A day after being confirmed as the USSF Division 2-Pro League's leading goal and points-scorer, Portland Timbers midfielder Ryan Pore was named League MVP by the U.S. Soccer Federation. Pore, who was one of four players signed by the Timbers to be part of their inaugural season in Major League Soccer, was joined on the league's Best XI by Austin's Eddie Johnson and Jamie Watson and Rochester's Aaron Pitchkolan and Troy Roberts.