Portland vs. Atlanta - News - September 19, 2026

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Joel Waterman - Handed ban Waterman had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Atlanta United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Waterman will serve his first suspension with his new club after picking up a yellow card against Atlanta. He arrived as an immediate starter, logging two starts in three appearances, but his early form has been shaky, five clearances, four interceptions, and three tackles so far, an underwhelming opening spell as he tries to settle into the back line

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Paulo Diaz - Called up with Chile Diaz has been called up by Chile for the matches against Canada and USA on September 26 and September 29, respectively.

Impact Diaz has in five of the last six MLS games for Atlanta and due to the call-up, he will miss the match against New York City on Saturday but should return in time to face Cincinnati on October 10. Enea Mihaj will likely replace him in central defense on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Chara - Starts again Chara had one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Atlanta United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 25th minute.

Impact Chara was back in the starting XI, his second straight start since a few matches off the bench following an injury. He would fail to do much in the match, continuing a rough season. That said, he has yet to earn a goal contribution in 20 appearances (11 starts) this season.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ariel Lassister - Whips in six crosses Lassiter had two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Atlanta United.

Impact Lassiter was back in the starting XI after a bench role in the last contest, netting a full 90 minutes of play. He would whip in six crosses while firing off two shots, although to no avail. He remains with four goals and three assists after scoring from the bench last contest.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Velde - Nine shots, no goal Velde had nine shots (two on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Atlanta United.

Impact Velde had a night of action but struggled to do much with it, earning two chances created, five crosses and nine shots in the loss. This is the second straight match without a goal contribution for the midfielder, remaining with eight goals and six assists this season.

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