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Limited minutes expected Bravo (calf) is expected to play during Saturday's clash with St. Louis, manager Gio Savarese told Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian.

Impact Bravo was upgraded to questionable on the Portland injury report and is expected to make his return after one-match on the sideline. The defender isn't fully fit quite yet, but is expected to be available for limited minutes during Saturday's match.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing fitness test for Saturday Bravo (calf) has been upgraded to questionable in Portland's injury report for the clash against St. Louis City this weekend.

Impact Bravo missed last weekend's loss to Cincinnati with due to a calf injury, and his status will remain uncertain heading into the STL City match on Saturday. Justin Rasmussen would continue in the XI at left-back if Bravo isn't fit enough to start.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for weekend Bravo (calf) will not be available to face FC Cincinnati on Saturday, according to Portland's injury report for the match.

Impact Bravo has picked up a calf injury that will keep him on the sidelines against Cincinnati on Saturday. Justin Rasmussen is likely to start in his place at left-back.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf injury Bravo did not train with the Timbers on Tuesday due to a calf injury, and manager Giovanni Savarese told Ryan Clark of The Oregonian that he will be questionable for next weekend's...

Impact Bravo has started five of Portland's last six MLS games and had a great performance in Saturday's win over the Sounders, but he will be questionable for the Cincinnati match next weekend with this calf injury. Justin Rasmussen could replace him at left-back if necessary.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in rivalry win Bravo took two shots and created two chances in Saturday's 4-1 victory against the Sounders. He also made a clearance, three interceptions and won two of two tackles in the match,...

Impact Bravo returned to the XI Saturday and came up big on both sides of the ball in his team's come-from-behind Cascadia Cup win over Seattle. It was the Timbers' first MLS win since the season opener.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in draw Bravo took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Dallas. He also made a block, an interception, three clearances and won two of four tackles in the match.

Impact Bravo was solid on both sides of the ball from left-back Saturday as his side salvaged a draw against Dallas via a stoppage-time equalizer from Franck Boli.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has quiet game in start Bravo made a clearance, an interception and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against St. Louis City.

Impact Bravo made his first start of the season against St. Louis on Saturday after recovering from a hamstring injury. He should be the preferred option over Justin Rasmussen at left-back moving forward.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut off bench Bravo subbed into and played the final 30 minutes of Saturday's 3-2 defeat against LAFC.

Impact Bravo is making his way back from a hamstring injury and made his first appearance of the season on Saturday, as Portland's comeback coincided with his introduction. He should take over from Justin Rasmussen as the starting left-back once he's back up to full fitness.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench against SKC Bravo (hamstring) is on the bench for Monday's match against Sporting KC.

Impact Bravo missed a portion of preseason with this injury and he's not yet 100 percent, so he's on the bench for Monday's opener. Having started 53 matches the last two seasons, he figures to return to the XI once fit, but for Monday's game, Justin Rasmussen gets the start at left-back.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injury report Bravo (hamstring) is a game-time call for Saturday's clash with Kansas City, according to the Portland injury report.

Impact Bravo is on the injury report Saturday with a hamstring issue that threatens to hold him out of the opener. The left-back is a mainstay in the back line when fit and would be tough to replace. Justin Rasmussen or Larrys Mabiala could get the start if Bravo is ruled out.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Portland Bravo has signed a four-year contract extension with the Timbers with the option for further extend for an additional season, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Bravo has kept a combined 13 clean sheets and recorded four assists across his 53 MLS appearances (all starts) over the last two seasons from left-back, and the 25-year-old has just signed on with the club through the 2026 campaign at least.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in loss Bravo made two clearances and created a chance in Sunday's 3-1 Decision Day defeat against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Bravo kept five clean sheets and recorded two assists in 26 MLS appearances (all starts) this season, missing about a month with a thigh injury in May. The 25-year-old remains the undisputed first-choice left-back whether Portland lines up with four defenders in 2023 or in a back-three with wing-backs.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in loss Bravo took two shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against LAFC. He also made a block, three interceptions and won three of four tackles in the match,...

Impact Bravo was excellent on both sides of the ball from the left wing against LAFC, and his 81st-minute cross to the head of Dairon Asprilla briefly equalized Saturday's game. It was his second assist of the season, beating his regular season mark from 2021.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Bravo is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Dallas.

