The future of Reggae Boyz striker Darren Mattocks with MLS outfit Portland Timbers remains uncertain, after the club opted against renewing his contract for the upcoming season.

The Timbers had given notice that they intended to renew Mattock’s contract for the 2018 season but in a complete reversal of fortunes, however, the club later declined to do so.

It is understood that the issue could be Mattock’s salary and its impact on the club’s wage cap.  The 27-year-old forward earned just a little over $316,000 in guaranteed compensation in 2017, and was likely in line for a raise pursuant to his 2018 option.

The increase is, however, believed to be above and beyond what the club could afford.

Mattocks provided the spark in a late season run for the Timbers, which saw the team finish atop the Western Conference standings and claim the Cascadia Cup.  Portland were however, eliminated in the playoffs semifinals after a loss to the Houston Dynamo.