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Starts all 35 matches played in 2025 Surman started 35 of the 35 games played (including the playoffs) for Portland during the 2025 MLS season.

Impact Surman enjoyed an outstanding 2025 season in his first full MLS campaign, establishing himself as one of the league's most reliable center backs. He tallied 247 clearances, 44 tackles, and 41 blocks while staying fit, logging over 3,000 minutes of play. Looking ahead, his future with Portland appears bright as he's expected to see significant playing time in 2026 again and is even in contention for New Zealand's World Cup roster next summer.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Surman (lower body) is in the starting XI for the Wild Card round against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Surman will return to the field after being sidelined for one game due to the injury. The center-back has been a regular participant throughout the season, and he produced more than five clearances and two blocks in each of his last four matches played. Dario Zuparic will be among the substitutes with Surman back in the initial lineup.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Surman (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's clash with San Diego, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Surman was a late addition to the injury report ahead of Decision Day. He went the full 90 last time out, so the severity of the injury is unclear. Portland are safe in the playoffs, so if he can't go Saturday it would give him some rest before the playoffs kick off.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Imperious defensive effort Surman recorded three tackles (two won), nine clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Surman marked a team-high with three tackles (two won) and a matched the team-high with nine clearances Saturday in their narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of rivals Seattle. After not recording more than two blocks in a single appearance across his first 27 appearances (27 starts), the central defender has made at least three blocks in each of his last four appearances. In his first full season with Portland Surman has contributed to six clean sheets across 31 appearances (31 starts).

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eight clearances in victory Surman registered one tackle (zero won) and eight clearances in Friday's 1-0 victory against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Surman logged a disciplined 90 minutes at the back, helping Portland keep a clean sheet and neutralize LAFC's limited attacking efforts with eight clearances, one tackle and one block. He won several aerial duels to disrupt opposition transitions in key moments when LAFC was pushing for a late equalizer. Surman has been an undisputed starter in central defense, missing only two matches in his first full season with Portland, and his consistency is becoming a key asset for the Timbers' upward push.

JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Timbers Surman is back from international duty and is available for Friday's clash against San Jose as he wasn't listed on the MLS injury report.

Impact Surman played both full matches with New Zealand against Ivory Coast and Ukraine, and he is now back in Portland and expected to return directly to the starting XI for Friday's game against San Jose.

JUNE 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers take on the San Jose Earthquakes in Western Conference action

The Portland Timbers host the San Jose Earthquakes in conference action

JUNE 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Will represent New Zealand Surman has been called up by New Zealand for the friendly games against Ivory Coast and Ukraine on June 8 and June 10, respectively.

Impact Surman has been an undisputed starter in the backline for Portland this season and will miss Sunday's match against St. Louis due to the call-up. He should return in time to face San Jose on June 13. His absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Dario Zuparic expected to replace him in the central defense on Sunday.

JUNE 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Repels Seattle attack in draw Surman generated four tackles (one won), five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Surman was a force in the Portland backline Saturday, leading the team with four tackles (one won) and tying a team-high with five clearances over his 90 minutes of play. The central defender made his return to the lineup after being rotated out of the squad in Portland's midweek league matchup that preceded Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Seattle. Overall, Surman has made 13 appearances (13 starts) this season and has played the full 90 minutes in 12 of those appearances.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Timbers sign New Zealand D Finn Surman The Portland Timbers signed New Zealand defender Finn Surman on Friday.Surman, 20, agreed to a contract through the 2026 season with a club...

JULY 19, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Portland Timbers sign defender Finn Surman | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The Portland Timbers have acquired center back Finn Surman from A-League side Wellington Phoenix, the club...

JULY 19, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs with Portland Surman has completed a transfer out of free agency to Portland, his new club announced.

Impact Surman has spent the past three seasons in New Zealand but is making the jump to America, as he is joining Portland on a two-and-a-half-year deal. The 20-year-old isn't likely to see much time to begin with, serving in a rotational role at best and obtained for more of a future purpose. He won't join the team until after the Olympics, as he is set to compete with New Zealand.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE