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Tega Ikoba - Absent again Ikoba (knee) will not be available for Saturday's clash against LAFC.

Impact Ikoba has not seen the pitch since May 2022 with the senior team, and he will continue to stay sidelined with a knee injury. The 19-year-old is not expected to have a big role for the team, as he has plenty work to do if he wants to be considered an option with the first team.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Blanco - Remains on shelf Blanco (knee) will not be available for Saturday's clash versus LAFC.

Impact Blanco will miss his second match in a row with a knee issue. Injuries has been a cause of problems for the midfielder, only giving him 20 starts in 32 appearances in 2022. Marvin Loria will continue to to get the start in his absence.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers face Los Angeles FC after shutout win

A game after shutting out Sporting Kansas City 1-0, the Portland Timbers play Los Angeles FC

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Your Wednesday Kickoff: Austin FC need defenders, Portland Timbers need goals | MLSSoccer.com Portland Timbers to sign Ferencváros forward Boli The Portland Timbers are signing Ivorian forward Franck Boli from Hungarian club Ferencvár...

MARCH 1, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Yimmi Chara - Hamstring injury confirmed Chara will be out for "a matter of weeks" with a hamstring injury he suffered in Monday's season-opening win over Sporting KC, Portland manager Giovanni Savarese told team reporter...

Impact Chara assisted Juan David Mosquera's goal on Monday but had to be taken off later in the first half due to injury. Santiago Moreno and Marvin Loria should remain the Timbers' starters on the wings while Chara is out, and reserve option Diego Gutierrez could see an uptick in playing time as well.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers to sign forward Franck Boli from Hungarian club Boli, a 29-year-old center forward from Ivory Coast, has scored 42 goals and made 11 assists in 126 appearances with Ferencváros.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Dario Zuparic - Keeps clean sheet in win Zuparic made two blocks and three clearances in Monday's 1-0 victory against Sporting KC. He also took a shot in the match.

Impact Zuparic returned to the XI for Monday's season opener against Kansas City, and he kept a clean sheet alongside Zac McGraw in central defense.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Chara - Keeps clean sheet on opening day Chara made seven clearances, three interceptions and won three of four tackles in Monday's 1-0 victory against Sporting KC.

Impact Chara was excellent defensively alongside Eryk Williamson in midfield to shut out Kansas City in the season opener on Monday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eryk Williamson - Solid start to new campaign Williamson made a clearance, an interception and won one of one tackles in Monday's 1-0 victory against Sporting KC. He also created a chance in the match.

Impact Williamson put in a solid shift alongside Diego Chara in defensive midfield to kick off 2023 with a narrow win over Kansas City.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Moreno - Comes off bench in opener Moreno subbed into Monday's match against Sporting KC in the 33rd minute, making a clearance, two interceptions and creating a chance in the 1-0 victory.

Impact Moreno replaced an injured Yimmi Chara (hamstring) in the first half of Monday's game and played well on the right wing in a tight win over Kansas City. He could start this weekend's clash against LAFC if Chara isn't fit.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Loria - Takes four shots vs. Kansas City Loria took four shots (two on target) and won three of three tackles in Monday's 1-0 victory against Sporting KC.

Impact Loria got the start on the left wing for the Timbers' 2023 opener on Monday, and he played well on both sides of the ball in the win over SKC. There is plenty of competition for the winger roles in Portland with Santiago Moreno, Yimmi Chara (hamstring), Dairon Asprilla (knee) and Sebastian Blanco (knee) all in the mix, so expect some rotation throughout the season when everyone is healthy.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evander - Quiet outing in MLS debut Evander took three corners and completed one accurate cross in Monday's 1-0 victory against Sporting KC.

Impact Evander put in a somewhat muted performance in attacking midfield in his first game for the Timbers on Monday after signing from Midtjylland for a club-record fee in the offseason. The 24-year-old still has plenty of time to grow into his new role on this team.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaroslaw Niezgoda - Has quiet game in opener Niezgoda made two clearances and completed 13 passes in Monday's 1-0 defeat against Sporting KC.

