer season
The Timbers made a splash as an MLS expansion franchise last season. An already established and rabid fan base helped amp up the excitement for Portland’s second professional sports team.
