Portland Timbers sign Vincent Janssen to bolster attack
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Portland Timbers have signed former Netherlands striker Vincent Janssen on a two-year deal. Janssen, 32, joins after four seasons with Royal Antwerp, where he scored 64 goals in 173 appearances and captained the team. The Timbers, currently in 10th place in the Western Conference, recently hired Martí Cifuentes as head coach. Janssen expressed excitement about joining the team and aims to make an impact in the upcoming matches. The Timbers will face the Seattle Sounders next on Saturday.
- •Timbers sign Vincent Janssen from Royal Antwerp.
- •Janssen scored 64 goals during his time in Belgium.
- •Team is currently 10th in the Western Conference.
- •Next match is against the Seattle Sounders on Saturday.
- •Martí Cifuentes is the new head coach of the Timbers.
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Portland Timbers announce signing of former Netherlands and Spurs star striker
"The Portland Timbers have announced the signing of former Dutch international striker Vincent Janssen, who heads to the MLS after four seasons with Belgian side Royal Antwerp
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