Portland vs Seattle - News - May 12, 2024

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Diego Chara - Shows defensive prowessChara recorded six tackles (three won), two clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Seattle Sounders FC.

ImpactChara led Portland with six tackles (three won) Sunday, but it was not enough to keep the Seattle attack at bay as Portland fell 1-2. At the ripe age of 38, Chara continues to be the key cog in the Portland lineup he has been since his arrival in 2017. Chara has started in 10 of his first 11 appearances in 2024 and made 10 interceptions, 14 clearances and a lone block.

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Santiago Moreno - Leads team in crosses attemptedMoreno registered three shots (one on goal), nine crosses (four accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Seattle Sounders FC.

ImpactMoreno was key to Portland's plan to get the ball into the box Sunday, attempting a team-high nine crosses (four accurate) and four corners as Portland fell 1-2 to Seattle. The nine crosses and four corners each were season-high marks for Moreno who has started in 11 of Portland's first 12 games, scoring three goals and supplying two assists.

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Felipe Mora - Catalyst for attackMora scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Seattle Sounders FC.

ImpactMora continued his run of good form Sunday, scoring the lone Portland goal as his his fell 1-2 to Seattle. After missing the first four matches of 2024 with a toe injury, Mora has had a sizzling start to the campaign, scoring five goals through his first eight appearances (five starts).The five goals are just one shy of his total from the previous season in which Mora netted six goals over 15 appearances (eight starts).

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Maxime Crepeau - Concedes twice in lossCrepeau recorded three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Seattle Sounders FC.

ImpactCrepeau allowed two goals from outside of the box Sunday as Portland fell to Seattle by a margin of 1-2. Crepeau has had a difficult beginning to life in Portland after making the offseason move from LAFC. The Portland defense ranks second worst in all of MLS with 25 goals conceded in 12 matches. However, Crepeau cannot shoulder the blame for the totality of the defensive record, as he's started in nine of Portland's 12 matches, conceding 18 times and making 31 saves. Crepeau and Portland's next test will come Wednesday against San Jose who have scored 20 goals through their first 12 matches.

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Obed Vargas - Box-to-box performanceVargas assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Portland Timbers.

ImpactVargas contributed at both end of the pitch Sunday as Seattle overcame Portland 2-1. Vargas assisted the game winning goal in second half by Raul Ruidiaz to earn his second assist of 2024. Defensively, Vargas was energetic, making two tackles (two won), two interceptions, four clearances and a block. After making 24 appearances (14 starts) in 2023, Vargas has missed just two Seattle matches thus far in 2024, making 10 appearances (eight starts).

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Cristian Roldan - First goal of 2024Roldan scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 win over Portland Timbers.

ImpactRoldan's long range effort found the back of the net Sunday, leveling the match in the first half and propelling Seattle to a 2-1 victory over Portland. He added three tackles (zero won) and an interception to the defensive effort. As it has been dating back to 2017, Roldan continues see his name written in permanent marker for the starting XI on Seattle's team sheet. He's started in each of Seattle's first 12 matches to begin 2024 after starting 18 times over 20 appearances in 2023.

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Raul Ruidiaz - Vintage performanceRuidiaz scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Portland Timbers.

ImpactRuidiaz scored the decisive goal of the match Sunday, producing a curled effort to give Seattle a lead in the second half that they would not relinquish en route to a 2-1 victory over Portland. Ruidiaz is off to his best start since 2021, a season in which he scored 17 goals. Through 12 appearances (10 starts) in 2024, Ruidiaz has already scored seven goals and is averaging just under two shots on target per appearance.

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