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Felipe Mora - Finally makes season debut Mora made one block in Sunday's 1-1 draw against New York City FC.

Impact Mora made his anticipated season debut after missing the last 11 months with knee surgery. It could take him some time to integrate himself back into the starting XI. He had been a regular starter when healthy, making 39 starts in 57 appearances from 2020-2021, totaling 20 goals and six assists.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Loria - Assists in draw Loria assisted once to go with four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against New York City FC.

Impact Loria got his first start since May 7 and recorded his first assist of the season. He only got the start with Dairon Asprilla dealing with a hamstring injury. The winger will continue to get starts until Asprilla is ready to return.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evander - Gets goal Evander scored one goal to go with five shots (three on target), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against New York City FC. In addition, he was give...

Impact Evander scored the team's lone goal for his first since May 14. He has been doing a great job during his first season with the team, totaling five goals and three assists on 49 shots (20 on target), 94 crosses (28 won) and 35 chances created.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aljaz Ivacic - Allows one in return to lineup Ivacic made two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus New York City FC.

Impact Ivacic made his first start since June 3 after serving time with the Slovenian national team. He's only been able to keep two clean sheets this season, allowing 20 goals on 46 saves in 13 appearances. The keeper is set to face off against Minnesota on Saturday, who have scored five goals in the last five matches.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timbers play to draw with scuffling NYCFC The host Portland Timbers and New York City FC played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

JUNE 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Timbers play to draw with scuffling NYCFC The host Portland Timbers and New York City FC played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

JUNE 25, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Timbers play to draw with scuffling NYCFC The host Portland Timbers and New York City FC played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

JUNE 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Keaton Parks' header pulls NYCFC into 1-1 draw with Portland

Keaton Parks scored in the second half to pull New York City FC into a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers

JUNE 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Felipe Mora - Available off bench Mora (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with NYC FC.

Impact Mora is back on the bench after returning from a knee injury that has sidelined him long-term. The forward's role is unclear, and after 18 months on the sideline he could face an uphill battle to return to full fitness.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan David Mosquera - Starting against NYC FC Mosquera (international duty) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with NYC FC.

Impact Mosquera is back in the starting XI after returning from international duty. The defender returns straight to the starting XI as he has done throughout the season, with 15 starts in 17 matches in 2023.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NYCFC bring long winless streak to Portland New York City FC will look to end their 11-game winless streak across all competitions when they visit the reeling Portland Timbers on Satur...

JUNE 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sebastian Blanco - Sitting out against New York Blanco (thigh) will not be an option for Saturday's match against New York City F.C.

Impact Blanco cannot seem to stay healthy as he will miss his ninth match of the season due to injury. Because of this, the midfielder has fallen in the depth chart, failing to make a start in five appearances.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dairon Asprilla - Ruled out Saturday Asprilla (hamstring) will not be available for Saturday's match against New York City F.C.

Impact Injuries come back again to haunt Asprilla as he picked up a hamstring injury that will leave him out for Saturday. He has struggled of late, failing to contribute to a goal in the last six matches, recording 14 shots (two on target) and nine crosses (two accurate) in that span. This means that Marvin Loria could be the next option to replace him in the midfield.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pereira and New York City FC visit the Portland Timbers

Gabriel Pereira leads New York City FC into a matchup with the Portland Timbers after scoring two goals against Atlanta United

JUNE 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

David Matthew Bingham - Makes single save Bingham had one save and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Chicago Fire.

Impact Bingham made one save in his third consecutive start after taking the starting job back from Aljaz Ivacic. The goalkeeper has faced just seven shots since taking over and has kept two clean sheets in those three matches. Bingham has some upside behind an excellent defense as long as he keeps Ivacic on the bench.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Moreno - Assists Wednesday Moreno assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Chicago Fire.

Impact Moreno assisted for the fourth time in 19 appearances (18 starts) in 2023. The attacking midfielder has been one of the biggest disappointments of the season for Portland, with no goals through those 19 appearances. The midfielder is struggling to create and finish despite a nearly guaranteed role in the starting XI. He has created 21 chances and put just nine shots on target during his disappointing start to 2023.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Boli - Nets in loss Boli scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Chicago Fire.

Impact Boli scored for the second time in three matches and third time in five matches as he sent in four shots. The striker has scored five times in 14 appearances (11 starts) in MLS, while also creating five chances. Boli has taken over the starting role atop the starting XI and has started in 11-of-12 matches since joining up with Portland.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zac McGraw - Active performance before Gold Cup McGraw took two shots and created two chances in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against the Fire. He also made 10 clearances, a block and three interceptions in the match.

Impact McGraw has started 18 of Portland's 19 league matches this season, but he's now set to miss at least three games after being called up to the Canadian national team for the Gold Cup from June 24-July 16. Larrys Mabiala should replace him alongside Dario Zuparic in central defense while he's away.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kei Kamara's goal lifts Fire past Timbers Kei Kamara scored his 144th MLS regular-season goal and the Chicago Fire recorded a 2-1 victory on Wednesday night to defeat the host Portla...

JUNE 22, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Kamara gives the Fire a 2-1 victory over the Timbers

Kei Kamara scored the go-ahead goal in the 83rd minute to give the Chicago Fire a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers

JUNE 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland Timbers vs. Chicago Fire score updates, live stream, odds, time, tv channel, how to watch online (6/21/23) The Timbers play the second of three games in eight days Wednesday, taking on the Fire at the midweek.

JUNE 21, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Aljaz Ivacic - Gets start on bench Ivacic is on the bench for Wednesday's match versus the Chicago Fire.

Impact Ivacic returned from international duty with Slovenia and is available off the bench Wednesday. He has only completed two clean sheets thus far, allowing 19 goals on 44 saves in 12 appearances this season.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timbers try to stay undefeated all-time vs. Fire The Portland Timbers look to continue their dominance of the visiting Chicago Fire when the teams meet Wednesday night.

JUNE 21, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM