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News, Blog and GuidesThe Canadian goalkeeper, who terminated his contract with LAFC after failing to win back-to-back titles, is finalizing his move to the Portland Timbers.
Bryan ArellanoBryxn_AAndy HallEstados UnidosUpdate: Jan 6th, 2024 13:40 EST
Simon FearnUSA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
Canadian goalkeeper and MLS Cup winner Maxime Crépeau had hoped to become one of a select group of players to have won back-to-back titles but the Columbus Crew denied him and LAFC of that honor as were crowned the new monarchs of Major League Soccer last month.
Since then, the Black & Gold have signed new goalkeeper – Hugo Lloris, a World Cup winner with France in 2018. That, it seems, prompted Crepeau to make the decision to move on. He is set to join Portland Timbers after two years in Los Angeles. It wasn’t the only reason – his contract had expired and he was already a free agent… He leaves having made 51 appearances for the franchise.
Tom Bogert, MLS insider and journalist for The Athletic reports that Portland are delighted to be hiring one of the best goalkeepers in MLS on a free transfer – Crépeau’s arrival will undoubtedly strengthen the team defensively.
BREAKING: The Portland Timbers are finalizing a deal to sign Canadian int'l GK Maxime Crepeau, per sources.Crepeau, 29, made back-to-back MLS Cups w/ LAFC, winning 2022. Portland ecstatic to get one of MLS' top GKs in free agency & add his leadership.https://t.co/kYG5Q0oX08 pic.twitter.com/HcyAnHi5EM
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) January 5, 2024
Timbers hire new keepers
Curiously, the Timbers recently announced the signings of Trey Muse and James Pantemis, both goalkeepers. However, the Canadian is vastly more experienced and will be a new leader in the squad under new coach Phil Neville, who arrived at the start of November.
