ALJAZ IVACIC NEWS

Concedes three in loss Ivacic registered six saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat by the Philadelphia Union.

Impact Ivacic was by far the busier of the two keepers Saturday. He faced nine shots on goal saving six of them. The Slovakian recently joined the Revolution, from his three appearances he has posted one clean sheet. It is unlikely he will improve upon that in New England's next against NY City, City have won six of their last seven matches.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four to New York Ivacic allowed four goals while making two saves during Saturday's 4-2 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Ivacic conceded two goals in each half as New England dropped all three points Saturday. The keeper has started back-to-back matches for the Revs keeping one clean sheet while making seven saves.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet at Chicago Ivacic registered three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 96th minute.

Impact Ivacic moved into the starting lineup for the first time this year, leaving Henrich Ravas on the bench Saturday. While the clean sheet may increase his chances of retaining the position, Ivacic will need to put in a significant effort to stay solid when tougher tests come for a side that previously allowed 18 goals in 10 matches. Up next is a visit to New York Red Bulls' 11th-ranked attack.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

New England Revolution sign goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The New England Revolution have signed goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic through the 2025 MLS season, the club announ...

APRIL 23 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs with Revs Ivacic has agreed on a two year deal with the Revolution, keeping him with the team until the end of 2025.

Impact Ivacic will return to MLS following his departure from Portland. He had started 53 matches in 54 appearances since 2020, allowing 94 goals with 193 saves and eight clean sheets over four campaigns. The keeper is set to challenge Henrich Ravas for the starting role, especially with the team's early season struggles.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers waive goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Waived The Portland Timbers have waived goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic, the club announced Tuesday. Ivacic departs after P...

MARCH 20 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Remains under contract Ivacic is under contract with Portland in 2024 after making 15 appearances in 2023.

Impact Ivacic had an eventful 2023 to say the least. He had arguments with the coaching staff, he ended up suspended, he struggled when on the pitch. It was simply a mess. Yet he heads into 2024 as the top senior goalkeeper on the roster, surprisingly giving him some sort of route into the first team for pre-season.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Handed three-match suspension Ivacic was handed a three-match suspension by the league after it was reported that he used threatening language toward team staff, per the Oregon Live.

Impact Ivacic has been out of action since August as he continues to deal with a back injury. Now with this suspension, he will not return for the remainder of the regular season. His future at the club is also in jeopardy, with David Bingham expected to remain the first choice keeper for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLS suspends Aljaz Ivacic for threatening language towards Portland Timbers staff Ivacic was suspended in the wake of a complaint he filed with the MLSPA, and an increasingly ugly dispute with the club.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Trains Tuesday Ivacic (back) is back to training ahead of Saturday's match versus the Galaxy, per Ryan Clarke of the Oregonian.

Impact Ivacic is back in training after missing the last month with a back injury. If all does well, he could be fit to return for Saturday. Prior to his injury, the keeper had allowed 29 goals in 15 games, making 56 saves while completing just two clean sheets in that span. David Bingham has been his backup will likely take over his job once deemed fit.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Austin Ivacic (back) is out for Sunday's trip to Austin, according to the Portland injury report.

Impact Ivacic will miss Sunday's trip, which isn't a major change after four matches on the sideline. David Bingham has taken over as the starting option in between the posts and should continue in the role moving forward. His first chance to return is Wednesday's clash with San Jose.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows five against Dynamo Ivacic made three saves and allowed five goals in Monday's 5-0 defeat against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Ivacic was left completely vulnerable against Houston, as he allowed five goals while making three saves in the loss. The 29-year-old was unfortunate to be left behind a back line that looked horrible and very sluggish as he was pretty much their only line of defense throughout the whole first half. He will look to rebound in their next game against a Whitecaps team that has scored 38 goals in 23 matches this season.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seven saves, four goals allowed Ivacic registered seven saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-1 defeat versus Minnesota United.

Impact For the second time this 2023 MLS season, Ivacic was able to log more than five saves during a game. But unlike the first iteration, Ivacic conceded more than three goals, also the second time he has done that this year. Ivacic will try to redeem himself at Colorado on Tuesday.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one in return to lineup Ivacic made two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus New York City FC.

Impact Ivacic made his first start since June 3 after serving time with the Slovenian national team. He's only been able to keep two clean sheets this season, allowing 20 goals on 46 saves in 13 appearances. The keeper is set to face off against Minnesota on Saturday, who have scored five goals in the last five matches.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start on bench Ivacic is on the bench for Wednesday's match versus the Chicago Fire.

Impact Ivacic returned from international duty with Slovenia and is available off the bench Wednesday. He has only completed two clean sheets thus far, allowing 19 goals on 44 saves in 12 appearances this season.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Timbers Ivacic (not injury related) has returned to Portland ahead of Wednesday's MLS clash against the Fire.

Impact Ivacic has missed his club team's last two games while away on international duty with Slovenia, but he will be expected back ahead of David Bingham in goal on Wednesday.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to national team Ivacic has been called up by the Slovenia National Team for upcoming European Championship qualifiers on June 16 and 19.

Impact Ivacic will miss Portland's next two MLS matches against FC Dallas and San Jose over the next two weekends while competing with his national team, and he might be questionable for the Chicago game on June 21 as well. David Bingham should take over as the starter in goal while he's away.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Single-save clean sheet Ivacic made one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Ivacic faced just one shot and stopped it for a clean sheet Saturday. The goalkeeper has just two clean sheets through 12 starts, a disappointing pace, though he has two both in his last four matches. Ivacic managed just six clean sheets in 32 starts in 2022 and is on pace to improve that in 2023.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four goals to Kansas City Ivacic made four saves but conceded four goals in Sunday's 4-1 defeat against Sporting KC.

Impact Ivacic was beaten by strikes from Erik Thommy, Daniel Salloi and Felipe Hernandez on Sunday, as well as an own goal from Larrys Mabiala. He'll want to bounce back from this result next weekend against the Western Conference-leading Sounders, which have scored 21 goals through 15 matches this season.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal to Minnesota Ivacic made four saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Minnesota United.

Impact Ivacic will be disappointed that he allowed Bongokuhle Hlongwane to score the winner with virtually the last kick of Saturday's game. He'll try to bounce back next weekend against Sporting KC, which have scored just nine goals through 14 matches this season.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four-save clean sheet Ivacic recorded four saves and secured a clean sheet in Thursday's 0-0 draw against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Ivacic logged four saves thrice across his six appearances from April 16 to May 18. However, the clean sheet is Ivacic's first across 2023. He will try to maintain another during Portland's next game, currently scheduled against Minnesota United on Saturday.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brilliant in win Ivacic registered five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Ivacic faced five shots and stopped every single one, only being beaten by an own goal from Zac McGraw. Ivacic has been excellent with 31 saves in eight starts, with the only blemish on his record being no clean sheets in that span, despite conceding only 14 times. With Ivacic in good form it's a matter of time before the clean sheets start coming.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in draw Ivacic recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Austin FC.

Impact Ivacic conceded two goals Saturday, and he has now conceded at least once in every appearance this season. He made just two saves too, his second fewest this season. He faces a slightly more difficult matchup next Saturday versus Vancouver, a side which has scored 14 goals in 10 league matches this season.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal to St. Louis Ivacic made zero saves and conceded a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against St. Louis City.

Impact Ivacic was beaten by a Celio Pompeu strike on Saturday, but his side was able to hit back just minutes later and secure all three points. Ivacic is still looking for his first clean sheet of the season and next weekend he will face 11th-placed Austin FC, which have scored just eight goals in nine MLS matches.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two goals to Cincinnati Ivacic made four saves but conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Ivacic was beaten by a Sergio Santos header and a strike from Brandon Vazquez on Saturday as his search continues for a first clean sheet of the season. Next weekend he will face the Western Conference leaders St. Louis City, which have scored a league-high 21 goals through nine MLS matches and already defeated the Timbers back in March.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE