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Portland Timbers seal signing of former Newcastle defender Steven Taylor

The Portland Timbers secured the signing of former Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor on Monday.

Taylor had been a free agent after ending his 21-year association with Newcastle earlier this summer when his contract expired.

The 30-year-old had been linked with a move to Turkish side Fenerbahce, but he will instead move to MLS with the Timbers.

Taylor held talks and underwent a medical with the reigning MLS Cup champions last week before the team announced the deal on Monday.

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