By Jose M. Romero /@RomeroJoseM

For FOX Deportes

PORTLAND, Ore. – One member of the Portland Timbers’ Colombian crew is gone, part of a trade during the long hiatus for many Major League Soccer clubs recently.

But the leader of the group remains. Midfielder Diego Chara is the guy who has been in town the longest out of the four Colombian Timbers. He’s the one who has worn the  captain’s armband, as recently as May 20. And he is being asked to not only help guide the Portland attack on offense, but help his countrymen/teammates adjust to life in the Rose City and the U.S.

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