SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • OREGONLIVE.COM
PORTLAND 12-11-11 · 9TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
12-11-11 · 9TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Portland Timbers beat LAFC, extend unbeaten run to 5 games as MLS playoff race tightens The Portland Timbers have finally hit their stride.
GOAL: George Fochive, Portland Timbers - 68th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
GOAL: Dairon Asprilla, Portland Timbers - 21st minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Portland Timbers vs LAFC score updates, free live stream, odds, time, TV channel, how to watch online (9/18/21) The Timbers look to continue their playoff chase with a matchup at home against a dangerous LAFC side with a live broadcast on FS1.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Yimmi Chara - Creates four chances Chara created four chances during a 2-2 draw Wednesday versus Colorado.
Impact Though without an assist since July, Chara has been successful trying to record at least one since that month. He averaged 3.3 chances created across his last eight league starts. Chara had a sub-two average (from April to July) concerning that statistical category.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Steve Clark - Concedes two goals Clark conceded two goals during a 2-2 draw Wednesday versus Colorado.
Impact Clark did not maintain four consecutive clean sheets. However, he conceded the two goals to one excellent Rapids team after Bill Tuiloma received a red card. Clark also recorded five saves and possesses an 81.3 save percentage across his last six league appearances.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dario Zuparic - Records rare assist Zuparic recorded one assist during a 2-2 draw Wednesday versus Colorado.
Impact Zuparic recorded his first league assist since Aug. 6, 2020. It compensated for multiple Colorado goals Wednesday and should give him some confidence before Portland's next game, scheduled to happen Sunday versus the Los Angeles Football Club.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastian Blanco - Scores goal during start Blanco scored one goal during a 2-2 draw Wednesday versus Colorado.
Impact Once the Timbers began using a 4-2-3-1 formation again, Blanco became their primary central attacking midfielder. He has two goals across four league starts since that change. Fantasy owners should consider Blanco a regular starter now until further notice.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Felipe Mora - Returns to scoring goals Mora scored one goal during a 2-2 draw Wednesday versus Colorado.
Impact Mora redeemed himself during the Timbers' first game after their fixture Saturday at Vancouver. However, he has been one of few Major League Soccer footballers who have needed to get back on track. Mora possesses 10 goals across his last 15 MLS appearances.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles FC looks to continue 3-game win streak with victory over Portland
Los Angeles FC will attempt to keep a three-game win streak alive when it visits PortlandSEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rapids use 2-2 draw to 10-man Portland Timbers as learning experience The Rapids have fallen to third place in the MLS Western Conference standings despite extending their unbeaten streak to nine games.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM
Bill Tuiloma - Sent off in draw Tuiloma was sent off in the 42nd minute of Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Colorado after earning two yellow cards.
Impact Tuiloma had only received two yellow cards all season before this game, which ended with an early shower just before halftime. Jose Van Rankin was subbed on to fill the defensive gap after Tuiloma's dismissal and the same could take place during his suspension in Sunday's match against LAFC.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Portland Timbers vs. Colorado Rapids
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Blanco scores in stoppage-time, Timbers tie Rapids 2-2
Sebastian Blanco scored in stoppage time to give the Portland Timbers a 2-2 draw with the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday nightSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GOAL: Sebastián Blanco, Portland Timbers - 91st minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
HIGHLIGHTS: Portland Timbers vs. Colorado Rapids ' September 15, 2021 ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Recap: Portland Timbers 2, Colorado Rapids 2 ' MLSSoccer.com The Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids shared points at Providence Park on Wednesday night in an end-to-end encounter that saw both sides...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
GOAL: Felipe Mora, Portland Timbers - 67th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids score updates, live stream, odds, time, TV channel, how to watch online (9/15/21) The Timbers look to stay hot and use their home field advantage on short rest against a surprisingly tough Colorado team tonight at Providen...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Dairon Asprilla - Takes four shots against Vancouver Asprilla took four shots (one on goal) and created one chance in Friday's 1-0 win against Vancouver.
Impact Asprilla came fairly close with a few attempts, especially one from long range on his right foot in the second half, but he did not score with only one shot on target. He also sent in four crosses (inaccurate) and created a chance. Asprilla was busy defensively as well as he won the only tackle he attempted, made three interceptions, two clearances and showed physicality as he drew five fouls and committed two of his own. He has scored five goals and recorded two assists through 23 appearances this season. Portland will host Colorado in a tough matchup on Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Steve Clark - Keeps clean sheet against Vancouver Clark made two saves and two clearances as he secured a clean sheet in Friday's 1-0 win against Vancouver.
Impact Clark made the few stops he needed to make in order to keep Vancouver off the scoresheet as Portland has now kept a shutout in three consecutive matches. He has made 13 saves in the last three games and has made 42 saves, allowed 17 goals and kept four clean sheets through 13 starts overall this season. Portland will look to keep its momentum in a tough matchup at home against Colorado on Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Claudio Bravo - Keeps clean sheet against Vancouver Bravo made two clearances and blocked three shots as he helped secure a clean sheet in Friday's 1-0 win against Vancouver.
Impact Bravo continued to be active defensively as he helped shut down Vancouver with four interceptions and three blocked shots. He also attempted a shot (off target) and created a chance in the win. Bravo has made 12 clearances and eight interceptions in the last three matches alone. Portland will host Colorado on Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastian Blanco - Creates chance against Vancouver Blanco took one shot (on goal) and created a chance in Friday's 1-0 win against Vancouver.
Impact Blanco only created one chance in the win, but played a role in the club's goal as his pass to Felipe Mora led to the forward's shot and a Vancouver own goal in the 66th minute. He also sent in four crosses (one accurate) and drew four fouls in the match. Blanco has two goals and two assists through 14 appearances this season. He has only started in four games, but three of those have been in the last three consecutive matches. Portland will host Colorado on Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
