JULY 22, 2021•MLSSOCCER.COM
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An "unbelievable achievement": Diego Valeri nets 100th Portland Timbers goal ' MLSSoccer.comDiego 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...
Latif Blessing - Makes six interceptions in lossBlessing took a shot and created a chance in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Portland. He also made six interceptions in the match.
ImpactBlessing was a dynamo in midfield, constantly winning possession back with his positioning. But it wasn't enough to prevent Felipe Mora's 93rd-minute game winner and his side slumped to defeat. He should have more freedom Saturday against Vancouver, which are 12th in the Western Conference.
JULY 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Tomas Romero - Concedes two goals against PortlandRomero made a save but conceded two goals in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against the Timbers.
ImpactRomero will be disappointed to have been beaten so early on Wednesday by Diego Valeri, and then even more disappointed to have lost the game on Felipe Mora's 93rd-minute header. He will try to bounce back Saturday against Vancouver, which have scored 14 goals in as many matches this season.
JULY 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Diego Rossi - Records assist against PortlandRossi took seven shots (three on target) and assisted a goal in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against the Timbers.
ImpactRossi set up Carlos Vela's goal on Wednesday, but he couldn't get on the scoresheet for himself. In his last three games, he has taken 14 shots (seven on target) and scored two goals, so he is in good form ahead of Saturday's clash against Vancouver, which have conceded 23 goals in 14 matches this season.
JULY 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Carlos Vela - Scores goal against PortlandVela scored a goal and created a chance in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against the Timbers. He also made a clearance, won one of one tackles and he took four shots (three on target) ove...
ImpactVela scored in his second consecutive game on Wednesday, and he was a constant threat throughout despite his side's loss. In the last two months, he is averaging 3.75 shots and 2.5 chances created per game in eight starts, and on Saturday he will want to take advantage of a Vancouver defense that has conceded 23 goals in 14 matches this season.
JULY 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Steve Clark - Concedes goal against LAFCClark made five saves but conceded a goal in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against LAFC.
ImpactClark was beaten by a Carlos Vela strike on Wednesday, but Felipe Mora won the three points for Portland with a late, game-winning header. Clark will be looking for his second clean sheet of the season Saturday against Minnesota United, which have scored 13 goals in as many matches.
JULY 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Sebastian Blanco - Records assist against LAFCBlanco subbed into Wednesday's match against LAFC in the 74th minute and assisted a goal in the 2-1 victory.
ImpactBlanco set up fellow substitute Felipe Mora's 93rd-minute, game-winning goal with a cross on Wednesday. He is still yet to start an MLS game since last September after suffering a torn ACL, put this performance will help boost his confidence as he makes his way back to full fitness.
JULY 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
