Impact Chara is still about a week to two from returning following appendix surgery. He will aim for a return on Oct 7 against Montreal. Bryan Acosta has been getting the start in the lineup during his absence.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
PORTLAND 12-11-11 · 9TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
12-11-11 · 9TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Diego Chara - Underwent appendectomy Chara has not been an option for the team the last three matches after undergoing surgery to remove his appendix, per Ryan Clarke of the Oregonian.
Yimmi Chara - Trains on side Chara (hamstring) is training individually Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against the Galaxy, per Ryan Clarke of the Oregonian.
Impact Chara is working his way back from a hamstring injury that has kept him out of Saturday's match. It is still a close call if the winger will be ready to face the Galaxy, but in any case, either Sebastian Blanco or Dairon Asprilla could get the call to start if the Colombian is not yet ready to return.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aljaz Ivacic - Trains Tuesday Ivacic (back) is back to training ahead of Saturday's match versus the Galaxy, per Ryan Clarke of the Oregonian.
Impact Ivacic is back in training after missing the last month with a back injury. If all does well, he could be fit to return for Saturday. Prior to his injury, the keeper had allowed 29 goals in 15 games, making 56 saves while completing just two clean sheets in that span. David Bingham has been his backup will likely take over his job once deemed fit.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cristhian Paredes - Eligable to return Paredes has served his one-match suspension and is set to be an option for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy.
Impact Paredes should return to the lineup after serving a one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation. He has scored two goals and one assist with 65 tackles (33 won), 30 chances created, 19 clearances and 15 interceptions in 26 appearances this season, 20 of them coming as starts.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
WATCH: Portland Timbers stretch unbeaten streak to six as playoff push intensifies | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Timbers continue rise up standings, edge Rapids Felipe Mora scored on a breakaway in the 71st minute as the Portland Timbers continued their climb up the Western Conference standings with...
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Portland Timbers vs. Colorado Rapids
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Dairon Asprilla - Assists twice Saturday Asprilla had two assists from two chances created while taking three off target shots and crossing five times (two accurate) during Saturday's 3-2 win over Colorado.
Impact Asprilla set up Antony in the 19th minute and Felipe Mora in the 71st assisting the first and third goals of the match for Portland. The attacker has three goal involvements in his past five matches despite starting just two of those contests.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
David Matthew Bingham - Allows two in victory Bingham allowed two goals while making two saves during Saturday's 3-2 win over Colorado.
Impact Bingham conceded two first half goals, but blanked Colorado in the second half as Portland found a game winning goal. The keeper has now allowed 19 goals in 16 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 40.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Santiago Moreno - Scores with lone shot Moreno scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing three times (one accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Colorado.
Impact Moreno found the back of the net in the 29th minute scoring Portland's second goal. Moreno has four goal involvements in his past six matches, all starts, including both of his goals on the season.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Noel Caliskan - First MLS assist Caliskan had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot during Saturday's 3-2 win over Colorado.
Impact Caliskan set up Santiago Moreno in the 29th minute assisting Portland's second goal of the match. It was the first MLS assist for Caliskan as he's made just three appearances since being promoted to Portland's top flight roster.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Felipe Mora - Nets game winning goal Mora scored a goal while taking six shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 3-2 win over Colorado.
Impact Mora found the back of the net in the 71st minute scoring the game winning goal for Portland while leading the team with six shots. All four of Mora's goals on the season have come in his past seven matches as he's started in five of his last seven appearances.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scorching Timbers host bottom-table Rapids If it’s September, then it must be time for a late-season run by the Portland Timbers.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Portland Timbers vs. Colorado Rapids: 3 Points to watch The Timbers have just four matches left, and every point is crucial.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Yimmi Chara - Back out with hamstring Chara (hamstring) is out for Saturday's clash with Colorado, according to the Portland injury report.
Impact Chara was a late addition to the Portland injury report but will now be sidelined for Saturday's match. The forward was only available off the bench last time out and now has been shut down due to the injury. Sebastian Blanco got the start last time and will likely continue in the starting XI with Chara out.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Portland Timbers look to extend win streak in matchup with the Colorado Rapids
The Portland Timbers head into a matchup with Colorado as winners of three straight gamesSEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bryan Acosta - Assists in win Acosta assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Acosta assisted the opening goal Wednesday as he set up Cristhian Paredes' goal just before halftime to take the 1-0 lead. It marks his first goal contribution of the season in 18 appearances with Colorado and Portland. He faces his former club for the first time Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Evander - Scores again versus San Jose Evander scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Evander scored in his second straight match Wednesday, an unassisted strike in the 58th minute to take the 2-0 lead. It marks his ninth goal of the season, four of which have come in the last six matches. He also created three chances for the ninth time this season before being subbed off in the 64th minute for Yimmi Chara.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
David Matthew Bingham - Concedes once in win Bingham recorded one save and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 99th minute.
Impact Bingham only faced two shots on target Wednesday and he saved one and conceded the other. He also picked up his first yellow card of the season right before the final whistle and made his second most clearances of the season with four. He faces a much easier match Saturday versus Colorado, a side which has scored a league-low 19 goals in 28 league matches this season.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cristhian Paredes - Scores and picks up fifth yellow Paredes scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes. In addition, he w...
Impact Paredes picked up his fifth yellow card of the season Wednesday which means he will be suspended Saturday versus Colorado and is eligible to return to action Sept. 30 at Los Angeles Galaxy. He has a productive match outside of that though as he scored his second goal of the season and his first since March 4. He also took a season-high four shots (two on target) and created three chances for the first time since June 18.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Timbers edge Quakes, move up in standings Cristhian Paredes and Evander scored as the Portland Timbers continued their rise up MLS’ Western Conference standings with a 2-1 victory ag...
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
WATCH: Playoff surge! Portland Timbers cast aside San Jose Earthquakes | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Portland Timbers vs. San Jose Earthquakes
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Portland Timbers keep it rolling, secure 2-1 home win vs. San Jose Earthquakes The Timbers keep picking up points, even in the midst of a busy stretch of matches as the season winds down and they chase a playoff spot.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Portland Timbers vs. San Jose Earthquakes: score updates, live stream, odds The Timbers return home for a midweek clash with significant implications in the Western Conference standings.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM
