Gabriel Torres is heading to Houston to join up with the Panama national side ahead of their Copa Centroamericana contest with Nicaragua on Wednesday.

The Rapids forward will stay with Panama until the end of the tournament, on Saturday night, which means he will miss the home game with Portland Timbers (TICKETS).

Torres has been called up following the side's 2-2 tie with Costa Rica on Sunday. The draw was enough for Costa Rica to qualify for the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Panama can still qualify for the Copa Centroamericana final, but needs to win by more than three goals against Nicaragua at BBVA Compass Stadium.