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Jeff Attinella
Jeff Attinella (born September 29, 1988) is an American soccer player currently playing for Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer. He is also a children's book author.
Career.
Career College and amateur.
Attinella is a product of the University of South Florida where he played between 2007 and 2010. He was awarded NSCAA Third Team All-Region, Hermann Trophy Watch List and Soccer America Preseason All American in 2010, NSCAA First Team All-American, Big East Goalkeeper of the Year and
in MLS. The Portland Timbers previously owned his MLS rights but sent them to Minnesota United as part of a trade for goalkeeper Jeff Attinella.
International.
Ibarra was called up to United States national team for an October 2014 friendly against Ecuador, becoming the first American second division player called up to the national team since 2005. He earned his first cap against Honduras on October 14, 2014.
Ibarra received a second call up to the national team for the final two games of the 2014 campaign but did not