Impact Niezgoda wasn't very effective in Monday's season opener and was replaced by Nathan Fogaca at the hour mark. Dairon Asprilla (knee) will add more competition up front in Portland once he returns from injury as well.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Uiliam Fogaca - Takes shot off bench in win Fogaca subbed into Monday's match against Sporting KC in the 62nd minute, taking a shot on target, creating a chance and winning one of one tackles in the 1-0 victory.

Impact Fogaca was sparsely used by Portland during his rookie campaign last season, but he replaced Jaroslaw Niezgoda up front at the hour mark on Monday and looked much livelier than his Polish counterpart. With Dairon Asprilla (out) out for at least a month, Fogaca has a big opportunity to impress at striker these next few weeks.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Matthew Bingham - Four saves in clean sheet Bingham kept a clean sheet while making four saves during Monday's 1-0 win over Sporting KC.

Impact Bingham helped Portland claim all three points by shutting out Sporting KC on Monday. The keeper made just two appearances a year ago, and should return to the bench once Aljaz Ivacic (hand) is back at full fitness.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan David Mosquera - Scores early on Monday Mosquera scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing twice inaccurately, making two interceptions, five tackles (winning three) and three clearances during Monday's 1-0 win ove...

Impact Mosquera found the back of the net after just six minutes, scoring the lone goal of the match. The fullback made just three appearances a year ago but stared at right back for Portland in their 2023 opener, leading the team with five tackles.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers open MLS season with 1-0 win over Sporting KC Juan David Mosquera's goal in the 6th minute was the difference as the Timbers opened the 2023 season with a win at Providence Park.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Mosquera scores early goal, Timbers down Sporting KC 1-0

Juan Mosquera scored an early goal and the Portland Timbers defeated Sporting Kansas City 1-0 in a match postponed Saturday because of snow and frigid temperatures in Portland

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yimmi Chara - Limps off in opener Chara assisted on the opener but was forced off with a likely hamstring injury in Monday's opener against SKC.

Impact Chara was off to a nice start Monday with the assist but after stretching a bit too far as he chased down a ball, he tweaked his hamstring in the process. The hope is that it's only a minor injury that will cost him a couple weeks. In his absence, Santiago Moreno is an option to move into the XI on the wing.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aljaz Ivacic - On bench Monday Ivacic (hand) is on the bench for Monday's opener against Sporting KC.

Impact Ivacic won the starting role last season en route to 32 starts, but he's dealt with a hand injury and now he's on the bench for Monday's opener. He figures to return to the XI once ready, but David Bingham will got a shot to show his stuff against Sporting KC.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Makes bench against SKC Bravo (hamstring) is on the bench for Monday's match against Sporting KC.

Impact Bravo missed a portion of preseason with this injury and he's not yet 100 percent, so he's on the bench for Monday's opener. Having started 53 matches the last two seasons, he figures to return to the XI once fit, but for Monday's game, Justin Rasmussen gets the start at left-back.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan David Mosquera - Good for opener Mosquera (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Sporting KC.

Impact Mosquera showed up on the opening injury report with a hamstring issue, but he's good to go Monday after playing just 188 minutes for the Timbers last season. Playing at right-back, his early fantasy returns are worth monitoring, especially in home matches where the Timbers thrive.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Miller - Signs with Portland Miller signed with Portland on a one-year deal with an option for 2024, Portland announced.

Impact Miller last appeared in MLS with Nashville before being released. The defender has landed with Portland where he will be a depth option, and likely will only see playing time due to injuries ahead of him in the first team.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLS opens 2023 season in dramatic fashion: 5 takeaways

Thiago Almada's brace and St. Louis City SC's debut victory made for a memorable opening day for MLS.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023