Hokie ClubPORTLAND, Ore. – Virginia Tech's Sam Joseph has signed with Portland Timbers2, as announced by the team last week.
Joseph, who went undrafted in the MLS SuperDraft 2026, earned his first MLS NEXT Pro contract after being invited by the Timbers as a trialist for their 2026 preseason.
“Sam has earned this opportunity through years of consistency, professionalism, and an elite competitive mindset,” remarked head coach Mike Brizendine. “The Portland Timbers organization is getting a top-class goalkeeper and an even better young man. We’re incredibly proud of him.”
During his time in Blacksburg, Joseph made 16 appearances for a 7-4-5 and recorded seven shutouts, one shy of matching the school record for shutouts in a season. The senior finished the 2025 slate with 46 saves and tallied a career-high 10 blocks at Clemson (Oct. 31). After his first week of game action as a Hokie, Joseph was awarded the ACC Player of the Week honor (Aug. 26).
Timbers2 regular season campaign will kick off on Sunday, Mar. 1 as they take on San Jose Earthquakes II.