Ariel Lassister - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Scores winner in season opener Lassiter scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Lassiter scored the match-winning goal Saturday with a strike in the 88th minute assisted by Kevin Kelsy. It was the only shot he took in the match, but it was all he needed to earn Portland a win in to start the 2026 campaign. It marked his first MLS goal since the 2024 season when he was with CF Montreal.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Four starts this season Lassiter recorded four starts in 23 MLS appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025.

Impact Lassiter has spent recent seasons moving between MLS clubs and completed his first year with the Timbers in 2025. Struggling for consistency, he slipped down the depth chart, featuring in only 23 matches, starting only four. Injuries contributed to his limited impact, though he managed three assists and created 10 chances in 542 minutes of play. Entering the final year of his two-year contract with Portland, he is expected to maintain a similar role next season.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches late assist Lassiter assisted once to go with three crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 (5-4) penalty shootout win against San Diego FC.

Impact Lassiter came up with a crucial assist late into Saturday's match, finding Gage Guerra in injury time for the game-tying goal to force penalty kicks. This marks the forwards third assist since joining the club, coming in 23 appearances (four starts). He will likely continue as a bench option moving forward, last starting Aug. 17.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist from bench Lassiter assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Lassiter got his second assist of the season after coming off the bench. He has seen limited action throughout the season, starting just four of his 22 appearances and creating eight chances.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Lassiter (not injury related) is on the bench in Saturday's meeting with New York Red Bulls.

Impact Lassiter will look to bounce back after being sidelined due to an unknown reason. The attacker has been an occasional option on the wings lately, taking some corner kicks when he's on the pitch. He should be a viable alternative to current starters Kristoffer Velde, Matias Rojas and Antony.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out without injury Lassiter (not injury related) is out for Saturday's trip to Minnesota, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Lassiter is out Saturday with a non-injury related issue. It's not clear what the problem might be for Lassiter, but he will have an extra week to try and get back with the team after Saturday. Lassiter's first chance to return is a Sept. 13 clash with RBNY.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First goal contribution of 2025 Lassiter assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Lassiter's first half assist opened the scoring for Portland, though they would be outdone by Cincinnati in a 3-2 home defeat. The seldomly depended upon forward made the most of his 83 minutes of play by creating three chances from four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners. The three chances created account for half of the six total chances Lassiter has created across 16 appearances (four starts) in 2025.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses off bench Lassiter had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus FC Dallas.

Impact Even though Lassiter has come off the bench thrice across his last four appearances, his cross volume has been relatively high. Across the four-game span, he is averaging four crosses per game (1.1 accurate). However, Lassiter created only two chances, and his 2025 remains assistless.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses Lassiter had 10 crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Real Salt Lake.

Impact Lassiter replaced Omir Fernandez in the 55th minute and registered the most crosses in the game. Lassiter also created two chances. He has appeared off the bench in his last eight games and has started only three games throughout the season.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No longer injured Lassiter (hand) appeared off the bench for 35 minutes in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Real Salt Lake.

Impact Lassiter has returned to the playing field after five games out with a hand injury, seeing a bench spot in the loss. He would appear in the second half for 35 minutes, seeing a decent cameo in his return. He sees more of a rotational role and should continue seeing most of his time off the bench moving forward.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Lassiter (hand) has been upgraded to questionable, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Lassiter is seeing good news this week as he has been upgraded to questionable on the injury report, his first time with a chance of returning since surgery. That said, he will likely still be a late call, needing to pass some testing to be an option. He hasn't appeared since June 8 due to the injury, probable to hold a rotational spot once fit.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Lassiter (hand) underwent surgery on his left hand and will miss two-to-three weeks, Portland announced.

Impact Lassiter's return timeline is exactly the same as the one Phil Neville told reporters before the surgery. It's a good sign for the forward that everything went to play and he should be back in action potentially as soon as a July 13 clash with St. Louis.

JUNE 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hand injury Lassiter suffered a hand injury while on international duty with Costa Rica and is set to miss two to three weeks, coach Phil Neville said in a press conference.

Impact Lassiter reportedly broke his hand while on international duty with Costa Rica and will be sidelined for the next two to three weeks to recover from that injury. That said, his absence will not impact the starting squad of the Timbers, since he hasn't started a game since early March and has mainly been a bench option this season.

JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heading out with NT Lassiter has been called up by Costa Rica for the World Cup Qualification CONCACAF games against Bahamas and Trinidad & Tobago on June 8 and June 11, respectively.

Impact Lassiter has been a bench option for Portland this season, therefore his call up will not impact the starting XI. That said, he will miss Sunday's match against St. Louis due to the call-up but should return in time to face San Jose on June 13.

JUNE 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from Costa Rica Lassiter (international duty) has returned to his club and is an option moving forward.

Impact Lassiter is back with his club after serving for the Costa Rican national team. He has started in tow of his four appearances this season and will likely continue in a rotational role now that he is back with the club.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins up with Costa Rica Lassiter has been called up by the Costa Rican national team and is out for Saturday's match against Colorado.

Impact Lassiter will not be an option over the weekend, as he is serving with Costa rice for their friendly on March 25. He didn't start in their last outing, so this won't force a change. He will look to return to the club and be an option when facing Houston on March 30.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slow day in the office Lassiter generated one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Austin FC.

Impact Lassiter did not have much of an impact on Portland's 1-0 win over Austin. In 82 minutes played, the right winger registered just one shot which was blocked, created zero chances, had just one touch in the opposition's box, and lost his only duel of the match. Lassiter scored just two goals in last year's MLS season, so hopefully he can have a better year in 2025. He will look to get his first goal contribution of the season this Sunday against Nashville FC.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands in Portland Lassiter signed with Portland for 2025, the club announced.

Impact Lassiter was a free agent and signed with Portland, a nice move for the club looking for a bit more offensive firepower. The forward had a bit of a down year with Chicago and Montreal, totaling just three goals and six assists. That said he's shown the ability to be productive in a few systems and should be a nice depth option for Portland.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to free agency Lassiter is out of contract and is set for free agency.

Impact Lassiter made a midseason move from Montreal to Chicago and was able to keep a starting role in the process. He made five starts in seven appearances, collecting 27 crosses (two accurate) while recording an assist. The forward's future is up in the air as he will enter free agency ahead of the offseason.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First assist as Fire member Lassiter assisted once to go with seven crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Toronto FC.

Impact Lassiter earned his first assist since joining the Fire, as he found Jonathan Dean in the 84th minute. It took him five appearnces to reach that first goal contribution in Chicago, previously having eight while with Montreal in the earlier parts of the season. He has started in their past four matches and looks to have locked up a starting role with his new club.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from international duty Lassiter (not injury related) is back from international duty and will be available to face the Red Bulls on Saturday, Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports reports.

Impact Lassiter represented Costa Rica over the break, and the wing-back will be ready to play for the Fire in the resumption of the league. He was a regular starter for Montreal and only made one appearance for Chicago off the bench so far, but he should continue to see the pitch regularly for them.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Linking with Los Ticos Lassiter has been called up to the Costa Rican national team for their upcoming Nations League matches and will miss Saturday's clash with D.C United.

Impact Lassiter is linking back with Los Ticos following his stint at the Copa America. He recently made his team debut with Chicago since his move from Montreal, recording a total of 20 starts in 21 MLS games, scoring three goals with five assists.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Chicago Lassiter has completed a transfer to Chicago from Montreal, according to his new club.

Impact Lassiter has left Montreal to join Chicago permanently, with the deal being more of a loan as he is only on contract for the remainder of the 2024 season. He has held a decent role with Montreal, starting in all 20 appearances this campaign, notching three goals on 25 shots and five assists on 14 chances created to go along with 62 crosses. He should see similar time with his new club, likely fighting for starting time immediately with the Fire.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Handed suspension Lassiter registered one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Toronto FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Lassiter will serve a second suspension this season after picking up his fifth yellow card. He started all 20 matches for Montreal, scoring three times with five assists, with those assists being a career high for the forward. He started the last four games in a row following his return from Copa America with Costa Rica, assisting ones with 21 crosses, and two chances created in that span.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Wednesday's draw Lassiter assisted once to go with seven crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus New York Red Bulls.

Impact Lassiter had a free kick right outside the box in the 67th minute Wednesday and laid it off to Josef Martinez who tied the match at 1-1. It marked his fifth assists of the season and his first since May 29. He also recorded seven crosses for the second consecutive match before he was subbed off in the 82nd minute for George Campbell.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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