Vincent Janssen
POT
CF
Playmaking Forward
Jun 15, 1994 (32)
Left
6'1"
174 lb
Portland TimbersNets hat trick
Janssen scored three goals to go with four shots (three on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 5-4 win over Minnesota United.
Analysis: Janssen scored a hat trick and created three chances during Saturday's goal-bonanza against Minnesota. It was one of the highest-scoring matches you're likely to see this season and Janssen was right at the center of it. He scored all three shots he put on goal and could have had assists with better finishing around him, this was a simply sublime showing.
Clears suspension
Janssen has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the clash with Minnesota on Saturday.
Analysis: Janssen has yet to start a match since joining Portland, making three appearance off the bench. He is set to remain a bench option, clocking in just 41 minutes of play with a shot and two tackles made.
Sent off in draw
Janssen received a red card as a substitute during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Los Angeles FC.
Analysis: Janssen was shown two yellow cards late in the game, ending up with a suspension that he'll serve in the next match against Austin. Therefore, his next chance to play will come on Sept. 5 versus Minnesota. The new signing has barely made an impact in three substitute outings for the Timbers, and his absence merely reduces the team's depth for the time being, with Kevin Kelsy benefiting in terms of playing time.
Plays 10 minutes on debut
Janssen played 10 minutes for his debut in Sunday's 3-1 Leagues Cup loss to Club America, according to the club.
Analysis: Janssen had been waiting on his P-1 visa to be approved, a procedural delay that had kept him out of Portland's earlier match against Seattle. His debut now confirms the paperwork has been finalized, and he brings significant experience with 165 goals and 61 assists across 454 professional appearances as he begins adding depth to the attack following Felipe Mora's departure to Atletico San Luis.
Unlikely to play Saturday
Janssen (not injury related) is unlikely to play in Saturday's clash against Seattle as he is still waiting for his P-1 visa to be approved, according to Jeremy Peterman of Cascadia FC.
Analysis: Janssen recently completed a permanent transfer to Portland on a two year deal after a four year stint at Royal Antwerp, bringing significant experience with 165 goals and 61 assists across 454 professional appearances. His visa delay is a procedural hurdle rather than a fitness concern, and he is expected to make his Timbers debut once the paperwork is finalized, adding depth to the attack following the departure of Felipe Mora to Atletico San Luis.
Joining Portland as free agent
Janssen completed a permanent transfer to Portland Timbers on Wednesday on a two-year deal until the end of the 2027/28 MLS season.
Analysis: Janssen joins the Timbers on a free transfer after a four-year stint at Royal Antwerp in Belgium. He'll add some much-needed depth in the attack following the departure of Felipe Mora, who will join Atletico San Luis in Liga MX in the coming days. Janssen has made 454 professional appearances in his career, scoring 165 goals and providing 61 assists.
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