JULY 25 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
PORTLAND 11-11-12 · 2025 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
11-11-12 · 2025 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
LAFC take on Timbers with sights set on blemish-free July Surging Los Angeles FC will try to complete a perfect July run in MLS play on Friday night when they host the Portland Timbers in a battle o...
Dario Zuparic - Earns questionable tag Zuparic (hip) is questionable for Friday's clash against LAFC, according to the MLS injury report.
Impact Zuparic picked up a hip injury and is questionable for Friday's game against LAFC. The central defender has started each of his last seven appearances for Portland, and his potential absence would force a change in the starting XI. Jimer Fory is likely to step into the back three, which could open a spot for Ian Smith on the left flank if Zuparic is unavailable.
JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE
David Pereira Da Costa - Questionable Friday Da Costa (hamstring) remains questionable for Friday's clash against LAFC, according to the MLS injury report.
Impact Da Costa missed the MLS All-Star Game due to a hamstring injury that also kept him out of the last two MLS matches and remains questionable to face LAFC on Friday. If he is unavailable again, Kevin Kelsy and Omir Fernandez are the two likely replacements who could see increased playing time in the Timbers' frontline.
JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE
David Pereira Da Costa - Dealing with hamstring injury Da Costa (hamstring) is still dealing with an injury and will therefore miss the 2025 MLS All-Star Game, according to his club.
Impact Da Costa missed the last two games due to a hamstring injury and remains unavailable for the time being. His timeline for return is uncertain, and his first chance to feature will come against Dallas on Aug. 9. Until he returns to full fitness, Kevin Kelsy is expected to replace him in the attacking midfield.
JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE
FC Cincinnati star Evander: The best player in MLS? | MLSSoccer.com AUSTIN, Texas – In early December 2022, the Portland Timbers unveiled their new, relatively unknown Designated Player.
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Omir Fernandez - Scores goal off bench Fernandez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Minnesota United.
Impact Fernandez's previous appearance saw him log a start, in which he was quite unproductive. Despite playing only four minutes Saturday, the midfielder secured a point with a last-minute goal. Ideally for Fernandez, it elevates his stock, though he has been far from reliable in starts and occasionally excellent via substitute appearances this 2025 season.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Juan Mosquera - Records assist Mosquera assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Minnesota United.
Impact For the first time since June 13, Mosquera has directly contributed to a goal. In terms of assists, his drought goes further, having last achieved an assist against the Rapids on May 29. Still, Mosquera's 2025 will include multiple assists, meaning he has successfully achieved the feat for three seasons running. But in 2023 and 2024, the full-back logged four assists, meaning his 2025 season is only halfway there.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Santiago Moreno - Seven crosses, four accurate Moreno recorded three shots (two on goal), seven crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Minnesota United.
Impact In between May 28 and the current weekend, for the Timbers' nine games, two-thirds of them saw Moreno attempting at least five crosses. Concerning accurate ones, the attacking midfielder tied his 2025's high, first established May 4 at San Jose.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Maxime Crepeau - Replicates previous log Crepeau recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Minnesota United.
Impact Once again, Crepeau logged three saves, accomplished for the fifth time across his last six appearances. The goalkeeper also conceded one goal, done in Portland's last six of seven games. Though consistent, Crepeau still has much room to statistically improve.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Gage Guerra - Subbed in on Wednesday Guerra recorded no stats in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Real Salt Lake.
Impact Guerra replaced Felipe Mora in the 71st minute and made eight passes. Guerra has featured five times this season, but is yet to be awarded with a start.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Ariel Lassister - Registers most crosses Lassiter had 10 crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Real Salt Lake.
Impact Lassiter replaced Omir Fernandez in the 55th minute and registered the most crosses in the game. Lassiter also created two chances. He has appeared off the bench in his last eight games and has started only three games throughout the season.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Maxime Crepeau - Lets in one Crepeau had three saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 loss versus Real Salt Lake.
Impact Crepeau made a clearance and let in a goal in the 83rd minute. He has accumulated 19 saves in the last five games, but has let in six goals. Next he takes on Minnesota United over the weekend.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Zac McGraw - On bench to face Minnesota McGraw (back) is on the bench for Saturday's encounter with Minnesota United.
Impact McGraw will aim to make his first MLS appearance in four months after completing his recovery from a significant injury. He was used as a central defender at the beginning of the season, so he may challenge Finn Surman and Dario Zuparic for playing time.
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota United, Portland looking to right ship after home losses Two top-six teams in the Western Conference will try and bounce back from 1-0 home losses on Wednesday when third-place Minnesota United vis...
JULY 19 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Ariel Lassister - No longer injured Lassiter (hand) appeared off the bench for 35 minutes in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Real Salt Lake.
Impact Lassiter has returned to the playing field after five games out with a hand injury, seeing a bench spot in the loss. He would appear in the second half for 35 minutes, seeing a decent cameo in his return. He sees more of a rotational role and should continue seeing most of his time off the bench moving forward.
JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Diogo Goncalves' late goal sends RSL past depleted Timbers Diogo Goncalves scored in the 83rd minute to lift Real Salt Lake to a 1-0 victory over the Portland Timbers on Wednesday night.Goncalves’ th...
JULY 17 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake | Full Match Highlights
JULY 17 • YOUTUBE
Diogo Gonçalves, Rafael Cabral lead Real Salt Lake to 1-0 victory over Timbers
Diogo Gonçalves scored late in the second half and Rafael Cabral made it stand up in Real Salt Lake’s 1-0 victory over the Portland TimbersJULY 17 • Associated Press
David Pereira Da Costa - Late scratch Wednesday Da Costa has been removed from the squad and is now unavailable for Wednesday's game versus Real Salt Lake.
Impact Da Costa was initially announced as a starter and most likely suffered a last-minute injury prior to the match. The attacker, who had scored in each of his previous two outings, is now questionable for future fixtures. Meanwhile, Kevin Kelsy is taking his spot in the lineup to face Real Salt Lake.
JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Ariel Lassister - Upgraded to questionable Lassiter (hand) has been upgraded to questionable, according to the MLS injury report.
Impact Lassiter is seeing good news this week as he has been upgraded to questionable on the injury report, his first time with a chance of returning since surgery. That said, he will likely still be a late call, needing to pass some testing to be an option. He hasn't appeared since June 8 due to the injury, probable to hold a rotational spot once fit.
JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Santiago Moreno - Earns assist Moreno assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus St. Louis City SC.
Impact Moreno logged another assist Sunday after finding David Da Costa in the 19th minute, making it his second straight match with an assist after notching one last time out against the Revs. This brings the midfielder to five assists on the season, three of which came in his past five appearances. He now has nine goal contributions, six behind his mark from last season.
JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE
David Pereira Da Costa - Score in consecutive games Da Costa scored one goal to go with four shots (four on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to St. Louis City SC.
Impact Da Costa was once again able to find the back of the net Sunday, scoring the opening goal of the match in the 19th minute. This is his second straight match with a goal, bringing him to four in 21 appearances this season. He has now reached double-digit goal contributions in his opening season with the club.
JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Maxime Crepeau - Concedes two against St. Louis Crepeau registered seven saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus St. Louis City SC.
Impact Crepeau had a solid outing with his seven saves but was unable to stop every shot he faced on net, allowing two goals in the loss. This marks his fifth straight appearance without a clean sheet, remaining at two in nine appearances this season. He will have another chance at picking up his thrid clean sheet of the season when facing Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.
JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE
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