PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Jordanian National team is using the University of Portland as their base camp during the group stage of the World Cup. It’s a historic moment for the country, as it has never sent a squad to the tournament before. It’s also an exciting moment for their fans like Portland resident and Jordanian Zain Obeidat. “I was like, ‘Yes! Oh my god! We’re going to see Jordanian soccer players from my country,’” Obeidat said. “I was like really, really excited.