SEBASTIAN BLANCO NEWS

Now comfortable in MLS, Sebastián Blanco is finding ways to get noticed The Timbers playmaker opens up about Americans' emphasis on statistics, his time in Europe, and winning MLS is Back MVP

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Los Angeles Galaxy 3, Portland 2

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Salt Lake 4, Portland 4

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2 late goals give Salt Lake a 4-all tie with Portland

Giuseppe Rossi and Sam Johnson scored late goals and Real Salt Lake rallied to a 4-all draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday night

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Salt Lake scores 2 late goals, ties Timbers 4-4

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seattle 3, Portland 0

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruidiaz has 2 goals in Seattle's 3-0 win over Portland

Raul Ruidiaz scored twice and the Seattle Sounders defeated the Portland Timbers 3-0 in an eerily fanless Cascadia Cup match

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland 2, Orlando City 1

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland beats Orlando 2-1 to claim MLS is Back championship

Dario Zuparic’s first goal of the season gave Portland a 2-1 victory against Orlando in the MLS is Back finale

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The case for Nani or Sebastián Blanco as MLS is Back MVP While the former Man United star has been one of the more underrated big-name players in the league, Blanco has come into his own

AUGUST 7, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Portland 2, Philadelphia 1

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Timbers beat Philadelphia 2-1 in MLS is Back semifinals

Jeremy Ebobisse and Sebastian Blanco each scored and the Portland Timbers earned a spot in the MLS is Back championship game with a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Wedne...

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies assist off bench Niezgoda produced one assist on one chance created, took one shot off target and made one interception in a substitute appearance during Saturday's 3-1 win against New York City FC...

Impact Niezgoda tallied an assist with slick combination play with Sebastian Blanco to draw his side level in the contest just before halftime. The assist marked the forward's first of the season in which he has only started once. Niezgoda will hope that his performances justifies more minutes moving forward in the tournament, with his next opportunity arriving on Wednesday against Philadelphia.

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Blanco scored one goal on one shot, tallied one assist on four chances created, crossed inaccurately three times and made three tackles (two won) during Saturday's 3-1 win against...

Impact Blanco now has an assist in five straight matches to go with two goals during that span. The attacker is an integral part of the Portland attack, crossing 24 times from open play and creating 11 chances during the tournament. Blanco will look to remain among the goals in a tough semi final fixture against Philadelphia on Wednesday.

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Valeri, Polo score in 2nd half, Timbers beat New Yor City FC

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valeri comes off the bench to lead Portland past NYCFC 3-1

Diego Valeri and Andy Polo came on in the second half to score key goals as the Portland Timbers defeated New York City FC 3-1 on Saturday night in the final quarterfinal match of...

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists goal in win Tuesday Blanco took five shots (one on target), sent twelve crosses (two accurate), made one tackle (none won), drew two fouls, created two chances and assisted one goal in the 2-1 win aga...

Impact Blanco was extremely active from the left wing in the win Tuesday night. The midfielder pushed the majority of the pace for the Timbers using his excellent vision. He produced twelve crosses and created two chances for the club and eventually assisted on their lone goal in regulation. He also helped Portland in the penalty round when he converted his chance to put them up 3-1 on penalties. Blanco is a significant part of Portland's attack and will be relied on with a resurgent New York City next up Saturday.

JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati 1, Portland 1

JULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists early opener Blanco tallied one assist on one chance created, took one shot off target, crossed inaccurately three times, made three tackles (two won) and one interception during Thursday's 2-2...

Impact Blanco sent a through ball past the back line to put Jaroslaw Niezgoda in on goal for the opener in this contest. The assist was the attacker's third in three straight performances. Blanco will look to remain on the score sheet in his side's upcoming tilt with Cincinnati on Tuesday.

JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Portland takes first in Group F with 2-2 draw against LAFC

Jeremy Ebobisse scored his third goal of the MLS is Back tournament and the Portland Timbers played to a 2-2 draw against the Los Angeles Football Club on Thursday night in the fin...

JULY 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland reaches knockout stage after 2-1 win over Houston

Jeremy Ebobisse and Diego Valeri scored for the Portland Timbers, who clinched a spot in the  knockout round of the MLS is Back tournament with a 2-1 victory over the Houston Dynam...

JULY 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland 2, Los Angeles Galaxy 1

JULY 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS