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Eric Miller - Features off bench in win Miller (illness) subbed in and played the closing minutes of Saturday's 3-1 victory against the Whitecaps.

Impact Miller returned to action Saturday after missing the previous weekend's match while in the health and safety protocols. He's mostly a backup option at full-back behind Claudio Bravo and Juan David Mosquera on each side.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evander and the Portland Timbers visit Real Salt Lake

Evander leads the Portland Timbers into a matchup with Real Salt Lake fresh off of a two-goal showing against the Vancouver Whitecaps

MAY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pablo Bonilla - Dealing with hamstring issues Bonilla (hamstring) will not be an option for Wednesday's match versus Real Salt Lake, reports Ryan Clarke of the Oregonian.

Impact Bonilla will miss his second match in a row with a hamstring issue. He's only made one start in two appearances thus far, as he continues to be an unused sub for the moment.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers' Evander named Player of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com It took slightly longer than everyone involved hoped, but Portland Timbers midfielder Evander announced himself to MLS (and then some) in Ma...

MAY 15, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Aljaz Ivacic - Brilliant in win Ivacic registered five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Ivacic faced five shots and stopped every single one, only being beaten by an own goal from Zac McGraw. Ivacic has been excellent with 31 saves in eight starts, with the only blemish on his record being no clean sheets in that span, despite conceding only 14 times. With Ivacic in good form it's a matter of time before the clean sheets start coming.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zac McGraw - Nets an own goal McGraw had an own goal, one tackle (one won), 10 clearances and one interception in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact McGraw only has himself to blame not setting a new career-high in clean sheets after putting past his own keeper Saturday. The center-back still has been impressive when on the pitch despite the mistake. McGraw is up to 22 tackles and 73 clearances in 11 starts, already matching his total for starts in the entirety of 2022.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan David Mosquera - Hot start continues Mosquera assisted once to go with five crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-1 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Mosquera found his fourth goal contribution in his 11th start, assist for the second time. The right-back has been exceptional going forward early in 2023, with 13 chances created and 38 crosses across 11 matches. Mosquera is only getting better as he gets going in what seems set to be a breakout season.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Boli - Scores in win Boli scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Boli got on the scoresheet during the win Saturday, scoring his second in his fifth start. The forward got off to a slow start since joining the MLS, but has shown an uptick in shooting volume in recent matches. With Evander in fine form alongside Boli the Portland attack could be heating up after a slow start.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evander - Nets brace Evander scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 3-1 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Evander scored and continued the purple patch he's found with five goal contributions in his last three matches. The new signing is starting to live up to the hype, showing exceptional poise as a finisher and fantastic vision creatively. If he can keep this sort of form going Evander could push for double-digit goals and assists.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yimmi Chara - Assists Saturday Yimmi Chara assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Chara got on the scoresheet in his first start back in the starting XI, making the most of a single chance created. The attacking midfielder is recovering from a hamstring issue that cost him over a month, and has avoided any set-backs. Chara is up to two goal contributions in three matches since returning from the injury.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers: Evander shows what "he's capable of" in Cascadia Cup win | MLSSoccer.com We've seen this story before. After a slow start to the season, the Portland Timbers are picking up steam.

MAY 14, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Timbers topple Whitecaps behind brace from Evander Evander scored twice as the Portland Timbers defeated the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Saturday night.

MAY 14, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Timbers topple Whitecaps behind brace from Evander Evander scored twice as the Portland Timbers defeated the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Saturday night.

MAY 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Evander scores twice in Timbers' 3-1 win over Whitecaps

Evander scored twice and the Portland Timbers downed the Vancouver Whitecaps in a Cascadia Cup rivalry match

MAY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland Timbers vs. Vancouver Whitecaps score updates, live stream, how to watch The Timbers find themselves in a crucial spot to turn around their season with a home match against the Whitecaps.

MAY 13, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

MLS Footnotes: LA-San Jose 'California Clásico' headlines rivalry week

Coming off of an impressive win over the Sounders in the U.S. Open Cup, the Galaxy will face off against a hot Earthquakes squad in league p...

MAY 13, 2023

White and the Vancouver Whitecaps visit the Portland Timbers

Brian White leads the Vancouver Whitecaps into a matchup with the Portland Timbers after scoring two goals against Minnesota United

MAY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sebastian Blanco - Scores in Open Cup win Blanco started and played the first half of Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup defeat against RSL, and he scored a goal in the opening minutes of the game.

Impact Blanco is yet to feature in MLS this season, and he only made his first appearance in the match day squad last weekend after recovering from some knee issues. But he's started both of Portland's U.S. Open Cup matches in this campaign despite playing one half or less each time.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers' Claudio Bravo wins Goal of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Bangers only for Portland Timbers fullback Claudio Bravio.

MAY 10, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Jaroslaw Niezgoda - Another shot off bench Niezgoda subbed into Saturday's match against Austin FC in the 78th minute and he took a shot in the 2-2 draw.

Impact Niezgoda has come off the bench in seven consecutive MLS games for Portland, with his last start in the competition coming back in mid-March. But he's been more effective as a substitute as he's averaging a shot every 30 minutes of playing time, and he scored his first goal of the campaign against Seattle on April 15.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Larrys Mabiala - Takes two shots in start vs. Austin Mabiala made seven clearances, four interceptions and won four of four tackles in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Austin FC. He also took two shots in the match.

Impact Mabiala got the start in central defense Saturday while Zac McGraw was suspended, and he was active on both sides of the ball. Mabiala still seems to be the backup choice behind McGraw and Dario Zuparic and should return to the bench by next weekend.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan David Mosquera - Creates chance in draw Mosquera took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Austin FC. He also made a clearance, an interception and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Mosquera has created at least one chance in eight of his 10 MLS appearances mostly as a right-back this season, and he's taken at least one shot in seven games as well.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristhian Paredes - Takes shot in start Paredes took a shot on target and made a clearance in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Austin FC. He also won two of four tackles in the match.

Impact Paredes made his second start of the season Saturday after recovering from a knee injury that sidelined him for a few weeks from March to April. He could continue in the XI alongside Diego Chara following season-ending injuries to Eryk Williamson and David Ayala in defensive midfield, though Yimmi Chara could be in the mix for those starts as well.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Miller - In health and safety protocols Miller has been ruled out of Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup match against RSL as he's in the health and safety protocols.

Impact Miller missed the MLS draw with Austin last weekend and he'll be sidelined once again for this cup match midweek. He'll hope to be available by Saturday's league clash against the Whitecaps.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE