BEAVERTON, Ore. — It might be several weeks before Vytas Andriuškeviu010dius debuts for the Portland Timbers. Wednesday’s first training session with the Timbers was essentially the start of preseason for the Lithuanian left back.
But the 25-year-old — who goes simply by Vytas — made a strong impression during his introduction to local media at the club’s training facility.
“I can talk forever,” he said after answering questions for six minutes.
Whether or not Vytas is the answer at left back for Portland might take a while to determine. Timbers coach Caleb Porter said Wednesday that the team will be smart about integrating Vytas into the lineup.