Antony to miss 6 to 8 weeks as Timbers’ summer takes a hit

Antony to miss 6 to 8 weeks as Timbers’ summer takes a hit

BEAVERTON — The Portland Timbers returned to training this week without one of their most important players on the pitch. And according to manager Phil Neville, it’s going to be quite a bit of time before Antony returns.

Antony to miss 6 to 8 weeks as Timbers' summer takes a hit

Steel Brooks photoBEAVERTON — The Portland Timbers returned to training this week without one of their most important players on the pitch. And according to manager Phil Neville, it’s going to be quite a bit of time before Antony returns. Antony, the Timbers’ leading scorer with six goals, is expected to miss six to eight weeks following a hamstring injury sustained in the 46th minute of Portland’s 1-1 draw with San Jose on June 13. Just out of …