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Contract option picked up Nielsen's option for 2026 was picked up, the club announced.

Impact Nielsen will return to Los Angeles for the 2026 season after his option was exercised. The defender was only a bench option this campaign, logging in 93 minutes and contributing two interceptions and seven clearances in two appearances.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cristhian Paredes scores a goal, Timbers beat LAFC 1-0, snap 3-game winless streak

Cristhian Paredes scored just before halftime, Maxime Crépeau had his third shutout of the season and the Portland Timbers beat Los Angeles FC 1-0 to snap a three-game winless stre...

JULY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Brilliant first MLS game Nielsen registered one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 1-0 defeat to Portland Timbers.

Impact Nielsen made his MLS debut, starting in central defense alongside Nkosi Tafari in the absence of Eddie Segura, and helped maintain defensive solidity as Portland held firm. He contributed two interceptions and handled multiple crosses in his 90-minute stint, finishing with two clearances. Nielsen could have also scored one of the goals of the season in the 77th minute with a wonderful bicycle kick that was stopped by former LAFC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau. This performance from Nielsen should give him some opportunities to start or come off the bench in the final stretch of the MLS season.

JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE