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Johnny Russell - Average outing against Portland Russell had two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Portland Timbers.

Impact Russell was held off the score sheet this time but led his side with 10 duels won during the defeat. He has only scored once in four games since taking over the right-wing spot. While he could struggle to reach his best form if the team's performance doesn't improve, Russell is somewhat reliable as he gets playing time and set pieces in most contests.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Thommy - Forced off in defeat Thommy left with an undisclosed injury in the 18th minute of Saturday's 2-1 loss to Portland Timbers.

Impact Thommy only managed to complete a few passes before being replaced by Felipe Hernandez at Portland. This issue puts the usual starter at risk of missing the midweek game versus Vancouver, in which either Hernandez or Marinos Tzionis could take his place in the lineup. That event would be a hard blow considering that Thommy is the team's top scorer with four goals in 13 matches.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Melia - Makes two saves at Portland Melia recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Portland Timbers.

Impact Melia couldn't do much to avoid Saturday's defeat, ending up with multiple goals conceded for the seventh consecutive match. The veteran is averaging 3.5 saves and 1.9 goals conceded per contest over the current campaign. However, his team is hard to trust for clean sheets ahead of a midweek clash against Vancouver's 16th-ranked attack.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Mora - Scores, assists in victory Mora scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Mora headed Evander's cross to open the scoring in the 51st minute and then provided an assist for his teammate in the 79th against Kansas City. Other than that, the Chilean drew three fouls and won five of his six duels during the game. His seven goals are now the highest total on the team and the ninth highest in the league after 11 matches played this year.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Evander - Involved in two goals Saturday Evander scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Evander made a difference by setting up Felipe Mora with a cross in the 51st minute and firing a right-footed strike into the net during the 79th of the win. The No. 10 is in great form after scoring five goals and five assists in his eight most recent appearances. Additionally, he has done his usual job as the squad's main set piece taker.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kamal Miller - Tallies four clearances in win Miller recorded one shot (zero on goal) and four clearances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Miller completed a fair outing as the left-sided member of his team's back four in this match. The defender had previously been used in a central spot, but the change of position barely affected his fantasy output as he performed close to his average of 4.2 clearances per game. That should remain his biggest strength if he continues to start for the rest of the season.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Maxime Crepeau - Beaten once by Kansas City Crepeau registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Crepeau made a great save towards the end of the match after being unable to stop Memo Rodriguez's goal. The goalkeeper has yet to keep a clean sheet this season, recording 37 saves and 23 goals conceded over 12 starts. He'll likely stay heavily involved given his side's poor defensive form, with his next challenge coming midweek at Austin, who have scored 20 goals in 15 games.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE