MX23RW : Monday, November 25 04:57:45| >> :600:2013909:2013909:

Steven Taylor ends spell with Portland Timbers

Steven Taylor will return to Europe after his time in the MLS with Portland Timbers was brought to an end.

Steven Taylor and the Portland Timbers have mutually agreed to go their separate ways after just three and a half months.

The former Newcastle United defender linked up with the MLS side in August but the decision has been made for him to search for a new club.

The 30-year-old told the club's official website: "I'd like to thank everyone at Portland Timbers for an unforgettable few months on and off the field.

"Firstly, I've got to thank Merritt Paulson and Gavin Wilkinson for giving me the opportunity to represent such a fantastic club as well as Caleb Porter, my team-mates and all the staff. Caleb is a top-class coach and I loved playing for him. There's a great locker room at the club and the players made me feel at home from day one.

"The backroom team have also been brilliant with me. I've never felt fitter. I didn't miss a day's training and I loved coming to work every day.

"Also, I want to thank the Timbers Army for their support on the pitch and in the city. They were so welcoming and so supportive. I loved playing for them. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Portland, and the club, the people and city couldn't have done more for me. I was proud to pull on the jersey and represent the club, especially in such a special place to play like Providence Park.

"While I will be returning to the other side of the Atlantic, I wish the Timbers and their supporters all the best as I continue following them and supporting them from afar."

Taylor scored one goal in nine starts during his time in Oregon.

ID:287472: cacheID:287472:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2645:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Steven Taylor in action for Newcastle on January 1, 2015
Read Next:
Steven Taylor 'to join Portland Timbers'
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS

Eastern Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Inter MiamiInter Miami34228479493074
2Columbus Crew34199672403266
3FC CincinnatiCincinnati341851158481059
4Orlando City34157125950952
5Charlotte FCCharlotte FC34149114637951
6New York City FCNY City34148125449550
7New York Red BullsNY Red Bulls34111495550547
8CF MontrealMontreal341110134864-1643
9Atlanta UnitedAtlanta341010144649-340
10DC United341010145270-1840
11Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia34910156255737
12Toronto34114194061-2137
13Nashville SCNashville3499163854-1636
14New England RevolutionNew England3494213774-3731
15Chicago Fire3479184062-2230

Western Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Los Angeles FCLos Angeles34197863432064
2Los Angeles GalaxyLA Galaxy34197869501964
3Real Salt LakeSalt Lake341611765481759
4Seattle SoundersSeattle34169951351657
5Houston DynamoHouston34159104739854
6Minnesota UnitedMinnesota Utd34157125849952
7Colorado RapidsColorado34155146160150
8Portland TimbersPortland341211116556947
9Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver34138135249347
10Austin FCAustin34119143948-942
11Dallas34118155456-241
12St Louis City34813135063-1337
13Sporting Kansas CityKansas3487195166-1531
14San Jose EarthquakesEarthquakes3463254178-3721


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!