DIEGO VALERI NEWS

Chara scores on bicycle kick, Timbers tie Revs 2-2 in opener

Yimmi Chara scored on a bicycle kick goal in the 78th minute to pull the Portland Timbers into a 2-2 draw with the New England Revolution in the Major League Soccer opener for both...

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wild, Wild West: Seattle, Colorado, LAFC are the favorites

The Colorado Rapids were the surprising top team in the MLS Western Conference under coach Robin Fraser last year

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valeri leaves Timbers for Lanus in Argentina's top division

Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri is heading home to Argentina

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland Timbers transfer MLS legend Diego Valeri to Argentina's Lanús ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer The Portland Timbers have transferred midfielder Diego Valeri to Club Atlético Lanús, it was announced Thu...

JANUARY 20, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Subs on in playoff loss Valeri took a shot and created two chances in Saturday's 1-1 (4-2 after penalties) MLS Cup Final defeat against NYCFC. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact There is speculation that this could be Valeri's final season in Portland, and what a storybook ending it could have been if he had come off the bench to lead his side to the MLS Cup. But Sean Johnson saved his penalty in the shootout and NYCFC won the trophy instead. The 35-year-old Valeri saw his playing time decrease significantly in 2021, tallying two goals and an assist in 32 appearances (10 starts) in this campaign.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NYCFC spoil the party in Portland, prove their mettle as MLS Cup champions

While playing spoiler vs. the Timbers, NYCFC proved to be more than worthy MLS Cup champions, Doug McIntyre writes.

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Gio Savarese lauds Diego Valeri amid uncertain future: "He's a legend for Portland" ' MLSSoccer.com PORTLAND – Diego Valeri's status as a club legend for the Portland Timbers was already firmly entrenched going into Saturday's MLS Cup Final...

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

MLS Cup loss could mark end of Diego Valeri era with Portland Timbers If it is indeed The Maestro’s curtain call, a storybook ending wasn’t in the cards Saturday. But Valeri’s legacy in Portland remains.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • OREGONLIVE.COM

NYCFC wins MLS Cup, beating Portland Timbers in shootout

Alex Callens converted his penalty and New York City FC won its first MLS Cup title on a shootout after a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Timbers set to host NYCFC in MLS Cup final

The Portland Timbers host NYCFC on Saturday in the MLS Cup final

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLS Cup: Portland Timbers ready to host MLS' biggest event; NYCFC hopes to spoil party

Soccer City, USA, hosts the MLS finale on Saturday. Doug McIntyre breaks down the matchup between the Timbers and NYCFC.

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Will MLS Cup 2021 be Portland Timbers icon Diego Valeri's swan song? ' MLSSoccer.com PORTLAND – Diego Valeri doesn’t want to make headlines this week.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Suspended against Miami Valeri will miss Sunday's clash against Inter Miami with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Valeri picked up a yellow card in Wednesday's victory against LAFC, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's match.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martínez scores 100th MLS goal, Atlanta beats Inter Miami

Josef Martínez scored on a penalty kick in the 78th minute for his 100th MLS goal and Atlanta United beat Inter Miami 1-0 on Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Salt Lake visits the Portland Timbers in Western Conference play

Real Salt Lake faces the Portland Timbers in Western Conference action

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes one shot in loss Valeri recorded a secondary assist and put one shot off target in 59 minutes of Friday's 4-1 loss to the LA Galaxy.

Impact Valeri has only started in three of the last five matches but he's recorded one goal and two secondary assists in that span. With Eryk Williamson almost back from the Gold Cup, there will be someone better to fill the gap when Valeri can't play. This is more due to his age as a player than his inability to produce, as Valeri still has 70 crosses from 15 games this season.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays after halftime in loss Valeri created one chance from four crosses (two accurate) and put one shot on target during the second half of Saturday's 2-1 loss to Minnesota United.

Impact Valeri had scored in the previous match against LAFC but was asked to come off the bench three days later. Given that the result was eventually lost with Valeri on the pitch, his efforts aren't able to fully sway results even if he's consistently prominent in the attack. With just eight starts in 14 appearances, it's important to be careful with Valeri as he goes in and out of the lineup.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

An "unbelievable achievement": Diego Valeri nets 100th Portland Timbers goal ' MLSSoccer.com Diego Valeri netted his 100th goal in his storied Portland Timbers career on Wednesday night in his team's 2-1 win over LAFC over Providence...

JULY 22, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores goal against LAFC Valeri scored a goal and created a chance in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against LAFC. He also made three clearances, and he took three shots (two on target) overall in the match.

Impact Valeri opened the scoring on Wednesday in just the second minute, his first goal in exactly two months. He will hope to have a similar impact Saturday against Minnesota United, which have conceded 16 times in 13 matches this season.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Mora scores in stoppage time, Timbers beat LAFC 2-1

Felipe Mora scored in stoppage time to give the Portland Timbers a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles FC on Wednesday night

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Diego Valeri, Portland Timbers - 2nd minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JULY 22, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Enters as substitute Valeri took two off target shots, crossed twice inaccurately and created a chance during Saturday's 1-0 win over Dallas.

Impact Valeri entered the match in the 65th minute, helping Portland eventually find a goal in the second half. The midfielder's two shots were the second most on the team, while his two crosses and lone chance created were the third highest amount despite his limited time on the pitch.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Ebobbise scores in Timbers' 1-0 win over FC Dallas

Jeremy Ebobisse scored in the 84th minute and the Portland Timbers beat FC Dallas 1-0 on Saturday night before the first capacity crowd of the season at Providence Park

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS