Obama had just won the Iowa caucus, the first step in his march to the presidency, and there was something about the way Obama spoke that moved Rooney. ”Roy marveled at the mix of nationalities and their talented players, rattling off several names. In 1966, 20-year-old Brazilian-born Eli Durante scored six goals for Ecuadorian club Emelec in an LA tournament in 1966. The Portland Thorns, benefiting from big crowds and shared infrastructure with the MLS Portland Timb.