Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle takes a look at the '3rd run' out of midfield and the increasing importance of such plays in MLS. Along with New York's Tim Cahill, RSL's Javier Morales and Ned Grabavoy and Colorado's Nathan Sturgis, Doyle talks about the key element that Timbers' team captain Will Johnson provides in the midfield.
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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
