The Portland Timbers have added a couple complementary pieces to their MLS Cup-winning squad, announcing the acquisitions of midfielder Ned Grabavoy and defender Zarek Valentin on Tuesday.
The confirmation comes after Goal USA first reported the moves last week.
Grabavoy, 32, joins Portland as a free agent after spending the 2015 campaign with New York City FC, notching two goals and three assists in 26 games (22 starts). The veteran, who can play wide and central midfield roles, had spent the previous six seasons with Real Salt Lake, for whom he appeared in two MLS Cup finals and one CONCACAF Champions League final.