ERYK WILLIAMSON NEWS

Osorio leads Toronto against the Portland Timbers

Jonathan Osorio leads Toronto into a matchup with the Portland Timbers after scoring two goals against Nashville

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Cup 2022: Which USMNT players are on plane to Qatar?

Doug McIntyre examines which U.S. players are sure bets for the World Cup roster, including Brenden Aaronson, Sergiño Dest and Gio Reyna.

AUGUST 10, 2022

Makes bench Saturday Williamson is fit and in the match day squad to face Dallas on Saturday.

Impact Williamson returns after missing time due to a hamstring injury. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late fitness test for weekend Williamson (hamstring) is still listed as questionable in Portland's injury report for Saturday's clash against FC Dallas.

Impact The prospects of the injured trio of Williamson, Cristhian Paredes (ankle) and Claudio Bravo (hamstring) being ready to play against Dallas don't seem very large based on Timbers manager Gio Savarese's comments on Thursday: "I hope they're available." The good news is that Diego Chara is returning from suspension in midfield for Saturday's game.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers host Dallas in Western Conference action

The Portland Timbers host Dallas in Western Conference play

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Timbers' unbeaten streak reaches 9 with draw vs Nashville

Santiago Moreno scored in the 27th minute and the Portland Timbers extended their unbeaten streak to nine games with a 1-1 draw against Nashville

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doubtful for Wednesday Williamson (hamstring) is "extremely questionable" for Wednesday's clash against Nashville SC, according to Portland manager Gio Savarese.

Impact Williamson missed Saturday's draw with Minnesota due to a minor hamstring issue, and he is not expected to be available for the Nashville game either. With Diego Chara suspended and Cristhian Paredes (ankle) and George Fochive (groin) also questionable, Yimmi Chara might be pulled into defensive midfield for the game if none are able to start.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Minnesota Williamson will miss Saturday's clash against Minnesota United with a hamstring injury, Portland manager Gio Savarese said Thursday.

Impact Williamson subbed off around the hour mark last weekend due to hamstring tightness, and although Savarese doesn't expect the injury to be serious, he is not going to risk him on Saturday. Cristhian Paredes is likely to replace him in defensive midfield for the match, with David Ayala also an option.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Secondary assist in win Williamson had two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate), and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 victory against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Williamson provided his second secondary assist of the season, and his sixth assist total, during Saturday's win. The defensive midfielder has been surprisingly creative finding through balls and balls over the top to split defenses apart. Williamson will look to keep this good form going during a Saturday trip to Minnesota.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eryk Williamson to World Cup with USMNT? Lagerwey to Chicago Fire? Midweek mailbag Q&A | MLSSoccer.com It’s been a while since I put a mailbag together, so let’s dive in:

JULY 20, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Portland Timbers face the Vancouver Whitecaps after shutout win

A game after shutting out the Seattle Sounders 3-0, the Portland Timbers play the Vancouver Whitecaps

JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLS Rivalry Week concludes with a bang highlighted by Ohio Derby

Doug McIntyre reports on the Rivalry Week matchups, MLS players who could get USMNT camp invites and the D.C. United shakeup.

JULY 15, 2022

Plays 63 minutes Saturday Williamson (foot) started and played 63 minutes in Saturday's match against Seattle, finishing with a chance created and two fouls drawn.

Impact Williamson was back in the XI Saturday after coming off the bench last match. He's assisted in his last three appearances off the bench, though he's totaled just one assist in his seven starts. The other downside is that he has just two shots in 13 appearances this season.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLS Footnotes: Sounders-Timbers still best rivalry in league

The stars might be out in Los Angeles, but MLS's best rivalry is still between Seattle and Portland, Doug McIntyre writes.

JULY 8, 2022

Uncertain for weekend Williamson (foot) is listed as questionable in Portland's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Sounders.

Impact Williamson played the second half in last weekend's draw with Nashville, but he is carrying a foot injury into Saturday's game and will be a game time decision. Diego Chara and Cristhian Paredes (hamstring) could start in defensive midfield in his potential absence.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders host the Portland Timbers on the heels of shutout win

A game after shutting out Toronto 2-0, the Seattle Sounders play the Portland Timbers

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs assist in draw Williamson logged one assist from three chances created during the second half of Sunday's 2-2 draw with Nashville SC.

Impact Williamson has provided two assists in the last three matches while coming off the bench for long stretches on each occasion. With four assists in his last six matches overall, he'll take good form into the rivalry game at Seattle on Saturday.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niezgoda, Timbers tie 2-2 with Nashville

Jaroslaw Niezgoda scored the tying goal for the Portland Timbers in a 2-2 draw with Nashville

JULY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists third goal of season Williamson had an assist with his lone chance created while making five interceptions during Saturday's 3-0 win over Colorado.

Impact Williamson entered the match in the 21st minute and set up Portland's final goal in the 62nd. The assist was the third of the season for the midfielder while his five interceptions were the team-high total in the win.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blanco makes PK when Rapids keeper debuts, Timbers win 3-0

Sebastián Blanco converted a tiebreaking penalty kick in first-half stoppage time just after 19-year-old goalkeeper Abraham Rodriguez made his MLS debut in place of injured William...

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in squad Williamson (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against the Galaxy.

Impact Williamson returns to the side Saturday after missing the last match before the break with a knee issue. He figures to compete for playing time going forward after starting five of six matches prior to injury, including recording a couple assists.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joveljic leads the LA Galaxy against the Portland Timbers

Dejan Joveljic leads the LA Galaxy into a matchup with the Portland Timbers after a two-goal outing against Austin

JUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off injured against Philadelphia Williamson was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against the Union in the 14th minute after suffering an injury.

Impact Williamson is only about two months returned from a torn ACL he suffered in late August 2021, so there is fear that he may have re-injured his knee. Portland manager Giovanni Savarese said after Sunday's game that Williamson is already doubtful to face Inter Miami next weekend.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia scores early and goes on to down Portland 2-0

Daniel Gazdag scored in the opening minutes and the Philadelphia Union went on to defeat the Portland Timbers 2-0

MAY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tillman, Wright, Carter-Vickers get looks for US Cup roster

Malik Tillman, Haji Wright, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Djordje Mihailovic are joining the U.S. national team for four World Cup prep matches next month

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS