SEBASTIAN BLANCO NEWS

Timbers down Atlanta 2-1; 3rd straight win in playoff fight

Santiago Moreno and Dairon Asprilla each scored on penalty kicks and the Portland Timbers won their third straight match with a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland Timbers host Atlanta United in non-conference action

The Portland Timbers take on Atlanta United in non-conference action

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Urruti and Austin host the Portland Timbers

Maximiliano Urruti leads Austin into a matchup with the Portland Timbers after scoring two goals against Los Angeles FC

AUGUST 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Timbers down Sounders 2-1 to win Cascadia Cup

Sebastian Blanco scored the go-ahead goal early in the second half and the Portland Timbers won the Cascadia Cup with a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Friday night

AUGUST 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland Timbers host the Seattle Sounders in Western Conference action

The Portland Timbers and the Seattle Sounders meet in conference action

AUGUST 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sporting Kansas City faces the Portland Timbers in Western Conference action

Sporting Kansas City hosts the Portland Timbers in Western Conference play

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records assist against Toronto Blanco created two chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Toronto FC.

Impact Blanco set up a Jose Van Rankin strike for his seventh assist of the season, which is his already best personal mark in MLS since 2019. He lined up as the lone forward on Saturday, but he will likely return to attacking midfield in the future.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blanco leads the Portland Timbers against Nashville

Sebastian Blanco leads the Portland Timbers into a matchup with Nashville after scoring two goals against Minnesota United

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fires in brace in 4-4 draw Blanco scored twice on six shots (two on target) while racking up six crosses (one accurate), two corners and four fouls drawn in Saturday's 4-4 draw to Minnesota United.

Impact Blanco returned from his suspension with a bang scoring his first goals in last five matches. He's now with five scores on the season and with 16 shots over the past four matches he's pushing hard for even more and could go on a spree at any time with this volume.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Amarilla's equalizer helps Minnesota United tie Timbers 4-4

Luis Amarilla scored the equalizer for Minnesota United in a 4-4 draw with the Portland Timbers

JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Timbers beat Earthquakes 2-1, extend unbeaten streak to 7

Dairon Asprilla scored in the 71st minute to give the Portland Timbers a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night, extending their unbeaten streak to seven strai...

JULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes three shots in draw Blanco took three shots (one on target) and created three chances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against the Whitecaps. He also picked up his fifth booking of the season, meaning he will be...

Impact Blanco will miss the San Jose match with a suspension for yellow card accumulation. He has started in six consecutive MLS games for the Timbers, but Eryk Williamson could return to the lineup in a midfield three in his absence next weekend.

JULY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in win Blanco recorded an assist and three shots (three on target) during Saturday's 3-0 win over Seattle.

Impact Blanco delivered an assist in the 24th minute to give Portland an early lead over their rival squad, Seattle. With one goal and two assists in the midfielder's last five matches, Blanco has proven he has been a reliable playmaker and finisher for the Portland squad. After starting the past five matches, Blanco is likely to be a permanent member of the starting XI for the remainder of the 2022 season.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moreno and the Portland Timbers visit Nashville

Santiago Moreno leads the Portland Timbers into a matchup with Nashville fresh off of a two-goal performance against the Houston Dynamo

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Converts penalty in win Blanco scored a goal while taking six shots (two on goal), crossing six times (three accurate) and creating five chances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Colorado.

Impact Blanco found the back of the net in the first half stoppage time, converting a penalty for Portland's first goal. The goal was the third of the season for the midfielder as he finished with team-high totals in shots, crosses and chances created in the win.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niezgoda and the Portland Timbers host the Houston Dynamo

Jaroslaw Niezgoda leads the Portland Timbers into a matchup with the Houston Dynamo after scoring two goals against the Colorado Rapids

JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joveljic's header in 88th minute lifts Galaxy into tie

Dejan Joveljic scored the equalizer for the LA Galaxy in a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to five assists Blanco assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (four accurate), and five corners in Saturday's 1-1 tie versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Blanco earned his fifth assist of the campaign during Saturday's draw. The attacking midfielder has lined up all over the Portland attack and been consistently creative everywhere he is called upon. Blanco will look to keep his name on the scoresheet heading into Saturday's clash with Colorado.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia scores early and goes on to down Portland 2-0

Daniel Gazdag scored in the opening minutes and the Philadelphia Union went on to defeat the Portland Timbers 2-0

MAY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blanco leads the Portland Timbers against the San Jose Earthquakes

Sebastian Blanco leads the Portland Timbers into a matchup with the San Jose Earthquakes following a two-goal outing against Sporting Kansas City

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco named Continental Player of the Week  ' MLSSoccer.com Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco showed his game-changing ability in Week 11, earning Player of the Week presented by Continenta...

MAY 16, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Brace of goals, assists against KC Blanco scored two goals and recorded two assists in Saturday's 7-2 victory against Sporting KC. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Blanco was the difference maker in Saturday's blowout win, scoring his side's second and third goals of the day before setting up Nathan Fogaca for the fourth and fifth against Kansas City. The 34-year-old is still a star for this Timbers team, even if he can't be a consistent starter anymore.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blanco, Fogaca each score twice, Timbers rout Sporting 7-2

Sebastian Blanco and Nathan Fogaca each scored twice in the second half and the Portland Timbers routed Sporting Kansas City 7-2 in a wild match Saturday night

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Saturday Blanco (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with NYRB.

Impact Blanco is on the bench Saturday. There was a doubt he would even be able to dress, so his availability off the bench is a positive for Portland. Blanco will hope to test his thigh during a cameo off the bench.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE