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Gianluca Busio - Creates three chances in lossBusio took two shots and created three chances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Portland. He also made two interceptions and won three of four tackles in the match.

ImpactBusio was solid on both sides of the ball on Saturday but it wasn't enough to earn a result against the Timbers. Still, the 19-year-old has firmly established himself as not just a starter but a contributor in many different aspects for his side, and he is regularly turning in good performances. On Wednesday he faces Colorado, which are third in the Western Conference.

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Diego Valeri - Creates chance in winValeri made two interceptions and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Sporting KC. He also made a clearance in the match.

ImpactValeri was a little subdued against Kansas City on Saturday, but his team came back and earned the three points regardless. He will want to be more proactive Wednesday against Houston, which have conceded 13 goals in nine matches this season.

JUNE 21, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Blanco - Plays 10 minutes in winBlanco subbed into Saturday's victory against Sporting KC in the 80th minute and he completed eight passes in the match.

ImpactBlanco made his first appearance in nine months on Saturday after recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in September. He is still working his way up to full fitness and might not yet be able to start against Houston on Wednesday, but it should only be a matter of time before he's back in the XI.

JUNE 21, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Alan Pulido - Takes six shots in lossPulido took six shots and created three chances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Portland. He also made a clearance in the match.

ImpactPulido was very dangerous on Saturday, but his shooting wasn't accurate enough, his teammates couldn't convert from his chances and the Timbers came away with the victory. On Wednesday he will face third-placed Colorado, which have conceded eight goals in eight matches this season.

JUNE 21, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Johnny Russell - Takes five shots in lossRussell took five shots (two on target) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Portland.

ImpactRussell was active in attack against the Timbers but he couldn't find an equalizer. He is still looking for his first goal of the season, and on Wednesday he will face Colorado, which have conceded eight goals in eight MLS matches.

JUNE 21, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Tim Melia - Concedes two goals against PortlandMelia made a save but conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Timbers.

ImpactMelia will be disappointed to have allowed his opponents to come from behind and take the win Saturday after being beaten by strikes from Dairon Asprilla and Marvin Loria. It won't get any easier Wednesday against third-placed Colorado, which have scored 14 goals in eight matches this season.

JUNE 21, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Jaylin Lindsey - Scores goal against PortlandLindsey scored a goal and made three clearances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Timbers. He also made a block, an interception and won four of five tackles in the match.

ImpactLindsey opened the scoring on Saturday and he defended well for most of the game, but he couldn't prevent his opponents' come-from-behind victory. It won't get any easier Wednesday against third-placed Colorado, which have scored 14 goals in eight MLS matches.

JUNE 21, 2021•ROTOWIRE