By Braden Chalker Santiago Moreno has signed a new contract with Portland Timbers, keeping him at the club through the 2026 MLS season with an option for 2027. Moreno has become a mainstay in the Timbers XI upon joining in the summer of 2021, staking his claim as one of the top up-and-coming young forwards in the league. Moreno’s current deal was set to expire following the conclusion of the 2025 season. The 23-year-old bagged three goals and six assists in 29 starts last term, and has registered 11 goals and 15 assists overall in 88 appearances across all competitions for Portland. “Santi has…