Olander Tangkjaer '26 Recruiting Profile

In Summary for 2024:
*Training Player at the Portland Timbers

*Plays for United PDX (ECNL Team) (2023 Cup Winner)

*Plays for Lakeridge High School's Varsity Team (2023 State Cup Winner)

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As a dedicated and passionate soccer player, I am excited to take my skills to the next level as a coming college student-athlete. 

I live in Portland, Oregon with my family but I was born in Denmark and hold dual citizenship.

I have been with the Portland Timbers since January 2023 as a training player and absolutely love it. It is such a privilege to train with such talent each day, and the coaching capacity and resources are second to none.

I had a short stint with the Olympic Development Program (ODP) from 2022 - 2023. It was at ODP Timbers first noticed me.

I the starting keeper for the 08 OPFC Academy Team.

2023: I do the online High School program (Bakers Web Academy) at the Timbers facility.

2024: I transitioned over to United PDX (who won State Championship in 2023) as they are an ECNL Team and offers the best Club development in Oregon.

Notes from the Portland Timbers March 2024 Assessment:

"Has great shot stopping ability"

"Has improved drastically with his positions and angles in the goal"

"Olander is incredible strong and athletic, and he is only going to get bigger"

"He has shown very good mental strength but needs to remember that he does not need to be perfect and that mistakes are normal"

"Stays calm under pressure"