PORTLAND NEWS

Eryk Williamson - Uncertain for weekend Williamson (foot) is listed as questionable in Portland's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Sounders.

Impact Williamson played the second half in last weekend's draw with Nashville, but he is carrying a foot injury into Saturday's game and will be a game time decision. Diego Chara and Cristhian Paredes (hamstring) could start in defensive midfield in his potential absence.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders host the Portland Timbers on the heels of shutout win

A game after shutting out Toronto 2-0, the Seattle Sounders play the Portland Timbers

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gary Smith explains Nashville SC 2-2 draw against Portland Timbers Nashville SC coach Gary Smith broke down the Portland tie, Nashville's habit of conceding \

JULY 5, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Elliot Panicco owns goalkeeping errors in Nashville SC tie with Portland Timbers Nashville SC goalkeeper Elliot Panicco said he's determined to learn from his mistakes amidst overall improvement since being drafted in 202...

JULY 5, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

David Matthew Bingham - Concedes two in draw Bingham conceded two goals and made seven saves during Sunday's scoreless draw with Nashville SC.

Impact Bingham has only played twice all season and recorded draws on each occasion. As Alijaz Ivacic was just getting a chance to rest, it seems unlikely he'd be unseated as the first choice ahead of Saturday's derby at Seattle.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose van Rankin - Provides five crosses in draw Van Rankin provided five crosses (one accurate) and make three interceptions during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Nashville SC.

Impact Van Rankin was active on both ends after failing to provide a cross in the previous two matches. He could have a tougher opponent in Seattle, which have conceded the sixth-fewest crosses to defenders in the league.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaroslaw Niezgoda - Finds net in draw Niezgoda scored one goal from one shot during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Nashville SC.

Impact Niezgoda added a third goal in his last three matches to equalize the score in the second half. With a few days to rest before the derby match at Seattle, Niezgoda could still be a quality pick if he's able to play most of the contest.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eryk Williamson - Logs assist in draw Williamson logged one assist from three chances created during the second half of Sunday's 2-2 draw with Nashville SC.

Impact Williamson has provided two assists in the last three matches while coming off the bench for long stretches on each occasion. With four assists in his last six matches overall, he'll take good form into the rivalry game at Seattle on Saturday.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dairon Asprilla - Scores penalty in draw Asprilla scored one penalty goal on three shots (one on target) during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Nashville SC.

Impact Asprilla has started just twice in the last five matches but was able to successfully score from the spot and give his team a way back into the game. It's still worth being careful with Asprilla given his inconsistencies, so see how things play out in a rivalry match against Seattle on Saturday.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Portland Timbers come back to steal point at Nashville SC | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JULY 4, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Niezgoda, Timbers tie 2-2 with Nashville

Jaroslaw Niezgoda scored the tying goal for the Portland Timbers in a 2-2 draw with Nashville

JULY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Live updates, score: Nashville SC vs. Portland Timbers on Sunday at Geodis Park Nashville SC returns to Geodis Park after two weeks to host the Portland Timbers. Follow the MLS match with live updates.

JULY 3, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Dario Zuparic - Takes shot in win Zuparic took a shot and made five clearances in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against the Dynamo. He also made a block and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Zuparic was solid in central defense against Houston on Wednesday and he's now started eight consecutive MLS games for the Timbers.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aljaz Ivacic - On bench against Nashville Ivacic is not in Portland's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Nashville SC.

Impact David Bingham is getting the start in goal over Ivacic on Sunday.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Starting against Nashville Bravo (foot) is in Portland's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Nashville SC.

Impact Bravo was questionable for Sunday's game with a foot issue, but he has been deemed fit enough to be in the lineup from the start at left-back.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers extend defender Josecarlos Van Rankin's loan from Chivas | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan extension The Portland Timbers have extended defender Josecarlos Van Rankin’s loan from Liga MX side Chivas Gu...

JULY 2, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Moreno and the Portland Timbers visit Nashville

Santiago Moreno leads the Portland Timbers into a matchup with Nashville fresh off of a two-goal performance against the Houston Dynamo

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Claudio Bravo - Dealing with foot issue Bravo is listed as questionable with a foot injury in Portland's injury report for Sunday's clash against Nashville SC.

Impact Bravo has played the full 90 minutes in each of the Timbers' last three MLS matches, but he will be a game time decision for Sunday. Justin Rasmussen would be the preferred choice at left back if Bravo can't play against Nashville.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose van Rankin - Makes seven clearances in win Van Rankin made seven clearances and two interceptions in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against the Dynamo. He also took a shot on target in the match.

Impact Van Rankin has kept two clean sheets in 15 MLS games (all starts) this season for Portland, and the club announced Friday that his loan from Chivas Guadalajara has been extended through the remainder of the 2022 campaign.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aljaz Ivacic - Makes five saves in 2-1 win Ivacic made five saves in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Houston Dynamo.

Impact Ivacic was superb here helping his team for second consecutive win. The keeper has been in a stellar form with one clean sheet and 17 saves over his past four matches while helping his team to two victories and just one defeat in that span. Ivacic has kept four shutouts in 17 matches this season but just one in his last eight affairs.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Blocks two shots for 2-1 victory Bravo had one shot (off target), two crosses (none accurate), three tackles (all won), two blocked shots and three clearances in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Houston Dynamo.

Impact Bravo was terrific helping his team for a tight win. He seems to be already in a good place after the injury and has now racked up one clean sheet, six crosses, 15 tackles and five blocked shots in three matches since his return to the pitch. The full-back though is still looking for his first goal or assist of the season and has just three clean sheets in 11 starts.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Moreno - Hammers brace for 2-1 victory Moreno scored twice on three shots (all on target) and hauled in four crosses (one accurate) and three dribbles in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Houston Dynamo.

Impact Moreno was terrific here and turned in arguably his best game of the season. He had a period with four starts in nine matches but after three consecutive starts leading up to this performance the winger could be up for a more time in the upcoming games. He's now sitting at three goals and three assists on the season.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yimmi Chara - Assists winner over Houston Chara tallied one assist, three chances created and three fouls drawn in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Houston Dynamo.

Impact Chara has now hauled in one goal and one assist over his past three matches while racking up six shots, six chances created, six tackles and six fouls drawn over the same period and has been in a great form. The winger has already amassed four goals and three assists on the season.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaroslaw Niezgoda - Quiet versus Houston Niezgoda had one shot (off target), one chance created and two aerials won in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Houston Dynamo.

Impact Niezgoda cooled off quickly after hammering a brace last time out. The forward though has been quiet now twice in three matches after returning from an injury and may be still feeling the effects of the ailment. He already netted five goals on 19 shots this season.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE