Finn Surman Shines at World Cup | Christchurch News

Finn Surman, New Zealand’s 22-year-old defender, stole the spotlight at the World Cup with a stunning goal against Egypt and a tournament-leading nine blocked shots — even as his team fell 5-1 to Belgium. Now playing for Portland Timbers in MLS, Surman’s breakout performances have drawn European eyes, with coach Darren Bazeley calling him one of the players poised for top-league moves — a boost that could elevate the entire Kiwi squad. With the MLS season restarting July 17, fans are watching to see if Surman’s global buzz turns into a bigger leap. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/62052c951fe37ba7