As reported by Cesar Luis Merlo, Tom Bogert, and Jeff Carlisle, the Portland Timbers and Sebastian Blanco have come to terms on a two-year contract extension. Better yet, it is reported that Blanco’s new contract has been brought down from a Designated Player deal to TAM-level salary, which gives the Timbers the ability to sign a third Designated Player in 2022.
Sources: Portland Timbers and Sebastian Blanco have agreed on a new two-year deal. Will soon finalize/sign. @CLMerlo 1st reported.
Blanco's deal will be in the TAM-range, giving the Timbers DP flexibility.