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Yimmi Chara - Fifth assist of season Chara had an assist while taking four shots (two on goal), crossing four times (three accurate) and creating four chances during Sunday's 3-0 win over Austin.

Impact Chara set up Jaroslaw Niezgoda in the 45th minute assisting Portland's second goal. The assist was the fifth of the season for the midfielder while he finished with the second highest amount of shots, crosses and chances created on the team in the win.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steve Clark - Four saves in clean sheet Clark kept a clean sheet while making four saves during Sunday's 3-0 win over Austin.

Impact Clark helped Portland claim all three points by shutting out Austin on Sunday. The clean sheet was the seventh in 24 league starts for the keeper while his four saves upped his season total to 88.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristhian Paredes - Scores with lone shot Paredes scored a goal with his lone shot during Sunday's 3-0 win over Austin.

Impact Paredes found the back of the net after 17 minutes opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the third of the season for the midfielder coming from his lone shot of the match.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jaroslaw Niezgoda - Third goal of season Niezgoda scored a goal while taking four shots (three on goal) and creating two chances during Sunday's 3-0 win over Austin.

Impact Niezgoda found the back of the net in the 45th minute scoring Portland's second goal. The goal was the third of the season for the forward while his four shots were the second highest total on the team in the win.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Playoff-bound Timbers down Austin FC 3-0 on Decision Day

Sebastian Blanco’s goal in the 53rd minute was the final tally in the playoff-bound Portland Timbers' 3-0 victory over Austin FC on Sunday in the final regular-season game

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recap: Portland Timbers 3, Austin FC 0 ' MLSSoccer.com Cristhian Paredes and Jaroslaw Niezgoda did all the scoring they needed to do in the first half, as the Portland Timbers trounced Austin FC...

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

GOAL: Sebastián Blanco, Portland Timbers - 53rd minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

GOAL: Jaroslaw Niezgoda, Portland Timbers - 45th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

GOAL: Cristhian Paredes, Portland Timbers - 17th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Portland Timbers vs. Austin FC on Decision Day: Live updates, TV channel, how to watch live stream online (11/7/21) The Timbers face Austin FC in their regular-season finale at Providence Park.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Decision Day comes to MLS and chaos reigns, as usual

Eleven Major League Soccer teams enter the final weekend of the season with a chance to secure one of six remaining spots in the playoffs

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jaroslaw Niezgoda - Provides assist against Salt Lake Niezgoda provided an assist in a 3-1 win against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Impact Niezgoda had a decent day for the winning side. The 26-year-old provided an assist for the team's third goal in the match. Other than that, Niezgoda also had a solitary shot but it was not on target.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steve Clark - Four saves against Salt Lake Clark made four saves and conceded a goal in a 3-1 win against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Impact Clark had a good day for the winning team. The 35-year-old conceded a goal but made four crucial saves as well. It was the fourth occasion in the last five league matches where Clark failed to keep a clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dairon Asprilla - Two shots against Salt Lake Asprilla had two shots in a 3-1 win against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Impact Asprilla had an average game for the visitors. The 29-year-old had two shots but only one was on target. Other than that, Asprilla also won three aerial duels.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yimmi Chara - Three key passes against Salt Lake Chara provided three key passes in a 3-1 win against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Impact Chara had a decent outing for the visiting team. The 30-year-old provided three key passes, joint-most in the match. Other than that, Chara also had a solitary shot but it was not on target.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Mora - Two aerials off bench against Salt Lake Mora won two aerial duels after coming off the bench in a 3-1 win against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Impact Mora had little impact on the match. The 28-year-old came as a substitute in the 60th minute and his most notable contribution was winning two aerial duels.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Blanco - Brace against Salt Lake Blanco scored a brace in a 3-1 win against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Impact Blanco had a great day for the visitors. The 33-year-old scored a brace for the winning team and took his league's goals tally to six. Other than that, Blanco also provided a solitary key pass.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Portland faces Austin FC after Blanco's 2-goal game

Portland takes on Austin FC after Sebastian Blanco scored two goals against Real Salt Lake

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Claudio Bravo - Defends well in win Bravo made two blocks, two clearances and two interceptions in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Real Salt Lake. He also picked up a yellow card, meaning he will be suspended for Sun...

Impact Bravo played well on Wednesday in what was his first appearance in a month after recovering from an undisclosed injury, but he will miss the Austin match on Decision Day with a suspension. Pablo Bonilla will likely replace him at right back again for the game, but Bravo will be back for the playoffs.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Timbers beat RSL 3-1, clinch home field in first round SANDY, Utah (AP) — Sebastian Blanco scored two goals and the Portland Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 on Wednesday night to clinch home fiel...

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

HIGHLIGHTS: Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers ' November 03, 2021 ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Recap: Real Salt Lake 1, Portland Timbers 3 ' MLSSoccer.com The Portland Timbers exploded for three goals in a dominant first half, clinching a top-four seed in the Western Conference with a commandin...

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Blanco scores twice, Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 3-1

Sebastian Blanco scored two goals and the Portland Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 on Wednesday night to clinch home field for the first round of the playoffs

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS