CRISTHIAN PAREDES NEWS

Own goal proves costly Paredes had an own goal and one shot (zero on goal) in Thursday's 3-2 defeat to FC Dallas.

Impact Paredes had a night to forget Thursday, with his 87th-minute own goal proving costly after it marked the decisive goal that would give Dallas the win. However, he did have a good match in the defense before the mistake, notching four tackles, three interceptions and two clearances.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas beats Portland 3-2 on late own goal by Timbers' Cristhian Paredes

Petar Musa and defender Nkosi Tafari scored in the second half and FC Dallas turned a late own goal by Portland midfielder Cristhian Paredes into a 3-2 victory, snapping the Timber...

JULY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Subbed on against San Jose Earthquakes Paredes recorded no stats in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Paredes replaced David Ayala in the 86th minute. Paredes had just two touches of the ball. He has featured in every single game this season.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Active in return to lineup Paredes had two shots on goal, created one chance and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Charlotte.

Impact Paredes couldn't do much defensively but at least he was one of the few Portland players able do to something on the attacking end. The holding midfielder usually has limited fantasy contribution but sometimes is able to provide some playmaking and shooting numbers so there may be some untapped two-way potential still to be unlocked..

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Assists from midfield Paredes assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Paredes created a pair of chances from holding midfield and came away with an assist during the loss. It's a disappointing loss, but the fact Paredes was so productive in just 64 minutes on the pitch is a good sign for Paredes. If the Timbers attackers can keep this hot form going Paredes could do well as one of the more creative options in holding midfield for the team.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Bags assist Paredes assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 win versus Colorado Rapids. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 45t...

Impact Paredes already found his first goal contribution of the season, registering an assist in the 14th minute off of an Antony goal. This gives the midfielder a great start to topping his goal contribution total from last season, as he only registered three in his 28 appearances. He also had a pretty good game outside of his assist on Saturday, contributing mainly in the defense with his four tackles won, two interceptions and one clearance.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Three goal contributions Paredes scored twice and assisted once in 2023 during 28 appearances.

Impact Paredes made a new career-high with 28 appearances and 1,912 minutes. The midfielder has struggled to establish himself in the starting XI but he is a versatile option who can fill in as rotation and as the first choice if someone else gets injured.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Saturday Paredes (hamstring) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's match against Houston.

Impact As expected, Paredes is not in the injury report and should be available for the regular-season finale. He has featured in the starting lineup in all but one of his 21 league appearances since the beginning of May, so it wouldn't be a stretch to imagine him returning to the starting lineup right away.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for Oct 21 return Paredes (hamstring) is expected to return to training this week and will aim to play Oct 21 against Houston, according to interim coach Miles Joseph per Ryan Clarke of the Oregonia...

Impact Paredes will look to play the last match of the season on Oct 21 as he is expected to return to training this week. He's been a consistent member of the starting XI for most of the, starting the last 10 games in a row, totaling a goal with 32 tackles (15 won) in that span.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Saturday's match Paredes (hamstring) was not seen in training Wednesday and will not be an option for Saturday's match against Montreal, per Jeremy Peterman of the Cascadia FC.

Impact Paredes is forced to sit out Saturday after picking up a hamstring injury against the Galaxy on Wednesday. He's started the last 10 league matches played, totaling a goal with 32 tackles (15 won) in that span. Noel Caliskan will likely get the start in the midfield in his absence.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Paredes left Saturday's game against the Galaxy with an undisclosed injury in the first half. He finished with four tackles (three won).

Impact Paredes was active in midfield before departing the contest in the 36th minute, and further tests will be needed to determine the severity of the injury. Paredes should be considered questionable to face Montreal next Saturday.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligable to return Paredes has served his one-match suspension and is set to be an option for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy.

Impact Paredes should return to the lineup after serving a one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation. He has scored two goals and one assist with 65 tackles (33 won), 30 chances created, 19 clearances and 15 interceptions in 26 appearances this season, 20 of them coming as starts.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and picks up fifth yellow Paredes scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes. In addition, he w...

