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MLS journeyman Ned Grabavoy announces retirement

The Portland Timbers midfielder is stepping away from the sport after 13 MLS campaigns with six clubs.

Portland Timbers veteran Ned Grabavoy will retire at season's end, the club announced Tuesday, wrapping a career that saw the midfielder make more 300 appearances over 13 MLS campaigns.

The 33-year-old signed with the Timbers as a free agent this past offseason, having previously played for the LA Galaxy, the Columbus Crew, the San Jose Earthquakes, Real Salt Lake and New York City FC.

Grabavoy, who has compiled 17 goals and 31 assists over 301 regular season matches, won MLS Cup titles with the Galaxy in 2005 and RSL in 2009.