The Portland Timbers were busy Friday partaking in their first training session in Columbus with a host of national and international media in attendance. Head coach Caleb Porter, defender Liam Ridgewell and midfielder Darlington Nagbe all were then part of the official 2015 MLS Cup Press Conference at the Greater Columbus Convention Center
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PHOTOS | Images from the Portland Timbers training session in Columbus and official MLS Cup Press Conference
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17:33"Getting the team together from a cultural point of view, making sure we build bonds" | Neville talks about his aims for preseason
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"I do think we've got good options" | Grabavoy talks about strengthening the team
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"It's a super exciting year" | Finn Surman on preparing for MLS season, World Cup
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"I was excited about the project" | Bye talks about signing with Portland
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"I will do the best I have" | Velde talks about starting preseason
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PHOTOS | Timbers open 2026 preseason
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Timbers kick off 2026 preseason Jan. 12, presented by Old Trapper Beef Jerky
