MLSsoccer.com interviews Head Coach John Spencer and Owner and President Merritt Paulson.
With the Timbers
announcing their first four players for their MLS roster yesterday
, MLSsoccer.com came to Portland to interview Head Coach John Spencer and Owner and President Merritt Paulson about building a roster for next season, Soccer City, USA, and their thoughts on the Designated Player rule.
Firstly, Spencer discusses building his MLS roster and the expectations for the Timbers' first season:
Next, Paulson tells MLSsoccer.com what makes Portland "Soccer City, USA", why he hired John Spencer and more:
Finally, Paulson and Spencer both comment on the possibility that the Portland franchise signs a designated player: