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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

Attempts two shots in draw Moreno registered two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact This was just the second game Moreno attempted multiple shots this season, and the midfielder has struggled to make an impact on a game-to-game basis. However, the Timbers are having lots of issues from a health perspective and are navigating through an injury crisis, so the lack of depth might force the coaching staff to keep Moreno in the XI, even if he isn't producing much of late.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots against St. Louis Moreno took four shots (one on target) and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against St. Louis City. He also made two interceptions in the match.

Impact Moreno has started Portland's last two games following Yimmi Chara's injury in the season opener, and he was very dangerous alongside Nathan Fogaca in a front-two on Saturday.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in opener Moreno subbed into Monday's match against Sporting KC in the 33rd minute, making a clearance, two interceptions and creating a chance in the 1-0 victory.

Impact Moreno replaced an injured Yimmi Chara (hamstring) in the first half of Monday's game and played well on the right wing in a tight win over Kansas City. He could start this weekend's clash against LAFC if Chara isn't fit.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances against RSL Moreno took a shot on target and created two chances in Sunday's 3-1 Decision Day defeat against Real Salt Lake. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Moreno had a breakout campaign in his first full season with the Timbers, finishing third on the team in goals (seven) and second in assists (six) as he featured in every single MLS match and started in 28 of them. The 22-year-old can play on either wing or in attacking midfield and he should remain a fixture in the XI heading into 2023.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Columbus Moreno scored a goal and created two chances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against the Crew. He also made three clearances and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Moreno pulled a rabbit out of a hat with a sensational strike from distance to dramatically equalize Sunday's game in the 95th minute. It was his third goal involvement (two goals, one assist) in his last three games, and he's tallied a combined five shots and seven chances created from the right wing in that span.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moreno's stoppage time lifts Timbers to 1-1 draw with Crew

Santiago Moreno scored in stoppage time to give the Portland Timbers a 1-1 draw with the Columbus Crew

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Timbers down Atlanta 2-1; 3rd straight win in playoff fight

Santiago Moreno and Dairon Asprilla each scored on penalty kicks and the Portland Timbers won their third straight match with a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

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