NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
SEBASTIAN BLANCO #29 - MIDFIELDER - SAN LORENZO
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Sebastián Blanco leaves Portland Timbers after seven seasons | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Exit The Portland Timbers have moved on from an all-time great, confirming Thursday that club legend Sebastián Blan...
Blanco to depart Timbers after six years Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco will depart the club this winter as his contract expires, ending a six-year tenure at the club...
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Scores winner off bench Blanco scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 win over Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81...
Impact Blanco scored his first goal of the season Saturday and it was a crucial one, as he found the back of the net in the 80th minute to win the game over Columbus. It was his only shot in the match to go with two inaccurate crosses and one drawn foul in his 27 minutes off the bench. He also picked up a yellow card for excessive celebration following his goal, his first booking of the season.
JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes three crosses Blanco recorded three crosses (zero accurate) in Thursday's 0-0 draw against Colorado Rapids.
Impact Blanco cannot seem to stay healthy, missing a majority of the season with injuries. Because of this, he has been demoted to the bench, failing to make a start in six appearances.
JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
In squad Tuesday Blanco (thigh) is on the bench for Tuesday's visit to Colorado.
Impact Blanco has completed his recovery from a muscular issue that forced him to miss the previous two league games. The attacker hasn't played more than 20 minutes in a single match since September, so he's unlikely to make a huge impact as either Marvin Loria's or Franck Boli's backup.
JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out against New York Blanco (thigh) will not be an option for Saturday's match against New York City F.C.
Impact Blanco cannot seem to stay healthy as he will miss his ninth match of the season due to injury. Because of this, the midfielder has fallen in the depth chart, failing to make a start in five appearances.
JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Still not starting for team Blanco registered four crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Blanco made his fourth appearance off the bench while playing just 39 minutes thus far. He has fallen in the depth chart after several injury woes that has kept him out of the lineup. Seems to be that the midfielder will keep his bench role moving forward, keeping him a backup option in the midfield.
JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes season debut off bench Blanco subbed into Saturday's match against Minnesota United in the 79th minute, taking a shot and making an interception in the 1-0 defeat.
Impact Blanco made his league debut for this campaign on Saturday as he's been severely limited by a knee injury throughout the season. The 35-year-old still has a role to play for Portland, but his age and injury frequency means he likely can't be counted on to feature regularly.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available as expected Blanco (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Minnesota.
Impact Blanco returns to the bench for Saturday's match as he still awaits his 2023 MLS debut. He was absent from the injury report and is expected to be fully fit and available.
MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will be available Saturday Blanco (knee) is expected to be named to the bench for the clash against Minnesota United this weekend, Portland manager Giovanni Savarese told Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian Friday....
Impact Blanco is still yet to feature in MLS this season due to this recurring knee injury which ruled him out entirely for the draw with RSL on Wednesday.
MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out against RSL Blanco (knee) will not be available to face Real Salt Lake this week, Portland manager Giovanni Savarese told The Oregonian's Ryan Clarke on Tuesday. He's had an injection in his k...
Impact Blanco has at least made the Timbers' match day squad in their last two MLS outings, but he's still yet to feature in the competition this season as the 35-year-old continues to deal with a knee injury.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in Open Cup win Blanco started and played the first half of Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup defeat against RSL, and he scored a goal in the opening minutes of the game.
Impact Blanco is yet to feature in MLS this season, and he only made his first appearance in the match day squad last weekend after recovering from some knee issues. But he's started both of Portland's U.S. Open Cup matches in this campaign despite playing one half or less each time.
MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available for debut Blanco (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Austin.
Impact Blanco trained individually earlier in the week and is a surprise addition to the bench Saturday. The midfielder has yet to make his 2023 debut but was fit enough for the matchday squad. Blanco saw a major role in 2022 and now that he is fit once more he could compete for a spot in the starting XI moving forward.
MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Training individually again Blanco (knee) was not involved in last weekend's win over St. Louis and he was limited to individual training with the Timbers on Tuesday, The Oregonian's Ryan Clarke reports.
Impact Blanco made his season debut in the U.S. Open Cup last week after recovering from a knee injury, but it seems he may have taken a step back in his fitness as he was not in the squad to face St. Louis last weekend and was only back doing individual training on Tuesday.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Plays 30 minutes Wednesday Blanco started and played 30 minutes during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Orange County Sc during the U.S Open Cup.
Impact Blanco made his anticipated season debut or Portland after getting a few minutes of play Wednesday. He may not enter the starting XI too quickly as he still needs to work on match fitness. However, with Portland's injuries woes, the forward will surely become a regular starter once fit after totaling seven goals and seven assists in 2022.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready to face Cincinnati Blanco (knee) will miss the clash against FC Cincinnati at the weekend, according to Portland's injury report for the match.
Impact Blanco continues his rehabilitation from a knee injury and is not quite ready to be involved in Saturday's game. He will hope to be available for his season debut by next weekend's St. Louis City match.
APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Training with team Blanco (knee) returned to full training with the Timbers on Tuesday, The Oregonian's Ryan Clarke reports.
Impact Blanco has been working his way back from a knee injury for the entirety of 2023 so far, but Portland manager Giovanni Savarese says he is aiming to make his season debut against either Cincinnati or St. Louis in the next few weeks.
APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back in training Blanco (knee) was training with Portland in some capacity on Tuesday, according to Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian.
Impact Blanco has been dealing with a knee injury all season, and while the veteran won't be rushed back to the pitch before he's ready, the season ending injury to Eryk Williamson (knee) increases the importance of Blanco's role in midfield once he's fit enough to return.
APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Without a clear timeline for return Blanco (knee) is still dealing with injury and doesn't yet have a real timetable regarding when he can return to the team, Timbers manager Giovanni Savarese told Ryan Clarke of The...
Impact Blanco is yet to feature for Portland this season, and the 35-year-old is being patient with his recovery as at this age he likely wouldn't be an option to play every week anyway.
MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Still out against St. Louis Blanco (knee) has been ruled out of Saturday's clash against St. Louis City SC, according to Portland's injury report.
Impact Blanco returned to individual training with the Timbers this week while he continues his recovery from a knee injury that has sidelined him all season so far, but he's not quite fit enough to be involved in Saturday's game.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Training individually Blanco (knee) was doing individual work in training with the Timbers on Tuesday, The Oregonian's Ryan Clarke reports.
Impact Blanco has missed Portland's first two games of the season due to a knee injury, but he is making progress with his recovery. It's possible he could be fit enough to make the squad for Saturday's clash against St. Louis City.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains on shelf Blanco (knee) will not be available for Saturday's clash versus LAFC.
Impact Blanco will miss his second match in a row with a knee issue. Injuries has been a cause of problems for the midfielder, only giving him 20 starts in 32 appearances in 2022. Marvin Loria will continue to to get the start in his absence.
MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out in opener Blanco (knee) is out for Saturday's clash with Kansas City, Portland announced.
Impact Blanco is listed as out for Saturday's match with a knee injury. The forward was struggling with the injury throughout the 2022 season, but was able to play through the pain. It's unclear if he's aggravated his knee, or this is a new problem from pre-season, either way it's a concern for Blanco, who tallied 14 goal contributions in 20 starts.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off bench in season finale Blanco subbed on for the final 15 minutes or so of Sunday's 3-1 Decision Day defeat against Real Salt Lake.
Impact Blanco tallied seven goals and seven assists across 32 MLS appearances (20 starts) this season, usually lining up either in attacking midfield or in a front-two. This was the most playing time the 34-year-old has received in a campaign since 2019, and he figures to still be an important part of the Timbers' attack next season.
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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