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Evander - Creates consolation goal assist in loss Evander created an assist and placed three shots (two on-target), 15 crosses (two accurate) and 11 corners in Saturday's 3-1 defeat by the Houston Dynamo.

Impact Evander was a live wire on Saturday for Portland, he was their key playmaker. His world-class long diagonal pass provided Felipe Mora with the means to score the Timbers only goal, and he would have got on the scoresheet himself if not for an outstanding save from Houston's Steve Clark. The regular starting midfielder is in good form, he has scored twice and delivered an assist from his last four matches.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Mora - Strikes consolation goal in loss Mora fired three shots, scoring with the one he placed on-target and created two chances in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to the Houston Dynamo.

Impact Mora scored Portland's late consolation goal on Saturday, a sliding finish to a fantastic pass from Evander.The Chilean international striker is in hot form, he has now scored four goals and delivered an assist from his last six MLS games.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Matthew Bingham - A poor showing in defeat Bingham completed three saves and conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Houston Dynamo.

Impact Bingham was poor on Saturday. He only managed to save three of the six shots he faced on-target and would have conceded a fourth if not for a correctly called, but close, offside call. The regular starter has some of the weakest statistics in the MLS with 49 saves (2.6 per game, 63 per cent), 29 conceded (1.5 per game) and five clean sheets.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Houston Dynamo ensure Portland Timbers miss playoffs | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Griffin Dorsey nets brace as Dynamo eliminate Timbers Oct 21, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Houston Dynamo midfielder Griffin Dorsey (25) celebrates after scoring a goal in the second half agains...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Dynamo end Timbers' season with 3-1 victory

Griffin Dorsey scored two goals, Adalberto Carrasquilla added another and the Houston Dynamo ended the Portland Timbers’ season with a 3-1 victory on Saturday night

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland Timbers vs. Houston Dynamo score updates, live stream, how to watch The Timbers face a win-and-they're-in scenario in the final match of the regular season.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Timbers' simple formula: beat Dynamo, make playoffs Sep 30, 2023; Carson, California, USA; Portland Timbers forward Felipe Mora (9) handles the ball during the first half at Dignity Health Spo...

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

MLS Decision Day: Will Lionel Messi, Miami play spoiler in Charlotte?

While 13 of the 18 available spots in the 2023 MLS Cup playoffs have already been snapped up, 10 teams are still in contention for a postsea...

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Quinones leads the Houston Dynamo against the Portland Timbers

Nelson Quinones leads the Houston Dynamo into a matchup with the Portland Timbers after scoring two goals against the Colorado Rapids

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cristhian Paredes - Could return Saturday Paredes (hamstring) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's match against Houston.

Impact As expected, Paredes is not in the injury report and should be available for the regular-season finale. He has featured in the starting lineup in all but one of his 21 league appearances since the beginning of May, so it wouldn't be a stretch to imagine him returning to the starting lineup right away.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zac McGraw - Not listed on injury report McGraw (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's match against Houston.

Impact McGraw was expected to resume training last week, and his absence from the injury report ahead of the regular-season finale is another step in the right direction toward his return. McGraw has been a regular for the Timbers this season, starting in all but one of his 27 league appearances, and his return would represent a massive boost for the Timbers' defensive line.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristhian Paredes - Aiming for Oct 21 return Paredes (hamstring) is expected to return to training this week and will aim to play Oct 21 against Houston, according to interim coach Miles Joseph per Ryan Clarke of the Oregonia...

Impact Paredes will look to play the last match of the season on Oct 21 as he is expected to return to training this week. He's been a consistent member of the starting XI for most of the, starting the last 10 games in a row, totaling a goal with 32 tackles (15 won) in that span.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zac McGraw - Expected to train this week McGraw (knee) is expected back return to team training this week and is aiming for a return for the final match of the season on Oct 21 against Houston, according to interim coach...

Impact McGraw is expected to return to training while aiming to make one more appearance before the end of the season. Prior to his injury, the defender had started the last seven matches, totaling an assist with 30 clearances in that span.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Chara - Logs two tackles off bench in return Chara made won both of his two tackles after coming off the bench during Saturday's 4-1 loss against Montreal.

Impact Chara returned after recovering from the health issue that made him miss four matches, being brought as part of a double halftime substitution and, if he couldn't help his side bounce back in the match, at least the midfielder didn't experience any setback and displayed his usual tenacity to fight for the ball. Given the nature of Oct. 21 decisive match against Houston, maybe Chara could be rushed back into the starting XI.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yimmi Chara - Assists off bench versus Montreal Chara made an assist and created two chances after coming off the bench during Saturday's 4-1 loss against Montreal.

Impact Chara made his return from injury in the 69th minute, being brought off the bench to replace Dairon Asprilla with his side already losing by three, and proved he's fully recovered, making some nice plays and assisting Franck Boli for the consolation goal in the 86th minute. In a campaign full of ups and downs and hampered by injuries, there couldn't be a better time for redemption for Chara than Oct. 21 decisive match against Houston.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Boli - Scores off bench against Montreal Boli scored a goal off three shots (one on target) after coming off the bench during Saturday's 4-1 loss against Montreal.

Impact Boli was part of a double halftime substitution and, despite of the lopsided loss his side suffered, he had a nice individual performance, having a goal disallowed by an offside and then finally scoring the consolation goal with a beautiful backheel finish in the 86th minute. The forward will hope this showing puts him in contention for a starting spot on Oct. 21 decisive match against Houston.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Matthew Bingham - Concedes four against Montreal Bingham made four saves and conceded four goals during Saturday's 4-1 loss against Montreal.

Impact Bingham was victim of a leaky defensive line in front of him as all four goals scored by the opposition came off unmarked strikes. The goalkeeper even added four saves to prevent an even bigger loss. With eight saves and nine goals allowed over his last three starts, he'll hope to get more help from teammates during Oct. 21 decisive match against Houston.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

CF Montreal break out of rut, blast Timbers Oct 7, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; CF Montreal forward Romell Quioto (30) passes the ball against Portland Timbers defender Juan Mosquera (...

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

CF Montreal beats the Portland Timbers 4-1 to snap a club-record seven-game winless streak

Sunusi Ibrahim and Kwadwo Opoku each had a goal and an assist, and CF Montreal beat the Portland Timbers 4-1 on Saturday night to snap a club-record seven-game winless streak

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland Timbers vs. C.F. Montreal score updates, live stream, how to watch The Timbers can clinch a spot in the postseason with a victory in Montreal.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Diego Chara - Available off bench Chara (abdomen) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Montreal.

Impact Chara is back on the bench after recovering from an appendectomy. The midfielder wasn't deemed fit enough for a start but is available once more and should be an option to return to the pitch for the regular season finale against Houston.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evander - Starting Saturday Evander (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Montreal.

Impact Evander is in the starting XI after recovering from a calf issue. The midfielder is a key part of the first team and recovers at the first chance, coming straight back into the starting XI to replace Noel Caliskan.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE