PORTLAND, Ore. -- The MLS Cup champion Portland Timbers have signed free agent midfielder Ned Grabavoy, who played last season with New York City FC,
The 32-year-old Grabavoy is a 12-year MLS veteran. Prior to playing for NYCFC last year for the team's inaugural season, he spent six seasons with Real Salt Lake.
He was drafted by the Los Angeles Galaxy as the 14th overall selection in 2004 and has also played for the San Jose Earthquakes and the Columbus Crew.
Also on Tuesday, the Timbers acquired defender Zarek Valentin from the Montreal Impact in exchange for an international roster spot.