ZAC MCGRAW NEWS

Out for finale McGraw (not injury related) is out for Saturday's trip to Seattle.

Impact McGraw isn't an option for Saturday's clash, but not due to injury. It's not clear what the issue is, but that will spell the end of his regular season. McGraw finished the regular season with just 13 appearances (10 starts) in what has been by far the most disappointing season of his Timbers tenure.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday McGraw (leg) is on the bench for Saturday's game versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact McGraw could bounce back as a substitute after being excluded from the last two league games. The center-back was a regular starter in June but has barely been involved since then. He'll aim to replace either Miguel Araujo or Dario Zuparic at some point.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Derby McGraw (leg) is questionable for Saturday's match against Seattle.

Impact McGraw will be a late call Saturday, with the defender likely to receive a late fitness test to decide his availability following a leg injury. He hasn't started in five games, so this wouldn't be a major loss. However, they will still hope he is available, as he is a decent option if depth is needed off the bench.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus Nashville McGraw (eye) is on the bench for Sunday's game against Nashville.

Impact McGraw will challenge Miguel Araujo and Dario Zuparic at center-back, at least until Kamal Miller returns from international duty. The fit-again player has been in and out of the starting lineup this season, but his 6.1 clearances per game represent the highest average in the competition.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Injures eye McGraw suffered an eye injury during Saturday's 3-2 win against Minnesota United, per his social media.

Impact McGraw was forced to come off at half time after his eye begun to swell up during the win against Minnesota. With a midday match on Thursday, it will leave the defender questionable, depending on how quickly his eye heals. If Miguel Araujo is fit to play, he will see the start in the backline, with Kamal Miller still serving time with the Canadian national team.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-digit clearances in draw McGraw made 11 clearances, one interception and four blocks while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against St. Louis.

Impact McGraw made his first start in more than a month and was simply spectacular at the heart of the defense, racking up double digits in clearances while also matching his season high in blocks. With both Kamal Miller and Miguel Araujo out with their national teams during the next weeks, the center-back will have more opportunities to prove he can be a full-time starter.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench McGraw (head) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Columbus.

Impact McGraw has carried a questionable tag in recent weeks and is now available off the bench once more. Miguel Araujo continues in the starting XI despite McGraw getting back on the bench against Columbus.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not training with team McGraw (head) is only limited to team workouts Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against LAFC, per Jeremy Peterman of the Cascadia FC.

Impact McGraw had to sit out against Kansas City with a head injury. He's started all five matches played at center back, recording 30 clearances and eight tackles (six won). Both Kamal Miller and Miguel Araujo will likely get the start in the back, while McGraw continues his recovery.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report McGraw is in question for Saturday's match against Houston due to a knee issue, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact McGraw looks to be the newest addition to the Timber's injury report, as he is now in question due to an apparent knee injury. This could be a tough loss for the club, as he has started all three matches thus far at center-back. The club will hope for him to be fit and make the starting XI, but if he cannot, expect Miguel Araujo or Larrys Mabiala to get the start in his place.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Takes top job McGraw scored once and assisted once while making 28 appearances (27 starts) in 2023.

Impact McGraw finally made the step forward and took over the top job in the defense in 2023. The defender is truly stepping into his own and seems to be the top option moving into 2024 barring significant new acquisitions. McGraw's most impressive stat was 154 clearances, more than five per match.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report McGraw (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's match against Houston.

Impact McGraw was expected to resume training last week, and his absence from the injury report ahead of the regular-season finale is another step in the right direction toward his return. McGraw has been a regular for the Timbers this season, starting in all but one of his 27 league appearances, and his return would represent a massive boost for the Timbers' defensive line.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to train this week McGraw (knee) is expected back return to team training this week and is aiming for a return for the final match of the season on Oct 21 against Houston, according to interim coach...

Impact McGraw is expected to return to training while aiming to make one more appearance before the end of the season. Prior to his injury, the defender had started the last seven matches, totaling an assist with 30 clearances in that span.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knee injury McGraw has picked up a right knee contusion and will not be an option for Saturday's match against Montreal, per Ryan Clarke of the Oregonian.

Impact McGraw will sit out Saturday with a knee injury. He's started the last seven league games in a row, completing an assist with nine tackles (six won) in that span. Larrys Mabiala could get the start alongside Dario Zuparic at center back against Montreal.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist in draw McGraw assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact McGraw was credited with an assist in the first goal, as his flick inside the box allowed Dairon Asprilla to find the back of the net with a header. That said, McGraw should earn most of his value going forward via defensive stats.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns as expected McGraw (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Vancouver.

Impact McGraw cleared the injury report earlier in the week and is now an option on the bench. The defender wasn't deemed fit enough to start, meaning Miguel Araujo takes over in central defense. Still McGraw could return to the starting XI as soon as a Wednesday clash with Salt Lake.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report McGraw (illness) is available for Saturday's clash with Vancouver, according to the Portland injury report.

Impact McGraw missed a Sunday match against Houston but is now available once more. The defender should return straight to the starting XI after getting over his illness and shedding his injury designation.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Sunday McGraw (illness) didn't play in Sunday's 5-0 loss to Houston Dynamo.

Impact McGraw didn't make the matchday squad, meaning Aljaz Ivacic started between the posts and David Bingham was the backup. McGraw's next chance to return will come against Vancouver on Aug. 26.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness McGraw was not present in training Thursday due to illness and is expected to be a game-time call for Sunday's match against the Dynamo, Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian reports.

Impact McGraw has been a regular at the back for Portland, starting in each of his 19 appearances so far, a figure that's already a career-high for him. He has enough time to recover from the illness and crack the XI for Sunday's tilt, but if he can't go, then Larrys Mabiala might start in his place.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active performance before Gold Cup McGraw took two shots and created two chances in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against the Fire. He also made 10 clearances, a block and three interceptions in the match.

Impact McGraw has started 18 of Portland's 19 league matches this season, but he's now set to miss at least three games after being called up to the Canadian national team for the Gold Cup from June 24-July 16. Larrys Mabiala should replace him alongside Dario Zuparic in central defense while he's away.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still on yellow card watch McGraw recorded seven clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact McGraw has totaled 41 clearances in the last seven matches to bring his average per game to 6.1. He is still on yellow card watch, but if the defender does not pick one up on Wednesday, then he will fresh on yellow card accumulation.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers defender Zac McGraw called up to Canada men's national team McGraw received his first international call up for the upcoming Gold Cup tournament later this summer.

JUNE 19, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Keeps clean sheet in win McGraw made a block, four interceptions and won three of three tackles in Sunday's 1-0 victory against FC Dallas. He also took a shot in the match.

Impact McGraw was once again solid alongside Dario Zuparic in central defense Sunday as his side shut out Dallas and kept a third clean sheet in their last five league games. McGraw leads MLS with 97 clearances at the moment, with Cincinnati's Matt Miazga (94) the only other player within 10 clearances of his total.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Redeems himself McGraw generated six clearances in Thursday's 0-0 draw against Real Salt Lake.

Impact McGraw logged an own goal during Portland's 3-1 win Sunday versus Vancouver. He redeemed himself by logging the Timbers' most clearances as they maintained a clean sheet Thursday.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets an own goal McGraw had an own goal, one tackle (one won), 10 clearances and one interception in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact McGraw only has himself to blame not setting a new career-high in clean sheets after putting past his own keeper Saturday. The center-back still has been impressive when on the pitch despite the mistake. McGraw is up to 22 tackles and 73 clearances in 11 starts, already matching his total for starts in the entirety of 2022.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return McGraw will be available for selection in next weekend's clash against the Whitecaps after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact McGraw missed Saturday's draw with Austin FC while suspended for yellow card accumulation. He had started all 10 of the Timbers' previous matches in central defense and should return to the XI ahead of Larrys Mabiala to face Vancouver next weekend.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE