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Jake Gleeson

(Randy L. Rasmussen/Oregonian)

Portland Timbers backup goalkeeper Jake Gleeson is expected to miss the next 3-5 weeks as he recovers from a high ankle sprain.

Gleeson sustained the injury in a Feb. 10 preseason match against the San Jose Earthquakes in Tucson, Arizona.

The 24-year-old keeper has not been at Timbers training since the injury and was seen using a crutch after training Monday.

Still, the injury does not appear to be very serious and Gleeson could re-join training before the start of the MLS regular season.

Timbers starting goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey, who is dealing with a tight hip and has not been in full training since the club returned from Tucson, Arizona on Feb. 12, is expected to return to full training Wednesday.

-- Jamie Goldberg | jgoldberg@oregonian.com

503-853-3761 | @jamiebgoldberg