PORTLAND NEWS

Santiago Moreno - Records assist in draw Moreno took three shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Revolution. He also made a tackle and an interception in the match.

Impact Moreno set up Dairon Asprilla's goal Saturday as his side opened the new season by splitting the points with the Supporters' Shield holders. The 21-year-old started just four matches last season, but he figures to have a larger role in the squad in 2022.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dairon Asprilla - Scores goal against New England Asprilla took three shots (two on target) and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Revolution.

Impact Asprilla began 2022 right where he left off in 2021 as he scored a crucial goal in his side's draw against the Supporters' Shield holders. He will be looking for more next weekend against LAFC, which conceded 51 times in MLS last season.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yimmi Chara - Scores goal against New England Chara scored a goal and created four chances in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Revolution. He also made two interceptions and two tackles in the match.

Impact Chara equalized Saturday's game with his first goal of the campaign -- an audacious overhead kick-- and he will be aiming to beat his personal record of six in a season that he set in 2021. Next weekend he will face LAFC, which kept a clean sheet in its season opener against Colorado.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Char scores on bicycle kick, Timbers tie Revs 2-2 in opener Yimmi Chara scored on a bicycle kick goal in the 78th minute to pull the Portland Timbers into a 2-2 draw with the New England Revolution in...

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

HIGHLIGHTS: Portland Timbers vs. New England Revolution ' February 26, 2022 ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Chara scores on bicycle kick, Timbers tie Revs 2-2 in opener

Yimmi Chara scored on a bicycle kick goal in the 78th minute to pull the Portland Timbers into a 2-2 draw with the New England Revolution in the Major League Soccer opener for both...

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recap: Portland Timbers 2, New England Revolution 2 ' MLSSoccer.com The Portland Timbers and New England Revolution went toe-to-toe in a 2-2 draw at Providence Park, closing Saturday night of the 2022 campaig...

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

GOAL: Dairon Asprilla, Portland Timbers - 60th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Portland Timbers sign SuperDraft selection Diego Gutierrez ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The Portland Timbers have signed forward Diego Gutierrez through the 2022 MLS season with option years from...

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Bill Tuiloma signs contract extension with Portland Timbers ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Portland Timbers have signed defender Bill Tuiloma to a new contract through the 2025 season with a club...

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Felipe Mora - Undergoes knee surgery Mora will miss about a month after undergoing knee surgery last weekend, The Oregonian reports.

Impact The Timbers will be without their leading scorer from 2021 for the first five weeks or so of this campaign after Mora suffered a knee injury that required surgery. Jaroslaw Niezgoda will likely fill in for him at striker to start the season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eryk Williamson - Aiming to return soon Williamson (knee) is aiming to return to the pitch by the March international window, he said in an interview earlier this month.

Impact Williamson tore his ACL in late August and has been on the road to recovery ever since. There is no exact timetable for his return at the moment, but he's not going to be ready by the start of the season this weekend.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Bonilla - Waiting on green card Bonilla is a doubt for Saturday's clash against the Revolution as he's still waiting for his green card.

Impact Bonilla was slated to start in central defense early this season as Dario Zuparic (groin) and Larrys Mabiala (groin) recover from recent surgeries, but it seems he is likely to miss at least one game for bureaucratic reasons. Bill Tuiloma and Zac McGraw would be the ones to step into the positions should Bonilla indeed be unavailable.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bill Tuiloma - Extends contract with Portland Tuiloma signed a four-year contract extension with the Timbers with the option to further extend for an additional year, the club announced Friday.

Impact Tuiloma has made 89 appearances during his four-and-a-half years in Portland, including 19 MLS starts as a backup to Dario Zuparic and Larrys Mabiala last season. With Mabiala turning 35 this season, the 26-year-old Tuiloma is ready to push for a starting spot in central defense this campaign.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers host the New England Revolution in season opener

The Portland Timbers begin the season at home against the New England Revolution

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Major League Soccer embarks on 27th season as Qatar looms

Major League Soccer's 28 teams kick off the league's 27th season this weekend

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLS commissioner Don Garber discusses investigation into Portland Timbers The commissioner expressed confidence in owner Merritt Paulson after team's handling of Andy Polo allegations.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Jose Van Rankin - Loaned back to Portland Van Rankin has re-joined the Timbers on a five-month loan from Chivas Guadalajara, with the option to extend for the full MLS season.

Impact Van Rankin made 37 appearances (31 starts) at right back last season while on-loan in Portland, and the 28-year-old now returns to MLS through the end of June at least.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLS opens independent probe of allegations involving Polo

Major League Soccer has engaged an outside law firm to review the Portland Timbers’ handling of domestic abuse allegations involving former midfielder Andy Polo

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Timbers didn't report allegations of domestic violence against Andy Polo to MLS before they became public, source says MLS has launched an investigation into the Timbers' handling of the situation

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Portland Timbers sign MLS SuperDraft pick Justin Rasmussen ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The Portland Timbers have signed defender Justin Rasmussen through the 2022 MLS season with options for 202...

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM