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Facing longer term absence Aravena is dealing with a longer term injury tied to his hip issue, according to coach Jack Cassidy, per Jeremy Peterman.

Impact Aravena had already been ruled out for the time being after the initial hip injury was announced, and this update confirms his absence will extend beyond a short term issue, with a timeline of six to eight weeks expected. Portland's wide attack loses a dynamic piece without him, with the club needing to lean on Antony and Ariel Lassiter as its main sources of goals and creativity in the meantime. Aravena is expected to be reassessed as his recovery progresses.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out with hip injury Aravena (hip) has been ruled out for the time being after picking up a hip injury, the league announced Friday.

Impact Aravena has been one of Portland's most creative and direct attacking options from the left flank when given enough playing time. Without him, Portland's wide attack loses a dynamic piece, and the club will need to rely on Antony and Ariel Lassiter as its main sources of goals and creativity. The severity of the hip problem will determine whether this is a short-term absence or something that costs the Chilean more significant time.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late in Thursday's win Aravena scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 5-1 win over Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Aravena poured salt in Seattle's wounds Thursday, bagging a close-range goal in the 98th minute to give his side a four-goal victory over their rivals. It marked his first goal contribution of the season despite him appearing in all but one match to this point. He also recorded one inaccurate cross and one corner in his 17 minutes off the bench.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers acquire Alexander Aravena from Grêmio | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The Portland Timbers have acquired forward Alexander Aravena on loan from Brazilian Série A side Grêmio, th...

FEBRUARY 25 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Joins Portland on loan Aravena has completed a loan move to Portland Timbers from Brazilian club Gremio for the 2026 season with a purchase option, the team announced Wednesday.

Impact Aravena is coming off a 2025 Brasileirao season in which he recorded three goals across 577 minutes of play, although he scored the last of those goals in September. He also made five international appearances for Chile last year but featured mostly as a substitute. With Timbers' coach Phil Neville praising him for his contribution in No. 10 and wing positions, the attacker could threaten all of Kristoffer Velde, Felipe Mora and Antony for playing time going forward.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE