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Cleared for season finale Miller has served his one-match suspension and is available for Saturday's MLS regular-season finale against Austin after missing the previous clash against Houston.

Impact Miller returns to contention after completing the suspension resulting from his red card during the closing stages of the 3-2 victory over St. Louis City. The defender received two yellow cards in that encounter, with the second coming for time wasting, forcing him to sit out the following match against Houston. Having now served his ban, Miller is eligible to reclaim his place in the starting lineup for Saturday's season finale against Austin. His return provides an additional option in central defense, where Finn Surman and Joel Waterman were among the alternatives during his absence. Miller will compete for a starting role as his team prepares to conclude the regular season.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Velde helps Timbers stay in playoff hunt with 3-2 victory over St. Louis City

Kristoffer Velde scored a goal in each half and added an assist to lead Portland to a 3-2 victory over St. Louis City, keeping the Timbers’ postseason hopes alive

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Sent off in win Miller was shown a red card in the final minutes of Wednesday's 3-2 win over St. Louis City.

Impact Miller had an active but inefficient defensive performance, with a foul leading to his first yellow card before he was ultimately dismissed for time wasting. The resulting ban leaves the defender out of the next clash against Houston, so his last chance to play in the regular season will come on Nov. 7 at Austin. While Miller is absent, Finn Surman will have a chance to return to the starting lineup, joining Joel Waterman at center-back.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Thursday's win Miller scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Thursday's 5-1 victory against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Miller scored his first goal of the season Thursday, a close-range strike assisted by Brandon Bye following a set piece. It also marked his first shot attempt of the season, indicating how rare it is for him to bag a goal. He played well on the defensive end too, recording 11 clearances, one interception and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Kelsy, Kamal Miller pace Portland in resounding rivalry win over Seattle | MLSSoccer.com It's fair to say there were plenty of questions surrounding the Portland Timbers heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup pause.

JULY 17 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Kevin Kelsy leads Timbers to 5-1 romp over Sounders as MLS returns from break

Kevin Kelsy finished with two goals and an assist and the Portland Timbers thumped the Seattle Sounders 5-1 as the MLS resumed play following the FIFA World Cup break

JULY 17 • Associated Press

Starting against San Jose Miller (hamstring) has made the starting lineup for Saturday's match against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Miller won't be forced to miss time with the muscular injury he picked up during the previous visit to Miami. Therefore, the defender will keep his hopes of representing Canada at the World Cup intact. He's now joining Finn Surman in the middle of a back four, and most of his value should come from passes and defensive numbers.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

WC availability in doubt Miller (hamstring) was forced off during Portland's 2-0 loss to Inter Miami on Sunday after appearing to clutch the back of his leg, with early indications pointing toward a possib...

Impact Miller was visibly in pain as he left the pitch, adding another injury concern to an already depleted Canadian defensive unit ahead of the World Cup. The veteran defender's potential absence compounds a difficult situation for coach Jesse Marsch, who is already without several key defensive options including Alphonso Davies, who is battling a hamstring setback, and Ralph Priso, who suffered a serious hamstring injury in March and will not recover in time for the tournament. Canada opens its World Cup campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on June 12, with several key defensive players now facing uncertain fitness situations ahead of the tournament.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ban served Miller has served his one match and will make the trip to LAFC on Saturday.

Impact Miller managed start his three previous games played prior to suspension, making a total of five appearances in 2026. In that span, the defender made 12 clearances with four blocks in 211 minutes of play.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Shown red card Miller was sent off with a straight red card in the 19th minute of Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy. He registered two clearances before his removal.

Impact Miller's day ended early as he was shown a straight red card vs the Galaxy, which will see him miss the trip to Vancouver on April 4. He had earned a start in the last three appearances, making 13 clearances with five interceptions in that span. With Alex Bonetig back, he will likely get the start against Vancouver during his absence.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 19 • FOX SPORTS

Top 5 MLS Storylines: Messi Eyes Repeat, USA Players Seek World Cup Spots

Completes second season with Portland Miller recorded 27 starts in 28 MLS appearances (including the playoffs) for Portland during the 2025 season.

Impact Miller endured another injury-plagued season, falling short of 30 appearances yet again, however he remained a starter in Portland's back line. He contributed two goals and added 117 clearances, 28 interceptions, and 13 blocks. Despite time on the sidelines, he surpassed 2,000 minutes for the second straight year, a positive sign for his durability. Entering the final year of his contract, Portland will decide whether to exercise his 2027 option based on his fitness and reliability in 2026.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Valakari, Dreyer lead San Diego to 2-1 victory over Timbers in club's first postseason match

Onni Valakari and Anders Dreyer scored in the first half and top-seeded San Diego FC held on for a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers in a best-of-three first-round opener of th...

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets second league goal Miller scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 3-1 victory versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Miller, who went his first 20 matches without scoring, has now tallied two goals in his last five appearances. He matched that attacking effort with a strong defensive showing, making a season-high 12 clearances in this match.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mora scores 2 first-half goals and the Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 to advance in MLS playoffs

Felipe Mora scored two first-half goals, defender Kamal Miller added another in the 82nd minute and the Portland Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 in a wild-card match

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Real Salt Lake visits the Portland Timbers in opening round of MLS Cup Playoffs

Real Salt Lake visits the Portland Timbers in the opening round of the MLS Cup Playoffs

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Portland Timbers' Kamal Miller wins Goal of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Portland Timbers defender Kamal Miller has claimed AT&T Goal of the Matchday honors for Matchdays 36 & 37, securing 45.5% of the fan vote. T...

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nets Wednesday Miller scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Miller found the back of the net during Wednesday's draw. A rare goal for the defender, but a crucial one for the point during a tight match. Miller isn't suddenly going to be a major offensive threat, but he did create a pair of chances to go with the goal for a solid overall return. Miller should maintain a solid role in the final three matches of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brian White scores in 88th and Whitecaps extend unbeaten streak to 7 with 1-1 draw versus Timbers

Brian White scored in the 88th minute for his 15th goal of the season and the Vancouver Whitecaps extended their unbeaten streak to seven games with a 1-1 draw against the Portland...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Unused substitute Sunday Miller (lower body) remained an unused substitute in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Minnesota, confirming he is back available for Portland.

Impact Miller is back available for the Timbers after missing one game due to a lower body injury. The defender was an option off bench on Sunday against Minnesota and will likely return to a starting role in upcoming fixtures now that he is back available.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United takes on the Portland Timbers in Western Conference action

Minnesota United and the Portland Timbers hit the pitch in conference play

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out Saturday Miller (lower body) is out for Saturday's trip to San Diego, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Miller is on the sideline Saturday as he struggles with a lower body injury, The defender has started the last three matches and is a major loss in central defense. Dario Zuparic came on to replace Miller last time out in MLS action.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against New England Miller (not injury related) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus New England Revolution.

Impact Miller was out on international duty over the last couple of weeks, but returned in time to make the initial squad right away. His presence covers the absence of Jimer Fory (suspension), which means Miller might play closer to the left flank than usual, but he'll look to remain productive in defensive aspects after averaging 4.3 clearances and 1.3 interceptions per game this year.

JULY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up with Canada Miller has been called up by Canada for the Gold Cup, according to the league.

Impact Miller has been a regular starter in the backline for Portland and is set to miss up to three MLS games due to international duty and depending on how well Canada performs in the Gold Cup. Miller will for sure miss Friday's clash against San Jose and could also be out for the matches against Toronto and New England if Canada reaches the final. Until he returns, Finn Surman will take on a larger role in the central defense for Portland.

JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 10 clearances in win Miller registered two tackles (zero won) and 10 clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Miller led Portland with a season-high 10 clearances to help them earn the clean sheet and the win at home. He also made the second-most tackles for his side in a good defensive effort. The centerback started in 10 of his 11 appearances in 2025.

MAY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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