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Diego Chara - Makes five tackles in draw Chara made five tackles (zero won), three interceptins, four clearances and one block and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Los Angeles FC.

Impact Chara did well in the defensive end, leading his side in tackles during the road draw. The midfielder also picked up his first yellow card of the season, though. He will now look to keep things rolling when they host Austin on Saturday.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Van Rankin - Makes five tackles at LA Van Rankin registered one off-target shot, five tackles (three won), three interceptions, three clearances and a yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Los Angeles FC.

Impact Van Rankin had a good defensive outing, leading his side in tackles, but it wasn't enough to hold the lead -- as they conceded late during stoppage time. The right-back also received his second yellow card in two games. They will now host Austin on Saturday.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dairon Asprilla - Makes three interceptions in draw Asprilla registered one off-target shot, one chance created, one inaccurate cross, one tackle (won), three interceptions, one clearance and a yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Lo...

Impact Asprilla had a decent all-around performance, making the second-most interceptions for his side during the road draw. The midfielder also received his second yellow card in two starts, though. That's something to keep in mind when they host Austin on Saturday.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yimmi Chara - Scores opener in draw Chara scored one goal from four shots, made three tackles (two won) and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Los Angeles FC.

Impact Chara scored in the 18th minute to give his side the 1-0 lead. That was his second goals in two starts in the season. The forward is on fire right now, and will look to keep the momentum against Austin on Saturday.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aljaz Ivacic - Makes five saves at LA Ivacic made five saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw at Los Angeles FC.

Impact Ivacic had a great outing and almos kept the clean sheet, but conceded a late equalizer during stoppage time. The goalkeeper now has 10 saves and three goals allowed in two starts. He will look for his first shutout when they host Austin on Saturday.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Sent off against LAFC Bravo was shown a red card in the 62nd minute of Sunday's draw against LAFC, following a foul on Cristian Arango for his second booking of the match. He made five clearances, a blo...

Impact Bravo was having a good game defensively on Sunday before his sending off, but he will be suspended for next weekend's clash against Austin FC. Pablo Bonilla could replace him at left back for the game if he receives his green card in time.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bicycles only! Yimmi Chara does it again for Portland in draw at LAFC ' MLSSoccer.com He's done it again. It was just last week that Portland Timbers midfielder Yimmi Chara won AT&T Goal of the Week honors for Week 1 in MLS fo...

MARCH 7, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Fall scores for LAFC in 1-1 tie with Timbers

Mamadou Fall scored the game-tying goal for Los Angeles FC in a 1-1 draw against the Portland Timbers

MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recap: LAFC 0, Portland Timbers 1 ' MLSSoccer.com A late Mamadou Fall equalizer canceled out another Yimmi Chara golazo, as LAFC salvaged a 1-1 draw against the 10-man Portland Timbers in ML...

MARCH 7, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Deja Vu! Yimmi Chara scored another bicycle kick! ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MARCH 7, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Vela and Los Angeles FC host the Portland Timbers

MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

"It's a rivalry": Portland Timbers & LAFC poised for fireworks in MLS Week 2 ' MLSSoccer.com Whenever the Portland Timbers and LAFC face off, as they will Sunday in a Week 2 matchup at Banc of California Stadium (10 pm ET | FS1, FOX...

MARCH 4, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Cristhian Paredes signs contract extension with Portland Timbers ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension The Portland Timbers have signed midfielder Cristhian Paredes to a four-year contract extension through 2...

MARCH 3, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Soccer Odds: Every MLS team's championship title futures, more

Here's a look at every team's futures odds, with insights via FOX Sports soccer writer Doug McIntyre.

MARCH 2, 2022

Portland's Yimmi Chara bikes his way to Week 1 AT&T Goal of the Week win ' MLSSoccer.com Yimmi Chara has set the tone for what AT&T 5G Goal of the Week looks like for the 2022 MLS season. The Colombian forward's spectacular bicyc...

MARCH 2, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Cristhian Paredes - Extends contract with Portland Paredes has signed a four-year contract extension with the Timbers with the option to further extend for an additional year, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Paredes has eight goals and seven assists in 94 MLS appearances as he begins his fifth season in Portland, and the 23-year-old has signed on through 2025 at least. He made 16 starts in midfield as the Timbers went all the way to the MLS Cup Final in 2021.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers sign defender Pablo Bonilla to contract extension ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension The Portland Timbers have signed defender Pablo Bonilla to a new contract running through the 2023 MLS se...

MARCH 2, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Pablo Bonilla - Extends contract with Portland Bonilla signed a two-year contract extension with the Timbers with the option to further extend for an additional year, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Bonilla missed the opening game last weekend while he's still sorting out his green card, but the 22-year-old has 33 MLS appearances (18 starts) during his two seasons on Portland's senior team so far, and he will be looking to become a more consistent feature in the back line this campaign.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Takes four shots in draw Bravo took four shots and made eight clearances in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Revolution. He also made a block, two tackles and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Bravo was very active on both sides of the ball on Saturday, but he couldn't put any of his four shots on target against New England. Next weekend he will face LAFC, which is coming off a dominant opening day win over Colorado.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aljaz Ivacic - Concedes two goals against New England Ivacic made five saves but conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Revolution.

Impact Ivacic started in Saturday's season opener and has the edge over David Bingham in Portland's goalkeeper competition for now, although he was beaten by strikes from Brandon Bye and Sebastian Lletget. His side split the points with last year's Supporters' Shield winners, but next weekend he will face LAFC, which finished ninth in the Western Conference in 2021.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE