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Two shots-on-target in loss Moreno placed three shots (two on-target), two crosses (one accurate) and created two chances in Saturday's 3-1 loss against the Houston Dynamo.

Impact Moreno was one of Portland's more assertive attackers on Saturday. The Columbian would have got on the scoresheet if not for some outstanding goalkeeping from Houston's Steve Clark. The regular starter has scored three and delivered six assists.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in draw Moreno scored with his only shot, created four chances and attempted seven crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 3-3 draw against LA Galaxy.

Impact Moreno scored for the second consecutive game when he latched onto a low cross inside the six-yard box. The midfielder was unlucky not to register further attacking returns, ranking first for crosses and chances created. He needs one more assist to beat his previous high of six in a single season.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with lone shot Moreno scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing three times (one accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Colorado.

Impact Moreno found the back of the net in the 29th minute scoring Portland's second goal. Moreno has four goal involvements in his past six matches, all starts, including both of his goals on the season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Moreno assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Moreno bagged his assist when he found Claudio Bravo in the 53rd minute for Portland's second goal of the match. He has now registered six assists in 25 apperances this season. The 23-year-old has been one of the Timber's more important players this season with his playmaking ability, leading the team in assists this year. He also has contributed 43 chances created, 32 shots and 28 crosses this season.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers' Santiago Moreno named to MLS team of the matchday Moreno had one goal and one assist in Portland's 2-1 over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Scores opener against Salt Lake Moreno scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Moreno opened up the scoring in Wednesday's match when he netted a goal in the 13th minute and went on to increase their lead by bagging an assist in the 64th minute. This was the 23-year-old's first goal of the season and fifth assist, bringing his total goal contribution count to six on the season. He only appeared as a substitute last game after recovering from an ankle injury but looked completely healthy Wednesday as he started the match. He should now return to his normal starting spot for the remainder of the season as long as he doesn't get injured again.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moreno sparks Timbers to 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake

Santiago Moreno had a goal and an assist to propel the Portland Timbers to a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake

AUGUST 31, 2023 • Associated Press

Passes fitness test Moreno (ankle) passed a late fitness test and is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Vancouver.

Impact Moreno was added to the injury report earlier in the week but avoided missing Saturday's match after passing the late test. While he wasn't deemed fit enough to start Moreno could be given a second-half cameo with the hopes of testing his fitness.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Whitecaps Moreno (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Vancouver, according to the Portland injury report.

Impact Moreno is facing a late fitness test to get on the pitch for Saturday's match against Vancouver. The midfielder was ruled out for the first match back from the Leagues Cup break but now has the chance to get back on the pitch after missing the past three MLS matches.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Moreno (ankle) will not be an option for Sunday's match against the Houston Dynamo.

Impact Moreno was able to get some minutes off the bench during the Leagues Cup against San Jose, but is ruled out again with an ankle injury. This means that the team could move to a possible 4-3-3 formation, with Yimmi Chara an option to get the start at left wing, alongside Franck Boli and Dairon Asprilla.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Appears in Leagues Cup Moreno (undisclosed) came off the bench during a 2-0 Leagues Cup win over San Jose.

Impact Moreno returned to the pitch after suffering an undisclosed injury that held him out for the final match in MLS. The midfielder is a consistent starting option whenever fit, though he has struggled to just four assists and no goals in 2023.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Moreno (undisclosed) was limited to individual work in training with Portland ahead of this weekend's clash against the Crew, The Oregonian's Ryan Clarke reported Friday.

Impact Moreno was an unused substitute in the midweek draw with Colorado, the first time he didn't start a league match since the season opener. He wasn't in full training on Friday either, though it's unclear whether that was due to an injury or just rest. Nathan Fogaca lined up on the right wing in his place against the Rapids.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Wednesday Moreno assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Chicago Fire.

Impact Moreno assisted for the fourth time in 19 appearances (18 starts) in 2023. The attacking midfielder has been one of the biggest disappointments of the season for Portland, with no goals through those 19 appearances. The midfielder is struggling to create and finish despite a nearly guaranteed role in the starting XI. He has created 21 chances and put just nine shots on target during his disappointing start to 2023.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Moreno took two shots on target and created a chance in Sunday's 1-0 victory against FC Dallas. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Moreno lined up on the left wing Sunday for the first time this season, and he remained a threat going forward against Dallas. He's posted 22 shots (eight on target) in 2023 but he's yet to score his first goal.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Moreno (undisclosed) should be good to go for Sunday's clash against FC Dallas.

Impact Moreno has been limited by a minor back injury in his last few appearances, but he's started each of the Timbers' last 15 league games mostly from the right wing and he should be fit enough to extend that streak against Dallas at the weekend.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Moreno had two tackles (one won) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Seattle Sounders FC. He was subbed off due to injury in the 66th minute.

Impact Moreno came off with an undisclosed injury during the second half of Saturday's draw. The midfielder was a game-time call due to a back injury but didn't miss any sort of playing time. Moreno will hope to be straight back in the starting XI for a Sunday clash with Dallas, where he will look for his first goal of 2023.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Sounders Moreno (back) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Seattle.

Impact Moreno is good to go Saturday after dealing with back spasms last match and only making it 45 minutes. He hasn't gone more than 73 minutes in his last three starts and may struggle to surpass that number Saturday. He had two assists in the prior meeting with the Sounders, something that may be hard to reach again.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Moreno (back) was able to train with the Timbers on Tuesday, The Oregonian's Ryan Clarke reports ahead of the Sounders clash next weekend.

Impact Moreno had to sub out of last weekend's loss to Sporting KC due to a back spasm, but he's already returned to training and seems on track to be able to play against Seattle on Saturday.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured at halftime Moreno was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against Sporting KC at halftime due to dizziness after a back spasm, Portland manager Giovanni Savarese told Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian a...

Impact Moreno has started 14 consecutive league games since the start of March either in midfield or on the right wing, but he had to sub off at halftime with this injury. Marvin Loria or Yimmi Chara (undisclosed) could replace him in the XI if necessary against the Sounders next weekend.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing through ankle injury Moreno was given the day off from training Tuesday as he's been playing through an ankle injury all season, Portland manager Giovanni Savarese told Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian.

Impact Moreno has started each of the Timbers' last 13 league games since the season opener, tallying 19 shots (six on target) and three assists from 15 chances created mostly from the right wing. It turns out he's been pushing through an ankle issue this whole time and he was given a day off on Tuesday, but he'll be back in the squad and ready to face Sporting KC at the weekend.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates five chances vs. Vancouver Moreno took a shot on target and created five chances in Saturday's 3-1 victory against the Whitecaps. He also won two of two tackles in the match, and he recorded a secondary assi...

Impact Moreno has created multiple chances in four of his last five MLS appearances on the right wing, assisting three goals from 12 chances overall in that span.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in draw Moreno registered one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Austin FC.

Impact Moreno created two chances Saturday, along with a secondary assist and an inaccurate cross. He also won one tackle, intercepted one pass and made two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against St. Louis Moreno created two chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against St. Louis City. He also took a shot on target, made two interceptions and won two of four tackles i...

Impact Moreno set up Yimmi Chara's late winner Saturday with his third assist in as many matches from the right wing. He's created five total chances during that span.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots in loss Moreno took four shots (two on target) and made an interception in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Moreno posted his second game of the season with at least four shots on Saturday, but it wasn't enough to salvage a result against Cincinnati and he's still looking for his first goal of this campaign.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers two assist Moreno assisted twice to go with one shot (one on goal) and three chances created in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Moreno recorded two assists in the last 20 minutes to help seal the win for the team Saturday. It was also his first two assists of the season, totaling seven tackles (four won) and six crosses (two won) in the last seven starts.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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