Portland Team News Page 42 - Soccer

Yimmi Chara - Expected to play Chara (hamstring) is expected to be limited, but play, during Saturday's clash with St. Louis, manager Gio Savarese told Ryan Clarke of the Oregonian.

Impact Chara was removed from the injury report, and this update from Savarese confirms that he has returned to some semblance of fitness. The winger is still expected to be limited, so a cameo off the bench seems the most likely outcome.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yimmi Chara - Taken off injury report Chara (hamstring) is no longer listed in the Timbers' injury report heading into Saturday's clash against St. Louis City.

Impact Chara has missed Portland's last eight MLS games since injuring his hamstring against Sporting KC in the season opener, but he'll at least be traveling to St. Louis this weekend and could be available to mark his return to action.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dario Zuparic - Back in training Zuparic (illness) has cleared the health and safety protocols and returned to training with the Timbers this week, The Oregonian's Ryan Clarke reported Wednesday.

Impact Zuparic missed last weekend's loss to Cincinnati with an illness, but he should be able to return to the squad to face St. Louis City on Saturday, likely as a starter back alongside Zac McGraw in central defense.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Facing fitness test for Saturday Bravo (calf) has been upgraded to questionable in Portland's injury report for the clash against St. Louis City this weekend.

Impact Bravo missed last weekend's loss to Cincinnati with due to a calf injury, and his status will remain uncertain heading into the STL City match on Saturday. Justin Rasmussen would continue in the XI at left-back if Bravo isn't fit enough to start.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dairon Asprilla - Listed as questionable for St Louis Asprilla (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's match against St. Louis City SC, per the Portland Timbers injury list.

Impact Asprilla is in doubt for Saturday's match after what seems to be a re-injury to his right knee that had kept him out for the first five matches of the season. He has already integrated back into the starting XI for Portland, but could see himself miss yet another game. If that is the case, then Diego Gutierrez could return to the lineup in his place.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saint Louis City SC hosts the Portland Timbers in Western Conference play

Saint Louis City SC and the Portland Timbers square off in Western Conference play

APRIL 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

U.S. Open Cup: Portland Timbers to host Real Salt Lake in Round of 32 The Timbers will host their second consecutive match in the tournament.

APRIL 27, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Sebastian Blanco - Plays 30 minutes Wednesday Blanco started and played 30 minutes during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Orange County Sc during the U.S Open Cup.

Impact Blanco made his anticipated season debut or Portland after getting a few minutes of play Wednesday. He may not enter the starting XI too quickly as he still needs to work on match fitness. However, with Portland's injuries woes, the forward will surely become a regular starter once fit after totaling seven goals and seven assists in 2022.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Boli - Takes shot in start Boli took a shot and made a clearance in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Boli has started the Timbers' last two games alongside Evander in a front-two following his March transfer from Ferencvaros. He's taken two shots across the two starts.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Moreno - Takes four shots in loss Moreno took four shots (two on target) and made an interception in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Moreno posted his second game of the season with at least four shots on Saturday, but it wasn't enough to salvage a result against Cincinnati and he's still looking for his first goal of this campaign.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Ayala - Takes three shots in loss Ayala took three shots (one on target) and won two of three tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati. He also made a clearance and three interceptions in the match.

Impact Ayala has started consecutive games alongside Diego Chara in midfield since recovering from a knee surgery he underwent in February, and he was dangerous going forward against Cincinnati on Saturday.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evander - Creates five chances vs. Cincinnati Evander took four shots and created five chances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Evander was a huge threat in attack despite his side's defeat on Saturday, and he's now tallied six shots and seven chances created across his last two MLS appearances while starting alongside Franck Boli in a front-two.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aljaz Ivacic - Concedes two goals to Cincinnati Ivacic made four saves but conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Ivacic was beaten by a Sergio Santos header and a strike from Brandon Vazquez on Saturday as his search continues for a first clean sheet of the season. Next weekend he will face the Western Conference leaders St. Louis City, which have scored a league-high 21 goals through nine MLS matches and already defeated the Timbers back in March.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dairon Asprilla - Scores goal against Cincinnati Asprilla scored a goal and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati. He also made two clearances, an interception and won three of three tackles in the match...

Impact Asprilla pounced on a rebounded shot to slot home his second goal in as many games on Saturday, though this one wasn't as glamorous as his bicycle kick against the Sounders last weekend. Asprilla has been very active on the left wing since returning at the start of April from a knee surgery he underwent in preseason, and he should continue as a regular in the XI moving forward.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Brandon Vazquez winner powers FC Cincinnati over Portland Timbers | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

APRIL 23, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sergio Santos leads FC Cincinnati past Timbers Sergio Santos scored in the first half, then assisted on Brandon Vazquez’s goal in the 58th minute, and FC Cincinnati remained undefeated at...

APRIL 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

FC Cincinnati vs. Portland Timbers

APRIL 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

FC Cincinnati set for Portland Timbers visit, game at TQL Stadium sold out | Live updates FC Cincinnati and Portland Timbers met for the first time since the MLS Is Back Tournament in 2020.

APRIL 22, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

Portland Timbers at FC Cincinnati: 3 Points to watch The Timbers aim to keep the party going after a dominant win over Seattle last week.

APRIL 21, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

FC Cincinnati-Portland Timbers preview: What's up with Brenner? FC Cincinnati will look to rebound against Portland Timbers after its first loss of the year came in stunning fashion against St. Louis City...

APRIL 21, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

Dario Zuparic - Will miss Cincinnati game Zuparic has been ruled out of Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati after entering the health and safety protocols.

Impact Zuparic has started all eight of the Timbers' matches this season, keeping two clean sheets alongside Zac McGraw in central defense. Larrys Mabiala should replace him in the XI against Cincinnati this weekend.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Blanco - Not ready to face Cincinnati Blanco (knee) will miss the clash against FC Cincinnati at the weekend, according to Portland's injury report for the match.

Impact Blanco continues his rehabilitation from a knee injury and is not quite ready to be involved in Saturday's game. He will hope to be available for his season debut by next weekend's St. Louis City match.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Ruled out for weekend Bravo (calf) will not be available to face FC Cincinnati on Saturday, according to Portland's injury report for the match.

Impact Bravo has picked up a calf injury that will keep him on the sidelines against Cincinnati on Saturday. Justin Rasmussen is likely to start in his place at left-back.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yimmi Chara - Out against Cincinnati Chara (hamstring) will not be available in time for Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati, according to Portland's injury report.

Impact Chara returned to full training with the Timbers this week, but Saturday's match still comes too soon for him to be involved. He will hope to be back in the squad by the St. Louis game on April 29.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Power Rankings: Portland Timbers, St. Louis CITY get Matchday 8 boost | MLSSoccer.com What a week in MLS. Toronto FC and New York Red Bulls both drew, CF Montréal and Sporting Kansas City were both shut out, and Portland Timbe...

APRIL 18, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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