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Stretchered off against St. Louis Ayala was subbed out of Saturday's victory against St. Louis City in the 21st minute after suffering a non-contact injury. Cristhian Paredes replaced him in midfield.

Impact Ayala had started three consecutive MLS games in Portland's midfield after returning in early April from a knee surgery he underwent in preseason. He will hope that his injury Saturday is nothing major, but it is possible that he could be set for a long spell on the sidelines.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in loss Ayala took three shots (one on target) and won two of three tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati. He also made a clearance and three interceptions in the match.

Impact Ayala has started consecutive games alongside Diego Chara in midfield since recovering from a knee surgery he underwent in February, and he was dangerous going forward against Cincinnati on Saturday.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three tackles in return Ayala had three tackles (two won) in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.

Impact Ayala made his season debut for the club after playing 13 minutes off the bench. He will have to work up his form if he wants to be considered an option to start, with 26 tackles (12 won), 15 interceptions and 13 clearances in 21 appearances in 2022.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features for reserve team Ayala (knee) played roughly 30 minutes off the bench in Monday's defeat against San Jose II for Timbers 2 in MLS NEXT Pro.

Impact Ayala returned to action for the first time since undergoing knee surgery in early February as he played for Portland's reserve team on Monday. The 20-year-old midfielder will hope continue regaining fitness and re-join the senior side soon.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Ayala (knee) is listed as questionable in Portland's injury report for Saturday's clash against FC Dallas.

Impact Ayala has been training with the Timbers for a few weeks now as he continues his recovery from a knee surgery in early February, and he could now be fit enough to make his season debut against Dallas on Saturday.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against Los Angeles Ayala (knee) will remain sidelined for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy, according to Portland's injury report. Manager Giovanni Savarese said Thursday that Ayala could "possibl...

Impact Ayala has returned to full training with the Timbers as he continues his recovery from a knee surgery he underwent in early February, but he's still not been deemed fit enough to be involved on Saturday.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Ayala (knee) returned to training in some capacity with the Timbers on Tuesday, Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian reports.

Impact Ayala underwent knee surgery at the beginning of February, but he's making progress with his recovery and even has an outside chance of being available for Saturday's clash against Atlanta United.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Kansas City Ayala (knee) is ruled out for Saturday's clash with Kansas City, Portland announced.

Impact Ayala is ruled out for the opening match of 2023 with a knee injury, that he underwent knee surgery for. Ayala is expected to miss two months, putting a damper on his sophomore year in MLS.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Backup option in rookie season Ayala made a clearance in Sunday's 3-1 Decision Day defeat against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Ayala made 21 appearances (eight starts) in his debut season in MLS after joining Portland from Estudiantes in February. The 20-year-old was behind Diego Chara, Eryk Williamson and Cristhian Paredes in the midfield depth chart but he will just hope to continue improving and getting more opportunities in 2023.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE