Timbers and defender Liam Ridgewell part ways

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Timbers and defender Liam Ridgewell have mutually parted ways.
Ridgewell played for the Timbers for five seasons and made 97 appearances, all starts. The two-time All-Star was on the Portland team that won the MLS Cup in 2015 and appeared in 13 overall postseason games.
Portland team owner Merritt Paulson called Ridgewell “one of the most important and influential signings in Timbers history.”
The 34-year-old from England had six goals over hi