Higgins enters his fourth season with the Timbers in 2009. The veteran midfielder as totaled 4,927 minutes over 68 matches and four goals during his time in Portland.

2008: Set career marks with the Portland Timbers playing in 28 matches and logging 2,313 minutes ... He also matched a career high with two goals, including the game-winner in a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Thunder on April 24 at PGE Park ... Was named to the USL First Division Team of the Week in Week 2

 

2007: Played in 23 matches and logged 1,680 minutes with the Portland Timbers ... started all four playoff matches and recorded an assist against the Vancouver Whitecaps in the first round.

 

2006: Logged 831 minutes in 10 matches for the Orange County Blue Star of the PDL ... trained with Major League Soccer’s Chivas USA ... made six appearances with the Chivas USA Reserve Squad (three starts), and totaled 346 minutes. 

 

2005: Totaled 934 minutes in 16 matches with the Portland Timbers and recorded two goals ... scored both goals during the season against Northwest rival the Seattle Sounders ... was named to the USL First Division Team of the Week for Week 18. 

 

2001-2004: Suited up for the Orange County Blue Star ... in 2004, spread 1,202 minutes across 13 matches to help Orange County finish on top of the Southwest Division. 

 

COLLEGE: Finished his college career at Cal State Fullerton with 34 points (13g, 8a) in 67 total matches ... notched a career-high eight goals his junior season ... appeared in seven games for the Titans his freshman year.  

 

PERSONAL: Works in the real estate business when not playing soccer ... has traveled the world extensively ... favorite city in the world is London, England ... lists Led Zeppelin and 2-Pac as his favorite musicians ... counts Arsenal as his favorite soccer side.