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Claudio Bravo - Defends well in playoff win Bravo made three clearances, an interception and won four of five tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference Final.

Impact Bravo kept his second clean sheet so far in the playoffs against Salt Lake on Saturday, and he will be ready for next weekend's MLS Cup Final against NYCFC, which have scored two goals in every playoff game this season.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steve Clark - Keeps clean sheet against Salt Lake Clark made three saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 Western Conference Final victory against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Clark had a comfortable night Saturday as Portland won the Western Conference Championship for the first time since 2018. He is in good form at the moment, having conceded just one goal in the playoffs so far and with four clean sheets in his last six MLS games. He will take on NYCFC -- which have scored two goals every playoff game this season -- in the MLS Cup Final next weekend.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three Takeaways from Portland Timbers beating RSL to reach MLS Cup 2021 ' MLSSoccer.com The Portland Timbers are marching onto MLS Cup 2021, hosting the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs championship match after a 2-0 Western Conference Fin...

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Dario Zuparic - Records assist against Salt Lake Zuparic took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-0 Western Conference Final victory against Real Salt Lake. He also made two clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Zuparic set up Santiago Moreno's game-clinching goal on Saturday, though the 21-year-old did most of the work himself. Zuparic was also able to have a comfortable night defensively, and he will be ready for next weekend's MLS Cup Final against NYCFC, which have scored six times in the playoffs this season.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Mora - Scores goal against Salt Lake Mora scored a goal and created a chance in Saturday's 2-0 Western Conference Final victory against Real Salt Lake. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Mora opened the scoring almost accidentally as he reacted quickest to a rebounded effort. It was his first goal since September, and he will be looking for more in next weekend's MLS Cup Final against NYCFC.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Moreno - Scores goal against Salt Lake Moreno scored a goal and created three chances in Saturday's 2-0 Western Conference Final victory against Real Salt Lake. He also made an interception, won two of two tackles, and...

Impact Moreno got the start in place of the suspended Dairon Asprilla on Saturday, and his performance will push him into consideration to start on the left wing in the MLS Cup Final next weekend. He scored his first MLS goal from a long, solo run up the middle of the field and the shot finished off of the post.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers Player Ratings: Santiago Moreno, Cristhian Paredes star in WCF win ' MLSSoccer.com The Portland Timbers are headed to their third MLS Cup in eight years thanks to a firmly-worked 2-0 victory over Western Conference Final gu...

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Portland Timbers win continues Pacific Northwest dominance of Western Conference titles ' MLSSoccer.com There may not be too many Seattle Sounders supporters happy to see their arch rivals Portland Timbers book their spot in MLS Cup on Saturday...

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Portland Timbers Defeat Real Salt Lake in Western Conference Final, Advance to MLS Cup ' MLSSoccer.com Philadelphia Union host New York City FC on Sunday in Eastern Conference Final on ABC & ESPN Deportes (3 p.m. ET)

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Timbers end Real Salt Lake's run with 2-0 win, reach MLS Cup final The Portland Timbers reached their third MLS Cup championship game in seven seasons with a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake in the Western Co...

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Timbers down RSL 2-0 for conference title, MLS final berth

Felipe Mora and Santiago Moreno scored and the Portland Timbers advanced to the MLS Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference final on Saturday

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland Timbers to host MLS Cup 2021 at Providence Park ' MLSSoccer.com MLS Cup 2021 is heading to Providence Park, home of the Portland Timbers, on Dec. 11 (3 pm ET | ABC, UniMas). The Timbers earned hosting rig...

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Recap: Portland Timbers 2, Real Salt Lake 0 ' MLSSoccer.com For the first time in club history, the Portland Timbers will host MLS Cup after topping Real Salt Lake 2-0 in the Western Conference Final...

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake: Time, TV, streaming, lineups, betting odds for MLS playoffs The Portland Timbers know that a win in the Western Conference final would allow them to host the MLS Cup for the first time in club history...

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sebastian Blanco - Makes bench Saturday Blanco (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against RSL.

Impact Blanco came off injured against the Rapids, but it looks like he's well enough to be an option off the bench against RSL. Santiago Moreno is getting the start Saturday and if healthy, Blanco will probably make an appearance, assuming he's needed.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

PREVIEW: Portland Timbers take on Real Salt Lake, Saturday on FS1 6:30PM ET  ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Portland Timbers look to overcome adversity — yet again — vs. Cinderella Real Salt Lake in MLS Cup playoffs The Timbers will likely be missing two important players when it plays in the Western Conference final on Saturday, yet another obstacle in...

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • OREGONLIVE.COM

MLS Betting: Going all out on the conference finals Jeff and Pablo return to place their bets on the Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake and Philadelphia Union vs. NYCFC

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Yimmi Chara crucial for Portland Timbers in Western Conference Final ' MLSSoccer.com Saturday's Western Conference Final between No. 4 seed Portland Timbers and No. 7 seed Real Salt Lake (6:30 pm ET | FS1, FOX Deportes) is a...

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Could Portland Timbers star Sebastian Blanco return for Western Conference Final? ' MLSSoccer.com The Portland Timbers have grown accustomed to playing shorthanded in a 2021 season that has seen them overcome prolonged absences from multi...

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

MLS Footnotes: Real Salt Lake, NYCFC hoping to keep the upsets rolling in MLS playoffs

Doug McIntyre looks at how the Portland Timbers, Philadelphia Union, Real Salt Lake and NYCFC got this far and what's next.

DECEMBER 1, 2021