The Portland Timbers are set to sign Dutch forward Vincent Janssen, a former Tottenham player, as a free agent from Royal Antwerp. The signing coincides with Felipe Mora鈥檚 departure to Atl茅tico San Luis and will not use a designated player slot. Janssen has a strong track record, having scored 24 goals for Monterrey in his previous North American stint and 13 goals last season in Belgium. As the team adjusts under new head coach Mart铆 Cifuentes, this marks their first significant signing of the summer transfer window. Currently sitting just outside of playoff contention in the Western Conference, the Timbers aim to leverage Janssen to enhance their attacking options.

By the Numbers
  • Janssen scored 13 goals and provided 7 assists in 40 appearances last season.
  • While with Monterrey, he netted 24 goals over three seasons.
State of Play
  • The Timbers are positioned 10th in the Western Conference, just two points from the playoff cut-off.
  • The team has won both matches since returning from the World Cup break, including a dominant 5-1 win against the Seattle Sounders.
What's Next

With Janssen鈥檚 arrival, the Timbers plan to bolster their offense and may explore further moves in the transfer market to strengthen the squad as they aim for a playoff spot.

Bottom Line

The signing of Vincent Janssen represents a strategic move for the Timbers as they transition to a new era, seeking to improve their standings and playoff chances in the current season.