Portland Timbers soccer chief Gavin Wilkinson feels DP Jose Adolfo Valencia will be a big hit in MLS.

Valencia is only 19, but Wilkinson is confident he'll prove his worth.

"If you start to look at the make-up of the team and how ambitious each and every player on the squad is, the prerequisite is the ability to develop within the organization and athleticism," Wilkinson said. "So he fits the bill on those; we were able to check the boxes on those with him.

"Next is to get him into the preseason and see what he can do on the field, get him to acclimated quickly and move forward."