Portland Timbers have signed the former Newcastle United centre-half Steven Taylor.
The 30-year-old Taylor made 10 Premier League appearances last season but could not help Newcastle avoid relegation from England’s top flight.
Taylor was a free agent after his contract expired at Newcastle, who were relegated to the Championship last season.
“Steven Taylor gives us a proven piece that can step into our back line and perform immediately,” the Portland coach Caleb Porter said.
“His experience and leadership will be very important to our team down the stretch.”
The MLS Cup champions Portland Timbers, who lost to Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on Sunday, are seventh in the Western Conference standings.