DC United sign Portland Timbers keeper Cronin

The Portland Timbers have come to an agreement to loan goalkeeper Steve Cronin to D.C. United of Major League Soccer for the remainder of the 2009 MLS season, it was announced today pending league and USSF approval.

Cronin, 26, played 28 matches for the Timbers during the 2009 USL First Division season and finished the campaign ranked among league leaders in wins (15), shutouts (10), goals-against average (0.68) and saves (97). Following the season, he was named the league’s Goalkeeper of the Year and an All-League First-Team selection.

"This is a great opportunity for Steve and well deserved,” said Timbers head coach Gavin Wilkinson. “Additionally, this allows him to possibly get a few extra games in before taking a well-deserved break.”