Impact Paredes picked up his fifth yellow card of the season Wednesday which means he will be suspended Saturday versus Colorado and is eligible to return to action Sept. 30 at Los Angeles Galaxy. He has a productive match outside of that though as he scored his second goal of the season and his first since March 4. He also took a season-high four shots (two on target) and created three chances for the first time since June 18.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in draw Paredes generated two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yell...

Impact Paredes created three chances with some major volume during Saturday's scoreless draw. The midfielder tends to play in a more defensive role with five tackles and two clearances and did well on both sides of the ball. Paredes has scored and assisted once each during 12 appearances, and is on pace for new highs in both categories.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in loss Paredes took a shot on target and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Minnesota United. He also made a block and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Paredes has racked up four shots (two on target) and three chances created across his last four starts in defensive midfield since taking over from Eryk Williamson (knee) and David Ayala (knee).

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in start Paredes took a shot on target and made a clearance in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Austin FC. He also won two of four tackles in the match.

Impact Paredes made his second start of the season Saturday after recovering from a knee injury that sidelined him for a few weeks from March to April. He could continue in the XI alongside Diego Chara following season-ending injuries to Eryk Williamson and David Ayala in defensive midfield, though Yimmi Chara could be in the mix for those starts as well.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates five chances off bench Paredes subbed into Saturday's match against St. Louis City in the 21st minute, creating five chances, making an interception and winning two of three tackles in the 2-1 victory.

Impact Paredes replaced an injured David Ayala (knee) in the first half of Saturday's game, and he proceeded to have an excellent passing performance from midfield. He could take over as the starter in the position if Ayala's injury proves to be serious, as Eryk Williamson (knee) is already out for the season.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in return Paredes assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 4-1 win over Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Paredes came off the bench and assisted in his first match back from a knee injury. He could compete for a starting spot in the lineup with David Ayala now that Eryk Williamson (ACL) is out for the season.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders aim to extend win streak in matchup with the Portland Timbers

The Seattle Sounders will attempt to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory over the Portland Timbers

APRIL 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taken off injury report Paredes (knee) is no longer listed in Portland's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Sounders, with Timbers manager Giovanni Savarese saying Tuesday that Paredes will "p...

Impact Paredes has missed his side's last four games since suffering a knee injury in mid-March, but he seems ready to return to the squad against Seattle this weekend. He could become a regular starter again in midfield once he's back at full fitness now that Eryk Williamson (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Paredes (knee) was doing individual work in training with the Timbers on Tuesday, according to Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian.

Impact Paredes has been out since suffering a knee injury in mid-March, but he is making progress with his return as he was back in training on Tuesday even if it was only for individual work.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss a few games Paredes (knee) is expected to be sidelined for "a couple games," Portland manager Giovanni Savarese told The Oregonian's Ryan Clarke on Tuesday.

Impact Paredes had to come out of his first start of the season Saturday in just the 12th minute after picking up a knee injury that will now rule him out for what seems like a few weeks, but not a significant amount of time. He's mostly a backup option in midfield behind Diego Chara and Eryk Williamson even when fit.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off with knee injury Paredes left Saturday's game against St. Louis City with a non-contact knee injury, Tom Bogert of MLS Soccer reports.

Impact Paredes reached out for a ball and suffered the injury, and the fact that it was a non-contact injury that forced him to leave the game on a stretcher is not an encouraging sign. Further will be needed, but all signs point to him missing an extended period.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal off bench Paredes subbed into Saturday's match against LAFC in the 59th minute, scoring a goal and winning one of two tackles in the 3-2 defeat.

Impact Paredes finished off a goalmouth scramble from a corner kick to score his first goal of the MLS season on Sunday, but it wasn't enough to finish the comeback and earn a result against LAFC. Paredes has come off the bench in each of Portland's first two games of the campaign, while Diego Chara and Eryk Williamson are the starters in defensive midfield.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chiellini, LAFC beat Timbers 3-2 after raising title banners

Giorgio Chiellini scored his first MLS goal, and Los Angeles FC opened its MLS title defense season with a 3-2 victory over the Portland Timbers

MARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS