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Alexander Aravena, Ariel Lassiter rally Timbers to 3-2 victory over Charlotte

Alexander Aravena scored in second-half stoppage time after Ariel Lassiter had the first two goals for Portland, and the Timbers kept Charlotte FC from clinching an Eastern Confere...

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

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Liel Abada - Starts against Portland Abada (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Abada is ready to see significant minutes and is now required to take Allan Saint-Maximin's (illness) spot on the left flank. This marks Abada's 17th start in the 2026 MLS season. He'll look to increase his current counts of five goals and five assists, most of which he has achieved over the last three months, contributing offensive numbers while switching between both flanks.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Ream - Rested due to sore Achilles Ream is not in the squad to face Portland Timbers on Saturday as the coaching staff has opted to manage his workloads while he recovers from a sore Achilles, according to the club.

Impact Ream's playing time is presumably being managed as the veteran defender tries to avoid a serious injury. His last-minute omission from the lineup in Saturday's clash has led to Henry Kessler forming the center-back pairing alongside Morrison Agyemang for the second straight game, with the latter of those likelier to make way when Ream is cleared to play.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Allan Saint-Maximin - Out with illness Saint-Maximin won't play in Saturday's game against Portland Timbers due to illness.

Impact Saint-Maximin is unavailable for the first time since August, with his place on the left wing taken by a fit-again Liel Abada. While the nature of the ailment is unknown, the club's announcement doesn't point toward a lengthy absence for the talented dribbler, so he'll aim to bounce back for the final three games of the regular season. He has scored one goal plus three assists over 12 MLS appearances so far.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE