JUNE 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
PORTLAND 12-11-11 · 9TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
12-11-11 · 9TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
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.
Portland Timbers' Zac McGraw called up to Canada national team: 'It's a great opportunity' Born in Los Angeles, McGraw's Canadian roots provided him an opportunity to play at the international level. His mom is overjoyed.
JUNE 20, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Zac McGraw - Still on yellow card watch McGraw recorded seven clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact McGraw has totaled 41 clearances in the last seven matches to bring his average per game to 6.1. He is still on yellow card watch, but if the defender does not pick one up on Wednesday, then he will fresh on yellow card accumulation.
JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastian Blanco - Still not starting for team Blanco registered four crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Blanco made his fourth appearance off the bench while playing just 39 minutes thus far. He has fallen in the depth chart after several injury woes that has kept him out of the lineup. Seems to be that the midfielder will keep his bench role moving forward, keeping him a backup option in the midfield.
JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Evander - Takes five shots Evander had five shots (two on target), three crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Evander continues his scoreless run after failing to get a goal in his last six matches, totaling 16 shots (nine won) in that span. However, the midfielder has been creating chances and providing for the team with an average of 5.4 crosses and 2.2 chances created per match.
JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Claudio Bravo - Makes three tackles Claudio Bravo registered three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Bravo returned to the lineup after missing last match with a suspension. He's been averaging about two clearances per match with 20 in the last seven games played.
JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
David Matthew Bingham - Maintains second clean sheet Bingham made two saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Bingham has done a great job in net with Aljaz Ivacic out on international duty, keeping two clean sheets in a row. The keeper could return to the bench Wednesday with Ivacic back with the team after completing his European Championship qualifying matches with Slovenia.
JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Felipe Mora - Nearing return to action Mora (knee) is aiming to be available for selection against NYCFC this weekend, Portland manager Giovanni Savarese told Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian on Tuesday.
Impact Mora won't quite be ready to face the Fire in midweek, but he's hoping to make a bench appearance against New York City on Saturday as he gets closer to returning from multiple knee surgeries that have sidelined him for much of the last 18 months.
JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Portland Timbers take shutout streak into matchup with the Chicago Fire
The Portland Timbers come into a matchup against the Chicago Fire after notching three straight shutout winsJUNE 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Portland Timbers defender Zac McGraw called up to Canada men's national team McGraw received his first international call up for the upcoming Gold Cup tournament later this summer.
JUNE 19, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Aljaz Ivacic - Back with Timbers Ivacic (not injury related) has returned to Portland ahead of Wednesday's MLS clash against the Fire.
Impact Ivacic has missed his club team's last two games while away on international duty with Slovenia, but he will be expected back ahead of David Bingham in goal on Wednesday.
JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Portland Timbers
JUNE 18, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Timbers, Earthquakes each trying to build on stellar wins The Portland Timbers and host San Jose Earthquakes will both look to build on impressive victories when they meet on Saturday night.
JUNE 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Timbers, Earthquakes each trying to build on stellar wins The Portland Timbers and host San Jose Earthquakes will both look to build on impressive victories when they meet on Saturday night.
JUNE 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Portland Timbers take shutout streak into matchup with the San Jose Earthquakes
The Portland Timbers come into a matchup against the San Jose Earthquakes after securing two straight shutout winsJUNE 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pablo Bonilla - Upgraded to questionable Bonilla (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's trip to San Jose.
Impact Bonilla has been sidelined for the last two months with a hamstring injury, but could see his first appearance since March 25. If this is the case, the defender is expected to start off the bench until he is ready to play in a full match. However, seems to be that he will continue to be Juan Mosquera's backup for the remainder of the season.
JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zac McGraw - Keeps clean sheet in win McGraw made a block, four interceptions and won three of three tackles in Sunday's 1-0 victory against FC Dallas. He also took a shot in the match.
Impact McGraw was once again solid alongside Dario Zuparic in central defense Sunday as his side shut out Dallas and kept a third clean sheet in their last five league games. McGraw leads MLS with 97 clearances at the moment, with Cincinnati's Matt Miazga (94) the only other player within 10 clearances of his total.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Diego Chara - Defends well in shutout win Chara made a clearance and won three of four tackles in Sunday's 1-0 victory against FC Dallas. He also recorded a secondary assist in the match.
Impact Chara helped the Timbers keep a third clean sheet in their last five league games on Sunday, and he's still played every minute of his side's MLS campaign in defensive midfield. Cristhian Paredes is now his partner in the position following season-ending knee injuries to Eryk Williamson and David Ayala.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Santiago Moreno - Takes two shots in win Moreno took two shots on target and created a chance in Sunday's 1-0 victory against FC Dallas. He also made an interception in the match.
Impact Moreno lined up on the left wing Sunday for the first time this season, and he remained a threat going forward against Dallas. He's posted 22 shots (eight on target) in 2023 but he's yet to score his first goal.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
David Matthew Bingham - Keeps clean sheet against Dallas Bingham made two saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 victory against FC Dallas.
Impact Bingham returned to the XI in goal for the first time since March on Sunday, shutting out Dallas while Aljaz Ivacic is away on international duty. It's possible Bingham gets another game in against San Jose next weekend before Ivacic returns to the Timbers.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Evander - Records assist against Dallas Evander created three chances and assisted a goal in Sunday's 1-0 victory against FC Dallas. He also took three shots (two on target) and made an interception in the match.
Impact Evander set up a Franck Boli headed strike with a cross Sunday, his first MLS assist in just over a month and just his third overall of the season despite creating 31 chances across his last 10 league appearances.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Franck Boli - Scores goal against Dallas Boli scored a goal and completed just nine passes in Sunday's 1-0 victory against FC Dallas.
Impact Boli netted the only goal of Sunday's match with a headed effort from an Evander cross. Boli has now scored three goals across his last five MLS starts up front.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
FC Dallas' road struggles continue in loss to Portland PORTLAND, Ore. — Franck Boli scored the game’s only goal in the 35th minute, leading the Portland Timbers to a 1-0 victory over FC Dallas on...
JUNE 12, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Claudio Bravo - Returning from suspension Bravo will be available for selection in next weekend's clash against the Earthquakes after serving a one-game suspension.
Impact Bravo missed Sunday's win over Dallas while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he is likely to plug straight back into the XI ahead of Eric Miller at left-back to face San Jose.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Juan David Mosquera - Leaving for national team duty Mosquera is set to miss Portland's next two league games after getting called up to represent the Colombian National Team in upcoming friendlies on June 16 and 20.
Impact Mosquera has started 15 of the Timbers' 17 MLS matches this season, but he will not be available to face San Jose and Chicago over the next 10 days while he's away with his national team. Eric Miller will likely take over at right-back until Mosquera returns to the club.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
