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Portland Timbers prepare for fireworks show as Real Salt Lake rolls into town Saturday will see the Timbers lock horns with Real Salt Lake before traveling to LA Galaxy. Both are tied with LAFC for first in the west.

JULY 12 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Rodriguez and the Portland Timbers host Real Salt Lake

Jonathan Rodriguez leads the Portland Timbers into a matchup with Real Salt Lake after scoring two goals against Nashville

JULY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland Timbers: Dark-horse MLS Cup contender? | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JULY 11 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Portland Timbers transfer Dairon Asprilla to Atlético Nacional | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer The Portland Timbers have transferred forward Dairon Asprilla to Colombian top-flight side Atlético Nacion...

JULY 9 • MLSSOCCER.COM

F Dairon Asprilla ends 10-year run with Timbers Forward Dairon Asprilla’s 10-year run with the Portland Timbers ended on Tuesday.The club transferred the 32-year-old veteran to Atletico Na...

JULY 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Juan Mosquera - Adds to scoring rout Mosquera assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-1 win over Nashville SC.

Impact Mosquera recorded his fourth assist of the season, which tied his total from 2024 in six games less. He's also started and played in all 23 MLS matches, recording an average of 2.6 crosses per game.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Moreno - Brace of assists in win Moreno assisted twice to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 4-1 victory against Nashville SC.

Impact Moreno helped get two of the goals Sunday to take the thrashing win against Nashville. He's also been able to start the last seven games in a row, recording a goal and three assists with 15 chances created and 17 tackles in that span.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Eryk Williamson - Scores in start Williamson scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 4-1 victory versus Nashville SC.

Impact Williamson saw his first start since May 4, recording just his second goal of the season. He's been downgraded to just a bench role following his long term injury last year, making only seven starts in 18 appearances while recording 23 crosses (five accurate), 11 tackles (seven won) and nine chances created.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Mora - Logs in goal Mora scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Sunday's 4-1 win against Nashville SC.

Impact Mora recorded his second goal in four matches and three in seven to up his total on the season to 10, surpassing his total from the last two years combined. The forward has also been able to stay fit for most of the year, starting 13 times in 19 appearances from the striker position,

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

James Pantemis - Quiet in win Pantemis had two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 4-1 win versus Nashville SC.

Impact Pantemis did not need to do much Sunday, allowing one goal on two saves to secure the win. Since filling in for Maxime Crepeau, he has conceded seven goals in the last six starts, making 11 saves while keeping two clean sheets in that span. If Canada loses to Argentina Tuesday, then the keeper will return to the bench against Real Salt Lake, who have scored 12 goals in the last five contests.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Timbers use first-half outburst to top Nashville SC Jonathan Rodriguez recorded a brace and the Portland Timbers scored four first-half goals en route to an easy 4-1 whipping of visiting Nashv...

JULY 8 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Rodriguez has 2 goals and the Timbers down Nashville 4-1

Jonathan Rodriguez scored two goals and the Portland Timbers built an early lead on the way to a 4-1 victory over Nashville on Sunday night

JULY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Evander - Option again Evander has served his one match suspension and will be an option for Sunday's match against Nashville.

Impact Evander will look to extend his scoresheet streak after either scoring or assisting in the last four matches, collecting three goals and three assists in that span. He had already surpassed his career high for both goals and assists in just 18 appearances as the midfielder having a career best season since joining MLS in 2023.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Zac McGraw - On bench versus Nashville McGraw (eye) is on the bench for Sunday's game against Nashville.

Impact McGraw will challenge Miguel Araujo and Dario Zuparic at center-back, at least until Kamal Miller returns from international duty. The fit-again player has been in and out of the starting lineup this season, but his 6.1 clearances per game represent the highest average in the competition.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Timbers and Nashville SC square-off on Sunday night at Providence Park | PTFC Portland and Nashville kickoff at 7:30pm, tickets on sale now!

JULY 7 • TIMBERS.COM

With unbeaten streak over, Timbers set sights on Nashville SC The Portland Timbers look to start a new streak of success when they host Nashville SC on Sunday night.Portland had a seven-match unbeaten s...

JULY 7 • THESTATE.COM

With unbeaten streak over, Timbers set sights on Nashville SC The Portland Timbers look to start a new streak of success when they host Nashville SC on Sunday night.Portland had a seven-match unbeaten s...

JULY 7 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Portland Timbers take on Nashville in conference play

The Portland Timbers face Nashville in conference play

JULY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dario Zuparic - Decent defensively Zuparic had three tackles (one won), seven clearances and two interceptions in Thursday's 3-2 loss to FC Dallas.

Impact Zuparic saw a decent match even though his team took the loss, as he provided two interceptions, three tackles and a match-leading seven clearances. This marks his 11th straight start, with the defender continuing as a mainstay in the middle of the defense.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cristhian Paredes - Own goal proves costly Paredes had an own goal and one shot (zero on goal) in Thursday's 3-2 defeat to FC Dallas.

Impact Paredes had a night to forget Thursday, with his 87th-minute own goal proving costly after it marked the decisive goal that would give Dallas the win. However, he did have a good match in the defense before the mistake, notching four tackles, three interceptions and two clearances.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Antony Alves Santos - Goal and assist despite loss Antony scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Thursday's 3-2 defeat to FC Dallas.

Impact Antony provided a great performance for Portland despite ending up on the losing side, as he would not only assist on a goal but also score one of his own. This marks the forward's fourth goal of the season and second assist. He will hope the performance earns him another start, as Thursday's was his first in three appearances.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

James Pantemis - Allows three against Dallas Pantemis registered two saves and allowed three goals in Thursday's 3-2 loss to FC Dallas.

Impact Pantemis was far from his best Thursday, with the keeper only saving two of the five shots he faced on net while allowing three goals. This marks his second straight match without a clean sheet, still having three on the season. He will hope for his fourth when facing Nashville on Sunday.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Evander - Scores, handed ban Evander scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 3-2 loss against FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yell...

Impact Evander has been on a hot streak with six goals and six assists since May, totaling 30 shots (13 on target), 31 chances created and 56 crosses (16 accurate) in the last 10 matches, which bumps his shots per game to 2.7, chances created to 2.8 and crosses to five per contest. Santiago Moreno could move into the center attacking midfield, with Antony an option to start alongside him for the clash versus Nashville.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Late own goal by Timbers lifts FC Dallas to win Petar Musa’s rush to the net in the 87th minute resulted in an own goal that proved the difference as FC Dallas defeated the Portland Timber...

JULY 5 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM