Former Newcastle defender Taylor joins MLS side Portland Timbers

The 30-year-old Taylor made 10 Premier League appearances last season but could not help Newcastle avoid relegation from England's top flight.

Former Newcastle defender Taylor joins MLS side Portland Timbers

(Reuters)





Taylor was a free agent after his contract expired at Newcastle, who were relegated to the English championship (second tier).

"Steven Taylor gives us a proven piece that can step into our backline and perform immediately," coach Caleb Porter told the club's website (www.timbers.com).

"His experience and leadership will be very important to our team down the stretch."

MLS Cup champions Portland Timbers, who lost to Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on Sunday, are seventh in the Western Conference standings.





(Reporting by Ian Rodricks in Bengaluru; editing by Sudipto Ganguly)


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