OCTOBER 6, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
PORTLAND 12-11-11 · 9TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
12-11-11 · 9TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Timbers, CF Montreal meet to stay above playoff lines Aug 26, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Chara (21) controls the ball during the second half against the Vanco...
CF Montreal takes home draw streak into matchup with the Portland Timbers
CF Montreal plays the Portland Timbers after playing to a draw in three home games in a rowOCTOBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zac McGraw - Out with knee injury McGraw has picked up a right knee contusion and will not be an option for Saturday's match against Montreal, per Ryan Clarke of the Oregonian.
Impact McGraw will sit out Saturday with a knee injury. He's started the last seven league games in a row, completing an assist with nine tackles (six won) in that span. Larrys Mabiala could get the start alongside Dario Zuparic at center back against Montreal.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cristhian Paredes - Will miss Saturday's match Paredes (hamstring) was not seen in training Wednesday and will not be an option for Saturday's match against Montreal, per Jeremy Peterman of the Cascadia FC.
Impact Paredes is forced to sit out Saturday after picking up a hamstring injury against the Galaxy on Wednesday. He's started the last 10 league matches played, totaling a goal with 32 tackles (15 won) in that span. Noel Caliskan will likely get the start in the midfield in his absence.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Can the Portland Timbers clinch a playoff spot this weekend? The Timbers face Montreal on Saturday in their second-to-last match of the regular season. A berth in the postseason hangs in the balance.
OCTOBER 5, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Dairon Asprilla - Registers assist Asprilla assisted one goal, attempted two crosses (none accurate) and had one shot off target in Saturday's 3-3 draw with LA Galaxy.
Impact Asprilla picked up his third assist in two games when he crossed for Santiago Moreno to open the scoring. The midfielder is now Portland's second highest assister with five for the season, just one behind Moreno in first place.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Santiago Moreno - Nets in draw Moreno scored with his only shot, created four chances and attempted seven crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 3-3 draw against LA Galaxy.
Impact Moreno scored for the second consecutive game when he latched onto a low cross inside the six-yard box. The midfielder was unlucky not to register further attacking returns, ranking first for crosses and chances created. He needs one more assist to beat his previous high of six in a single season.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Felipe Mora - Scores again Mora scored once from three shots (two on target) in Saturday's 3-3 draw with LA Galaxy.
Impact Mora scored his third goal in four games to level for 3-3, earning his side a point. Despite missing over half of the season through injury, the attacker is Portland's joint-third highest scorer with five goals, all of which have come in the last seven games. He will hope to continue his good form when Portland take on Montreal on Saturday.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
David Matthew Bingham - Three goals conceded Bingham conceded three goals and made two saves in Saturday's 3-3 draw with LA Galaxy.
Impact Bingham will be disappointed to have conceded three times against his former club, though he was not at fault for any of the goals. The keeper is without a clean sheet in his last four, conceding seven goals and making nine saves. He will aim for his sixth clean sheet of the season on Saturday when Portland take on Montreal, who have scored just twice in their last four games.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cristhian Paredes - Picks up injury Paredes left Saturday's game against the Galaxy with an undisclosed injury in the first half. He finished with four tackles (three won).
Impact Paredes was active in midfield before departing the contest in the 36th minute, and further tests will be needed to determine the severity of the injury. Paredes should be considered questionable to face Montreal next Saturday.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yimmi Chara - Unused sub Saturday Chara (hamstring) was an unused substitute in Saturday's 3-3 draw against the Galaxy.
Impact Chara didn't play, but the fact that he was on the bench implies his hamstring injury is a thing of the past now. His next chance to feature will come against Montreal on Oct. 7.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 1, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Mora's second-half goal lifts Timbers to 3-3 draw with Galaxy
Felipe Mora netted the only goal of the second half to rally the Portland Timbers to a 3-3 draw with the Los Angeles GalaxyOCTOBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Timbers extend unbeaten run, settle for tie with Galaxy The Portland Timbers extended their unbeaten run to seven games with a 3-3 draw against the host Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
LA Galaxy vs. Portland Timbers
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Portland Timbers vs. LA Galaxy score updates, live stream, odds, how to watch The Timbers seek to extend their win streak to five with a road match at the Galaxy on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Timbers want to stay on a roll vs. Galaxy The Portland Timbers will try to inch closer to securing a playoff spot when they visit the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday in Carson, Calif.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Portland Timbers' next star: Evander hitting his stride in first MLS season | MLSSoccer.com The towering figure of Diego Valeri casts a long shadow at the Portland Timbers.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Portland Timbers take win streak into match with the LA Galaxy
The Portland Timbers will try to continue a four-game win streak with a victory against the LA GalaxySEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aljaz Ivacic - Handed three-match suspension Ivacic was handed a three-match suspension by the league after it was reported that he used threatening language toward team staff, per the Oregon Live.
Impact Ivacic has been out of action since August as he continues to deal with a back injury. Now with this suspension, he will not return for the remainder of the regular season. His future at the club is also in jeopardy, with David Bingham expected to remain the first choice keeper for the time being.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MLS suspends Aljaz Ivacic for threatening language towards Portland Timbers staff Ivacic was suspended in the wake of a complaint he filed with the MLSPA, and an increasingly ugly dispute with the club.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Evander - Ruled out for Saturday Evander (calf) will not be available for Saturday's match versus the Galaxy, per Ryan Clarke of the Oregonian.
Impact Evander will miss his second match in a row with a calf injury. He had been on a good run of late, scoring in four of the last six matches played. Noel Caliskan is expected to get the start again in his absence.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yimmi Chara - Earns questionable tag Chara (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's match against the Galaxy, per Ryan Clarke of the Oregonian.
Impact Chara was training individually Tuesday as he is set to be a game time decision for Saturday. Dairon Asprilla could get another start in the attacking midfield is he is not fit to play.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Miles Joseph revives Portland Timbers: "We need to clinch playoffs" | MLSSoccer.com Miles Joseph and Gio Savarese go back – way, way back. Joseph was not only Savarese’s assistant at the Portland Timbers for the past five ye...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Evander - Did not train Tuesday Evander (calf) sit out of training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against the Galaxy, per Ryan Clarke of the Oregonian.
Impact Evander was not an option against the Rapids Saturday as he is currently dealing with a calf injury. He did not appear in training Tuesday, leaving his status for Saturday as questionable. If he has to miss another match, then Noel Caliskan could see another start in the defensive midfield alongside Bryan Acosta.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
