MAY 9, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM
PORTLAND 12-11-11 · 9TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
12-11-11 · 9TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Timbers vs. RSL in the U.S. Open Cup: 3 Points to watch The Timbers seek to carry their recent momentum into the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32.
Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps predictions & best bets | MLSSoccer.com The Portland Timbers host the Vancouver Whitecaps in the latest Cascadia Cup showdown on Matchday 12. The Timbers hope to turn things around...
MAY 9, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Zac McGraw - Eligible to return McGraw will be available for selection in next weekend's clash against the Whitecaps after serving a one-game suspension.
Impact McGraw missed Saturday's draw with Austin FC while suspended for yellow card accumulation. He had started all 10 of the Timbers' previous matches in central defense and should return to the XI ahead of Larrys Mabiala to face Vancouver next weekend.
MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Evander - Pair of assists in draw Evander assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate), three chances created and four corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Austin FC.
Impact Evander recorded two assists Saturday, his first two of the season. The first came on a cross in the 33rd minute to Dario Zuparic, with the second coming in the 71st minute to Claudio Bravo to take the 2-1 lead. He also created three chances, took one off-target shot, whipped in eight crosses (three accurate) and took four corners in his full 90 minutes of action.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dario Zuparic - Scores in draw Zuparic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87th minute.
Impact Zuparic scored his first goal of the season Saturday, a header in the 33rd minute assisted by Evander with a cross. It was his only shot in the match to go with one interception and five clearances in his full 90 minutes of action. He also picked up a yellow card in the 87th minute, his fourth booking of the season.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Claudio Bravo - Scores in draw Claudio Bravo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...
Impact Bravo scored his first goal of the season Saturday, an outside the box strike in the 71st minute assisted by Evander to take the 2-1 lead. It was his only shot in the match to go with one inaccurate cross, one won tackle, two interceptions, two clearances and two blocked shots in his full 90 minutes of action. He also picked up a yellow card in the 56th minute, his third booking of the season.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aljaz Ivacic - Concedes twice in draw Ivacic recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Austin FC.
Impact Ivacic conceded two goals Saturday, and he has now conceded at least once in every appearance this season. He made just two saves too, his second fewest this season. He faces a slightly more difficult matchup next Saturday versus Vancouver, a side which has scored 14 goals in 10 league matches this season.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Santiago Moreno - Creates two chances in draw Moreno registered one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Austin FC.
Impact Moreno created two chances Saturday, along with a secondary assist and an inaccurate cross. He also won one tackle, intercepted one pass and made two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Portland Timbers vs. Austin FC
MAY 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Bruin's late goal gives Austin a 2-2 draw over Portland
Will Bruin scored in stoppage time to pull Austin into a 2-2 draw with the Portland TimbersMAY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sebastian Blanco - Available for debut Blanco (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Austin.
Impact Blanco trained individually earlier in the week and is a surprise addition to the bench Saturday. The midfielder has yet to make his 2023 debut but was fit enough for the matchday squad. Blanco saw a major role in 2022 and now that he is fit once more he could compete for a spot in the starting XI moving forward.
MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
David Matthew Bingham - Returns to bench Bingham (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Austin.
Impact Bingham returns to the bench Saturday after recovering from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for four matches. Even though he is fit once more it is Aljaz Ivacic who remains in the starting XI for Saturday's match.
MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dairon Asprilla - Option off bench Asprilla (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Austin.
Impact Asprilla returned to training earlier in the week and is now an option off the bench Saturday. The forward has scored twice and assisted once during the four matches he was available for, but has dealt with two injuries already and will be given the time to recover fully before seeing major minutes again.
MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Return of injured players could buoy Timbers vs. Austin FC The Portland Timbers will look for their first back-to-back wins of the season on Saturday night when they host an Austin FC team that is wi...
MAY 6, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Austin takes road losing streak into matchup against the Portland Timbers
Austin visits the Portland Timbers aiming to break a three-game road losing streakMAY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Portland Timbers' David Ayala out for the 2023 season Portland Timbers midfielder David Ayala will miss the rest of the 2023 Major League Soccer season due to an ACL tear.
MAY 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Portland Timbers' David Ayala out for the 2023 season Portland Timbers midfielder David Ayala will miss the rest of the 2023 Major League Soccer season due to an ACL tear.
MAY 4, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
David Matthew Bingham - Late test for Saturday Bingham (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday's match versus Austin F.C, reports Ryan Clarke of the Oregonian.
Impact Bingham could be a late call Saturday after missing more than a month with a hamstring injury. Aljaz Ivacic has been the one starting in the net, totaling 24 saves with 11 goals allowed and no clean sheeets in his absence.
MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tega Ikoba - Scores with Portland 2 Ikoba (hamstring) started and scored with Portland 2 side on April 30 during the 5-1 loss to the Real Monarchs.
Impact Ikoba has been dealing with a hamstring injury and has been working with the Portland 2 side to regain form. He will not be available for Saturday's match, but could return as soon as May 13 against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The forward already has a goal on the season with a start in four appearances thus far.
MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yimmi Chará beaming after return, game-winning goal for Portland Timbers Chará missed eight games with a hamstring injury and made an immediate impact upon his return.
MAY 2, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Timbers M David Ayala (torn ACL) out for season Portland Timbers midfielder David Ayala will have season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL, the team confirmed Tuesday.
MAY 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Timbers M David Ayala (torn ACL) out for season Portland Timbers midfielder David Ayala will have season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL, the team confirmed Tuesday.
MAY 2, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Portland Timbers midfielder David Ayala out for 2023 with torn ACL | MLSSoccer.com The Portland Timbers have lost a second central midfielder to a season-ending ACL injury, announcing Tuesday that David Ayala will miss the...
MAY 2, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Sebastian Blanco - Training individually again Blanco (knee) was not involved in last weekend's win over St. Louis and he was limited to individual training with the Timbers on Tuesday, The Oregonian's Ryan Clarke reports.
Impact Blanco made his season debut in the U.S. Open Cup last week after recovering from a knee injury, but it seems he may have taken a step back in his fitness as he was not in the squad to face St. Louis last weekend and was only back doing individual training on Tuesday.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dairon Asprilla - Training individually Asprilla (knee) was doing individual work in training with the Timbers on Tuesday, according to Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian.
Impact Asprilla missed last weekend's win over St. Louis with a knee injury. He had tallied two goals and an assist across his four MLS appearances (270 minutes of playing time) in April, and he'll hope to be fit enough to return to the squad against Austin on Saturday.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
