They might not be the Designated Player status player suggested, but nonetheless three players signed on for the Portland Timbers Thursday.
Midfielder Rodrigo Lopez played for the second division Timbers the last two seasons. The Mexican, now 23, rejoins MLS, after a relatively unsuccessful stint with Chivas USA. Lopez is perhaps least famous for playing on a U12 side with Goal.com youth editor J.R. Eskilson.
Defender Chris Taylor and forward Spencer Thompson were draft picks.
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Portland Timbers Signs Two Draft Picks, D-2 Player