MLS Footnotes: Portland Timbers look to extend unbeaten streak Sunday
Doug McIntyre previews the Portland-Inter Miami match and goes behind the scenes on what it's like to work for David Beckham.OCTOBER 1, 2021
Scores versus LAFC Chara scored one goal on one shot on target, created one chance and delivered two crosses in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus LAFC.
Impact Chara had a great offensive outing Wednesday as he found the back of the net in the first half to help his side earn all three points. The striker has now registered two goals and one assist in his last two appearances, along with producing two shots, four chances created and nine crosses in the same time span.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dairon Asprilla breaks tie in Timbers' 2-1 win over LAFC
Dairon Asprilla broke a tie off a rebound in the 59th minute and the Portland Timbers held on to beat Los Angeles FC 2-1 on Wednesday nightSEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Involved in two of six goals Chara scored a goal and added an assist while taking one shot, crossing seven times (two accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 6-1 win over RSL.
Impact Chara found the back of the net in the 48th minute before setting up his brother in the 68th to play a role in two of Portland's six goals. The goal was the fourth of the season for the attacker while his assist was number three. Chara led the Timbers in both crosses and chances created in the win.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chara brothers both score in 6-1 Timbers' victory over RSL
Yimmi Chara and his brother Diego Chara scored in the Portland Timbers’ 6-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday nightSEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
Nets in win Chara scored once on one shot on goal during Friday's 2-0 win over Houston.
Impact Chara scored his third goal of the season during Friday's comfortable win. The forward has struggled for consistency so far this season, something he will hope to remedy with continued appearances. Next up is a Friday trip away against Vancouver.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Extensive impact despite loss Yimmi Chara took two shots (one on goal), created five scoring chances and put in five crosses (three accurate) during Sunday's 6-2 loss to Seattle.
Impact Yimmi Chara also added two tackles won on top of his extensive attacking output. He's been a great source of chances created and accurate crosses as of late and should be an important player heading into Wednesday's trip to Sporting KC.
AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets assist in loss Chara provided one assist from two chances created in 68 minutes of Friday's 4-1 loss to the LA Galaxy.
Impact Chara has logged two assists in his last four starts, though Friday's game was the shortest by minutes from his recent run in the lineup. Over the last four matches, he's alternated starts at forward and on the left wing, and it's from the flank where he's collected both of his assists. Up next is a visit from San Jose, which concede plenty of offensive production from opposing midfields.
AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles FC seeks to extend 3-game win streak with victory against Portland
Los Angeles FC will attempt to keep a three-game win streak alive when it take ons PortlandJULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Assists lone goal of match Chara had an assist while taking three shots (zero on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating three chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Dallas.
Impact Chara set up Jeremy Ebobisse in the 84th minute, assisting the lone goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the forward, while his three shots and three chances created were both team-high totals in the win.
JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jeremy Ebobbise scores in Timbers' 1-0 win over FC Dallas
Jeremy Ebobisse scored in the 84th minute and the Portland Timbers beat FC Dallas 1-0 on Saturday night before the first capacity crowd of the season at Providence ParkJULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back with team Chara (international duty) is back with the squad and available for Saturday's match against Dallas.
Impact Chara started every match prior to his international absence, so there's a chance chance he's back in the XI Saturday, as he's been with the team for about a week. His return allows Portland to move back to a 4-2-3-1 and he could play alongside Diego Chara, similar to what they did earlier in the season.
JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
FC Dallas visits Portland, looks to avoid 6th straight road loss
FC Dallas travels to Portland aiming to end a five-game road skidJULY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Portland Timbers host Minnesota United FC in conference action
Minnesota United FC faces the Portland Timbers in Western Conference playJUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains away Chara will not be available for Saturday's match against Sporting KC because he is away on international duty at Copa America, Tyler Tachman of The Oregonian reports.
Impact The Timbers are dealing with a plethora of injuries, which makes Chara's absence even tougher to deal with. Given his absence, Dairon Asprilla or Renzo Zambrano could move into the starting XI.
JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mora's brace helps Timbers down Galaxy 3-0
Felipe Mora scored a pair of second-half goals and the Portland Timbers defeated the LA Galaxy 3-0 on SaturdayMAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Opens scoring early Chara scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and creating three chances during Saturday's 2-0 win over San Jose.
Impact Chara found the back of the net after just five minutes, opening the scoring early on Saturday. The goal was the first of the season for the attacker, while his three shots and three chances created were both the second highest amounts on the team in the win.
MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Portland 1, Los Angeles FC 1
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colorado 1, Portland 0
NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Timbers down Whitecaps 1-0 to move into first in the West
Yimmi Chara scored in the 61st minute and the Portland Timbers beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 on Sunday nightNOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Portland 1, Vancouver 0
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Toronto ties Philadelphia for lead; Union hold tiebreaker
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