PORTLAND NEWS

Dairon Asprilla - Back in team training Asprilla (knee) returned to team training with the Timbers on Tuesday, The Oregonian's Ryan Clarke reports.

Impact Asprilla is yet to feature for Portland this season after undergoing a knee surgery in February, but he's making progress with his recovery and is back in training with his teammates ahead of Saturday's clash against FC Dallas.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evander - Training with team Evander (hip) was back in team training with the Timbers on Tuesday, according to Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian.

Impact Evander has missed Portland's last two games after picking up a few knocks at the start of his first MLS campaign, but manager Giovanni Savarese said last week that he's "hopeful" Evander will be able to return for Saturday's clash against FC Dallas.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Moreno - Attempts two shots in draw Moreno registered two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact This was just the second game Moreno attempted multiple shots this season, and the midfielder has struggled to make an impact on a game-to-game basis. However, the Timbers are having lots of issues from a health perspective and are navigating through an injury crisis, so the lack of depth might force the coaching staff to keep Moreno in the XI, even if he isn't producing much of late.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Uiliam Fogaca - Limited impact Saturday Fogaca generated one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 38th minute.

Impact Fogaca has started three of Portland's five matches so far this season, but his contributions have been scarce -- he's yet to score and has only racked up one assist, nine shots (two on target) and five chances created. It won't be surprising if this subpar outing means he'll be on the bench for next Saturday's match at Dallas.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaroslaw Niezgoda - Takes two shots off bench Niezgoda recorded two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Niezgoda came off the bench and saw limited minutes, but he was threatening and looked active upfront. He might have earned himself a spot in the lineup for Saturday's match at Dallas given the lack of firepower and the injuries the Timbers are dealing with right now.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Matthew Bingham - Keeps clean sheet Saturday Bingham recorded four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Bingham has made four starts this season and has conceded five times while keeping two clean sheets. That's enough evidence to think he'll remain the starter because the other goalkeeper, Aljaz Ivacic, conceded five times in his lone start to date.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timbers and LA Galaxy play to scoreless draw

Timbers goalkeeper David Bingham made four saves before he was hurt in stoppage time and Portland played to a 0-0 draw with the LA Galaxy on Saturday

MARCH 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aljaz Ivacic - Back on bench against LA Ivacic has been named to the bench for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy.

Impact Ivacic has returned to the bench after conceding five goals against Atlanta United last weekend, with David Bingham back in his place in the XI on Saturday.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Matthew Bingham - Back in lineup Saturday Bingham is in Portland's starting lineup to face the Galaxy on Saturday.

Impact Bingham is back in the XI after Aljaz Ivacic conceded five goals in his first start of the season against Atlanta last weekend. The two will likely continue battling back and forth for the starting spot between the sticks as the season progresses.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Bonilla - Starting against Los Angeles Bonilla is in Portland's starting lineup for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy.

Impact Bonilla is making his first start of the season at right-back on Saturday, taking over for Juan David Mosquera while he's on international duty.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Boli - Not available against LA Boli (not injury related) is not in Portland's match day squad for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy.

Impact Boli only arrived to the country a few days ago after transferring from Hungary last week, and he's not ready yet to be involved in Saturday's match.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLS Footnotes: Timbers can get back on track against shorthanded Galaxy

Losers of their last three, the Timbers will face an undermanned Galaxy team looking for its first win of the season on Saturday.

MARCH 24, 2023

Portland Timbers look to stop losing streak in matchup with the LA Galaxy

The Portland Timbers aim to end a three-game slide when they host the LA Galaxy

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yimmi Chara - Doing individual work Chara (hamstring) was doing individual work on the practice field with the Timbers this week, Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian reports.

Impact Chara was expected to miss up to a few months after injuring his hamstring in Portland's season opener, but manager Giovanni Savarese said Thursday that he might be able to return "earlier than we thought." Chara is still likely to miss at least a few more games as the club wants to "be careful" with his recovery.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Boli - Could debut at weekend Boli (not injury related) will arrive in Portland on Thursday, manager Giovanni Savarese told Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian in his press conference.

Impact Boli signed with the Timbers from Hungarian side Ferencvaros last week, but he'll only link up with the team Thursday after obtaining his visa. Savarese said "We'll see if he can play" in Saturday's clash against the Galaxy, as he likely still needs time to build up fitness and chemistry with his new side.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evander - Training individually Evander (hip) was doing individual work in training with Portland this week, The Oregonian's Ryan Clarke reports, but he will remain out for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy acc...

Impact Evander will miss a second straight game this weekend as he works through a couple of knocks he's picked up at the start of his MLS career. Santiago Moreno should continue in his place alongside Diego Chara and Eryk Williamson against Los Angeles. Timbers manager Giovanni Savarese said Thursday that he's "hopeful" Evander can return by next weekend's Dallas match.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dairon Asprilla - Not ready for LA game Asprilla (knee) is still listed as out on Portland's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy. Manager Giovanni Savarese said Thursday that Asprilla could "possibly" r...

Impact Asprilla has been training fully with the Timbers for a week now as he continues recovering from a knee surgery he underwent in February, but he's once again been ruled out for Saturday's game as he's not quite fit enough to be involved.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Ayala - Still out against Los Angeles Ayala (knee) will remain sidelined for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy, according to Portland's injury report. Manager Giovanni Savarese said Thursday that Ayala could "possibl...

Impact Ayala has returned to full training with the Timbers as he continues his recovery from a knee surgery he underwent in early February, but he's still not been deemed fit enough to be involved on Saturday.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thiago Almada's free kick golazo against Portland wins AT&T 5G Goal of the Matchday | Atlanta United FC The midfielder scored a world-class free kick in the 5-1 win over Portland Timbers

MARCH 22, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Juan David Mosquera - Receives national team call-up Mosquera has been called up by the Colombian National Team for upcoming friendlies on March 24 and 28.

Impact Mosquera has been effective so far for Portland in 2023, with a goal and an assist from three shots (two on target) and six chances created through four MLS matches. But he will miss Saturday's clash against the Galaxy while on international duty, and he may be questionable to return by the FC Dallas match on April 1 as well. Pablo Bonilla is an option to replace him at right-back, or the Timbers may opt to change formations to a back-three in his absence.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Gutierrez - Registers assist in heavy defeat Gutierrez came off the bench to assist his team's only goal in their 5-1 defeat to Atlanta on Saturday.

Impact Gutierrez was subbed on in the 76th minute and crossed for fellow substitute Tega Ikoba to head in a consolation goal. The striker, who is yet to start a professional game, has made four substitute appearances so far and will look to establish himself in the first team this season.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tega Ikoba - Scores first MLS goal Ikoba scored his first Timbers goal in Saturday's 5-1 loss against Atlanta.

Impact Ikoba was introduced in the 76th minute and scored a consolation goal from his only shot, becoming the Timber's youngest ever goalscorer. He is unlikely to be a regular starter but is one to keep an eye on as the season goes on.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aljaz Ivacic - Concedes five in loss Ivacic conceded five goals and made three saves in Saturday's 5-1 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Ivacic was making his first appearance of the season at the expense of David Bingham, who had started the first three games. It remains to be seen which keeper will be first choice this season and with the Timbers having conceded 10 goals in their opening three games, neither can be seen as a reliable fantasy option.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE