The Portland Timbers have signed free agent midfielder Ned Grabavoy. Grabavoy is the first free agent that Portland has ever signed.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reported last week that the Timbers were planning to sign both Valentin and free agent midfielder Ned Grabavoy.
Here is the full press release from the Timbers:
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers have signed free agent midfielder Ned Grabavoy, it was announced today. Per league and club policy, terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Grabavoy becomes Portland's first-ever free agent signing in MLS.
"Ned is a versatile, veteran player that brings a great deal of MLS and CONCACAF Champions League experience to the club," said Gavin Wilkinson, general manager of the Timbers.