Impact Bravo returns after being a doubt in the buildup to the match due to a hamstring injury. The fullback takes up a role in the Timbers back line for Saturday's MLS clash with Dallas.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for Dallas game Bravo (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's clash against FC Dallas, according to Portland's injury report.

Impact Bravo missed Wednesday's draw with Nashville because of a hamstring injury, and Timbers manager Gio Savarese outlined Thursday that it may be a stretch for him to be fit by the weekend. Justin Rasmussen is the likely option to replace him at left-back if necessary, despite Portland's uncharacteristic 3-4-2-1 formation against Nashville.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring injury Bravo missed Wednesday's draw against Nashville SC due to a hamstring injury, SB Nation's Sam Svilar reported before the game.

Impact Bravo has started every MLS match this season that he's been available for, but he was sidelined Wednesday with a hamstring issue. The Timbers lined up in a back-three with Marvin Loria starting at left wing-back in Bravo's absence against Nashville, but Justin Rasmussen is another option who could replace him at left-back versus Dallas on Saturday if necessary.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in 4-4 draw Bravo tallied one assist, one shot (off target), two chances created, three dribbles, three tackles (all won) and two interceptions in Saturday's 4-4 draw to Minnesota United.

Impact Bravo set up one of the eight goals on the night and dished his first assist and first major offensive contribution of the season. He's been very active offensively of late with seven shots, six chances created and eight crosses over his past five matches. The defender held four clean sheets in his past 10 matches for good measure.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in 1-1 draw Bravo had two shots (one on target), three crosses (none accurate), two dribbles, two interceptions and three clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Vancouver Whitecaps.

Impact Bravo had a busy day going forward and was very active on the flank. He's still looking for his first goal or assist this season but with two clean sheets in the last five matches and regular production in peripheral stat on both sides of the ball he's been solid in some fantasy formats.

JULY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Defensive success continues Bravo recorded three won tackles, two blocks and two clearances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Seattle.

Impact Bravo was unstoppable on the defense for Portland stopping many opportunities and preventing any goal from the Seattle team. After returning from a foot injury that put him on the bench for six matches, Bravo is returning back to his top form and becoming a key defender for the starting XI.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Nashville Bravo (foot) is in Portland's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Nashville SC.

Impact Bravo was questionable for Sunday's game with a foot issue, but he has been deemed fit enough to be in the lineup from the start at left-back.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with foot issue Bravo is listed as questionable with a foot injury in Portland's injury report for Sunday's clash against Nashville SC.

Impact Bravo has played the full 90 minutes in each of the Timbers' last three MLS matches, but he will be a game time decision for Sunday. Justin Rasmussen would be the preferred choice at left back if Bravo can't play against Nashville.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blocks two shots for 2-1 victory Bravo had one shot (off target), two crosses (none accurate), three tackles (all won), two blocked shots and three clearances in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Houston Dynamo.

Impact Bravo was terrific helping his team for a tight win. He seems to be already in a good place after the injury and has now racked up one clean sheet, six crosses, 15 tackles and five blocked shots in three matches since his return to the pitch. The full-back though is still looking for his first goal or assist of the season and has just three clean sheets in 11 starts.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in blocks, tackles Bravo crossed twice inaccurately, created a chance, blocked two shots, made an interception and five tackles (winning three) during Saturday's 3-0 win over Colorado.

Impact Bravo was a part of the Timbers back line that kept a clean sheet on Saturday. The centerback finished with team-high totals in blocks and tackles in the victory.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy Saturday Bravo had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 tie to Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Bravo was busy up and down the pitch during Saturday's draw. His main contributions came defensively as Bravo made seven tackles and four interceptions to help earn Portland the draw. Bravo has yet to get on the scoresheet this season and is just making his way back from injury. The defender was able to play the full 90 and should be a lock in the starting XI at left-back week in, week out as long as he is fit.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI Bravo (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against the Galaxy.

Impact Bravo makes an immediate return to the starting XI Saturday after missing the last six matches with a muscular injury. The left-back hasn't made the score-sheet yet this season, but he's racking up crosses and tackles every match, already with 32 crosses and 42 tackles across eight starts.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE