Portland, OR, April 17, 2025 – OMORPHO, the leader in weighted training gear, today announced the signing of Portland Timbers captain and hometown favorite Diego Chara as its newest athlete ambassador. The partnership marks OMORPHO’s first Portland-based athlete collaboration, reinforcing the brand’s deep connection to its home market and commitment to helping world-class athletes train smarter.
A decorated Major League Soccer (MLS) veteran, Chara is widely regarded as one of the league’s best defensive midfielders. Since joining the Timbers in 2011, he has become the club’s all-time leader in appearances, earned MLS All-Star honors in 2019 and played a pivotal role in Portland’s 2015 MLS Cup victory. Known for his tireless work rate, leadership, and defensive prowess, Chara’s relentless work ethic aligns perfectly with OMORPHO’s mission to make every human stronger through its wearable resistance training gear.
“As a local company built on innovation in training technology, this partnership feels like a natural fit, and I am beyond excited to help athletes in Portland and beyond reach their full potential.”
“Having played for the Portland Timbers for 14 seasons, I’ve experienced the unwavering passion and loyalty that define our city’s fans, and it’s that same drive I see in OMORPHO,” said Chara. “As a local company built on innovation in training technology, this partnership feels like a natural fit, and I am beyond excited to help athletes in Portland and beyond reach their full potential.”
In the offseason, Chara began incorporating OMORPHO’s weighted G-Vest and Gravity Sportswear into his training regimen both in the gym and on the field to optimize his strength, endurance, and agility. Designed to add resistance without restricting movement, OMORPHO’s MicroLoad® design enhances performance by making every training session more effective. By training with OMORPHO gear, athletes like Chara can increase the intensity of their workouts while maintaining the speed and agility required for elite competition.
OMORPHO Founder and CEO Stefan Olander expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, “As a Portland-based company, we are thrilled to welcome Diego Chara to the OMORPHO family. Diego is an elite athlete and a respected leader, making him the perfect ambassador for our brand. His dedication to continuous athletic improvement aligns perfectly with our mission to help athletes of all levels train smarter and make every human stronger.”
As part of the partnership, Chara will wear OMORPHO’s Gravity Sportswear and weighted G-Vest during training and will be featured in upcoming OMORPHO creative campaigns.
Chara joins a growing roster of elite OMORPHO athletes including NFL running back Alexander Mattison, four-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson, WTA star Ajla Tomljanović, and Olympic high jumper Vashti Cunningham.
For more information on OMORPHO and its innovative Gravity Sportswear and weighted G-Vest collections, visit OMORPHO.com or follow @Omorpho on Instagram or TikTok.
