PORTLAND NEWS

Felipe Mora - Begins individual training Mora (knee) was doing individual work in training with Portland on Tuesday, The Oregonian's Ryan Clarke reports.

Impact Mora has been out since undergoing a knee surgery last August, and before that he had been limited to just seven MLS appearances off the bench in 2022 due to a previous operation he underwent at the start of that season. But he's progressing well with his recovery and can hope to be available to return to action at some point this month.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Ayala - Torn ACL confirmed Ayala will undergo a season-ending surgery next week to repair a torn ACL he suffered in the win over St. Louis last weekend, Portland announced Tuesday.

Impact Ayala missed the first month of the season with a knee injury and he returned to make four MLS appearances (three starts) in the Timbers' midfield before suffering this torn ACL last weekend. The 20-year-old's sophomore campaign with the club is over now as he joins Eryk Williamson (knee) in the recovery room.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers star named to MLS team of the week Evander's teammate, Cristhian Paredes, made the team of the week bench.

MAY 1, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Cristhian Paredes - Creates five chances off bench Paredes subbed into Saturday's match against St. Louis City in the 21st minute, creating five chances, making an interception and winning two of three tackles in the 2-1 victory.

Impact Paredes replaced an injured David Ayala (knee) in the first half of Saturday's game, and he proceeded to have an excellent passing performance from midfield. He could take over as the starter in the position if Ayala's injury proves to be serious, as Eryk Williamson (knee) is already out for the season.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Chara - Creates two chances in win Chara made an interception and created two chances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against St. Louis City. He also won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Chara has played every minute of Portland's MLS campaign in defensive midfield, and his role is only growing in importance thanks to Eryk Williamson's torn ACL and another potentially serious injury for David Ayala on Saturday.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Loria - Takes shot in start Loria took a shot on target and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 victory against St. Louis City.

Impact Loria made his first MLS appearance Saturday since suffering a minor injury at the start of April. This was his fourth start of the season, but Yimmi Chara's return to fitness could mean he returns to the bench moving forward.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Boli - Takes four shots in win Boli took four shots (two on target) in Saturday's 2-1 victory against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Boli had his best game thus far for Portland as he was very active leading the line by himself on Saturday. He has started three consecutive MLS matches up front.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aljaz Ivacic - Concedes goal to St. Louis Ivacic made zero saves and conceded a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against St. Louis City.

Impact Ivacic was beaten by a Celio Pompeu strike on Saturday, but his side was able to hit back just minutes later and secure all three points. Ivacic is still looking for his first clean sheet of the season and next weekend he will face 11th-placed Austin FC, which have scored just eight goals in nine MLS matches.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Moreno - Records assist against St. Louis Moreno created two chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against St. Louis City. He also took a shot on target, made two interceptions and won two of four tackles i...

Impact Moreno set up Yimmi Chara's late winner Saturday with his third assist in as many matches from the right wing. He's created five total chances during that span.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yimmi Chara - Scores goal against St. Louis Chara subbed into Saturday's match against STL City SC in the 64th minute, scoring a goal and making an interception in the 2-1 victory.

Impact Chara returned off the bench from a hamstring injury he suffered in the season opener on Saturday, and he did well to score the winning goal from a quick counter attack just minutes after his opponents had drawn level in the second half. Chara is a very versatile player who could start almost anywhere in Portland's XI once he returns to full fitness.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evander - Scores penalty against St. Louis Evander took seven shots (two on target) and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against St. Louis City. He also made a block, three interceptions and created a chance in the m...

Impact Evander cooly converted from the penalty spot Saturday for his second goal of the season, and his first since early March. He's taken multiple shots in five of his last six appearances in MLS, with nine chances created in that span as well.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Ayala - Stretchered off against St. Louis Ayala was subbed out of Saturday's victory against St. Louis City in the 21st minute after suffering a non-contact injury. Cristhian Paredes replaced him in midfield.

Impact Ayala had started three consecutive MLS games in Portland's midfield after returning in early April from a knee surgery he underwent in preseason. He will hope that his injury Saturday is nothing major, but it is possible that he could be set for a long spell on the sidelines.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zac McGraw - Suspended for next match McGraw made a block, six clearances and four interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 victory against St. Louis City. He also picked up a booking that will suspend him for next weekend's cl...

Impact McGraw has started all 10 of the Timbers' MLS matches this season, keeping two clean sheets and scoring a goal from central defense. But he picked up his fifth yellow card of the campaign Saturday and will be suspended against Austin next weekend, with Larrys Mabiala likely to replace him alongside Dario Zuparic in the XI.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers: Big-money signing Evander is "finding his way" in MLS | MLSSoccer.com Is Evander starting to find his form with the Portland Timbers? The Rose City faithful will hope so after his Matchday 10 performance at St....

APRIL 30, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Chara sparks Timbers to 2-1 victory over St Louis

Yimmi Chara scored late in the second half to rally the Portland Timbers to a 2-1 victory over St. Louis City

APRIL 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Timbers edge St. Louis City for first road win Yimmi Chara scored the decisive goal in the 82nd minute and the Portland Timbers prevailed on the road for the first time this season with a...

APRIL 30, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Timbers edge St. Louis City for first road win Yimmi Chara scored the decisive goal in the 82nd minute and the Portland Timbers prevailed on the road for the first time this season with a...

APRIL 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Timbers top St. Louis City 2-1 but suffer another injury Yimmi Chara scores in his return from a hamstring injury to help lift the Timbers to a road victory.

APRIL 30, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Timbers at St. Louis City: Live updates, how to watch The Timbers visit St. Louis for an MLS regular-season match at 5:30 p.m. PT Saturday.

APRIL 30, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Claudio Bravo - Available Saturday Bravo (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with St. Louis.

Impact Bravo returns to the bench as expected for Saturday's match. The defender was expected to see limited playing time as he continues to test his calf fitness. Eric Miller gets the start at left-back with Bravo still on the bench.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yimmi Chara - On bench, as expected Chara (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's match with St. Louis.

Impact Chara was expected to be available, and see limited minutes on the pitch Saturday. The midfielder remains on that path, returning to the bench where he could see some activity off the bench.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dario Zuparic - Starting Saturday Zuparic (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with St. Louis.

Impact Zuparic returns to the starting XI on Saturday after missing one match with an illness. The defender partners Zac McGraw in central defense as expected, with Larrys Mabiala falling back to the bench.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers sign midfielder Noel Caliskan | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The Portland Timbers have signed midfielder Noel Caliskan through the 2023 MLS season with options in 2024-...

APRIL 28, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Claudio Bravo - Limited minutes expected Bravo (calf) is expected to play during Saturday's clash with St. Louis, manager Gio Savarese told Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian.

Impact Bravo was upgraded to questionable on the Portland injury report and is expected to make his return after one-match on the sideline. The defender isn't fully fit quite yet, but is expected to be available for limited minutes during Saturday's match.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE