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Creates two chances in loss Rasmussen created two chances and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against LAFC. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Rasmussen was active going forward from left-back on Saturday, but it wasn't enough to salvage a result against the defending MLS champions LAFC. Rasmussen has started both of Portland's opening games of the campaign over Claudio Bravo, who's working his way back from a hamstring injury.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays first half of friendly Rasmussen (groin) started and played the first half of Saturday's preseason friendly against Sporting KC.

Impact Rasmussen suffered an adductor injury in late August that ended his 2022 campaign, but even before the injury he hadn't featured in a league match since May. The left-back is healthy at the start of preseason, but he's still the backup option to Claudio Bravo at left-back so his playing time could remain limited.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season injured Rasmussen (groin) has been out since August with an adductor injury.

Impact Rasmussen kept one clean sheet in nine appearances (seven starts) for Portland during his first season in MLS, but the 23-year-old got most of his playing time while Claudio Bravo was injured in May. He is very much the backup left-back heading into 2023.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers bring win streak into match against Minnesota United

The Portland Timbers head into a matchup against Minnesota United FC as winners of three straight games

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland Timbers host Atlanta United in non-conference action

The Portland Timbers take on Atlanta United in non-conference action

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nice two-way performance in win Rasmussen created two chances, sent in four crosses (three accurate), made one tackle (won), two clearances, three interceptions and two blocks and helped his side to keep a clean...

Impact Rasmussen made his season debut after being an unused substitute on the previous two matches and was wherever his side needed him to be here. The left back made a lot of plays from the flank but also provided some important defensive support when the opposition made a final push in search of a game-tying goal. Claudio Bravo will be back from suspension for Saturday's visit to Dallas, but Rasmussen showed that he's more than ready to fill in.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE