YIMMI CHARA NEWS

Assists off bench versus Montreal Chara made an assist and created two chances after coming off the bench during Saturday's 4-1 loss against Montreal.

Impact Chara made his return from injury in the 69th minute, being brought off the bench to replace Dairon Asprilla with his side already losing by three, and proved he's fully recovered, making some nice plays and assisting Franck Boli for the consolation goal in the 86th minute. In a campaign full of ups and downs and hampered by injuries, there couldn't be a better time for redemption for Chara than Oct. 21 decisive match against Houston.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused sub Saturday Chara (hamstring) was an unused substitute in Saturday's 3-3 draw against the Galaxy.

Impact Chara didn't play, but the fact that he was on the bench implies his hamstring injury is a thing of the past now. His next chance to feature will come against Montreal on Oct. 7.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns questionable tag Chara (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's match against the Galaxy, per Ryan Clarke of the Oregonian.

Impact Chara was training individually Tuesday as he is set to be a game time decision for Saturday. Dairon Asprilla could get another start in the attacking midfield is he is not fit to play.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains on side Chara (hamstring) is training individually Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against the Galaxy, per Ryan Clarke of the Oregonian.

Impact Chara is working his way back from a hamstring injury that has kept him out of Saturday's match. It is still a close call if the winger will be ready to face the Galaxy, but in any case, either Sebastian Blanco or Dairon Asprilla could get the call to start if the Colombian is not yet ready to return.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back out with hamstring Chara (hamstring) is out for Saturday's clash with Colorado, according to the Portland injury report.

Impact Chara was a late addition to the Portland injury report but will now be sidelined for Saturday's match. The forward was only available off the bench last time out and now has been shut down due to the injury. Sebastian Blanco got the start last time and will likely continue in the starting XI with Chara out.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Chara (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Columbus.

Impact Chara is back on the bench in the match he was always expecting to return in. The forward isn't fit enough to return to the starting XI, but is an option once more, and should be fit for the Leagues Cup, as was originally reported.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting Columbus return Chara (hamstring) is aiming to be able to return to action in the July 15 match against the Crew just before the Leagues Cup, Portland manager Giovanni Savarese told The Oregonian'...

Impact Chara has missed the Timbers' last five league games since suffering this latest hamstring injury at the end of May, and he seems likely to miss two more against Minnesota and Colorado next week before he could return to action in mid-July.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss 4-5 weeks Chara (hamstring) will be sidelined for roughly one month with the injury he suffered in late May, Portland manager Giovanni Savarese told The Oregonian's Ryan Clarke on Tuesday.

Impact Chara has been limited to just three MLS starts this season and has already missed nine games entirely due to injury, and he's now expected to remain out until just before the Leagues Cup in July. Santiago Moreno (undisclosed), Dairon Asprilla, and Marvin Loria will have to continue carrying the load on either wing for the Timbers while Chara's unavailable, with Diego Gutierrez and Sebastian Blanco able to help out as well.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Seattle Chara will not be available for Saturday's clash against the Sounders due to the hamstring injury he suffered last weekend, according to Portland's injury.

Impact Chara last just nine minutes on the pitch during last weekend's defeat against Sporting KC between subbing on at halftime and then having to come off injured. This is his second hamstring injury of the campaign after missing almost all of March and April already.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured vs. Kansas City Chara was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against Sporting KC in the 54th minute after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact Chara had only come on for an injured Santiago Moreno (back) at halftime of Sunday's game, and he lasted less than 10 minutes before having to sub off himself. Chara has started just two league games since from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for most of the first two months of this campaign, and he will hope this wasn't a re-aggravation of that issue.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Saturday Yimmi Chara assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Chara got on the scoresheet in his first start back in the starting XI, making the most of a single chance created. The attacking midfielder is recovering from a hamstring issue that cost him over a month, and has avoided any set-backs. Chara is up to two goal contributions in three matches since returning from the injury.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against St. Louis Chara subbed into Saturday's match against STL City SC in the 64th minute, scoring a goal and making an interception in the 2-1 victory.

Impact Chara returned off the bench from a hamstring injury he suffered in the season opener on Saturday, and he did well to score the winning goal from a quick counter attack just minutes after his opponents had drawn level in the second half. Chara is a very versatile player who could start almost anywhere in Portland's XI once he returns to full fitness.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chara sparks Timbers to 2-1 victory over St Louis

Yimmi Chara scored late in the second half to rally the Portland Timbers to a 2-1 victory over St. Louis City

APRIL 30, 2023 • Associated Press

On bench, as expected Chara (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's match with St. Louis.

Impact Chara was expected to be available, and see limited minutes on the pitch Saturday. The midfielder remains on that path, returning to the bench where he could see some activity off the bench.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Chara (hamstring) is expected to be limited, but play, during Saturday's clash with St. Louis, manager Gio Savarese told Ryan Clarke of the Oregonian.

Impact Chara was removed from the injury report, and this update from Savarese confirms that he has returned to some semblance of fitness. The winger is still expected to be limited, so a cameo off the bench seems the most likely outcome.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off injury report Chara (hamstring) is no longer listed in the Timbers' injury report heading into Saturday's clash against St. Louis City.

Impact Chara has missed Portland's last eight MLS games since injuring his hamstring against Sporting KC in the season opener, but he'll at least be traveling to St. Louis this weekend and could be available to mark his return to action.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Cincinnati Chara (hamstring) will not be available in time for Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati, according to Portland's injury report.

Impact Chara returned to full training with the Timbers this week, but Saturday's match still comes too soon for him to be involved. He will hope to be back in the squad by the St. Louis game on April 29.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full training Chara (hamstring) was back training with his Portland teammates on Tuesday, Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian reports.

Impact Chara has been sidelined since the season opener with a hamstring injury, but Portland manager Giovanni Savarese says he is aiming to return to availability in the next few weeks against either Cincinnati or St. Louis.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for Seattle game Chara (hamstring) is training in some capacity with the Timbers this week according to The Oregonian's Ryan Clarke, but he will not be available for selection in Saturday's clash a...

Impact Chara is progressing with his recovery after suffering a hamstring injury in Portland's season opener, but he won't quite be ready to be involved at the weekend. His importance to the team once he does return has just increased a little bit now that Eryk Williamson (knee) is out for the rest of the campaign with a torn ACL.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doing individual work Chara (hamstring) was doing individual work on the practice field with the Timbers this week, Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian reports.

Impact Chara was expected to miss up to a few months after injuring his hamstring in Portland's season opener, but manager Giovanni Savarese said Thursday that he might be able to return "earlier than we thought." Chara is still likely to miss at least a few more games as the club wants to "be careful" with his recovery.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be out longer than expected Chara (hamstring) was initially expected to miss "a matter of weeks" when he got injured in the season opener, but Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian reported Tuesday that he could now b...

Impact Chara picked up a hamstring injury in the first half of the opening game of the MLS campaign in late February, and could now be looking at a few months on the sidelines while he recovers. His absence is a big blow for Portland, as Chara started 66 league matches in 2021-22, tallying 10 goals and eight assists from all over midfield in that span. Santiago Moreno and Marvin Loria will remain the starting wingers until he can return, with Sebastian Blanco (knee) and Diego Gutierrez also likely to see an uptick in game time.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hamstring injury confirmed Chara will be out for "a matter of weeks" with a hamstring injury he suffered in Monday's season-opening win over Sporting KC, Portland manager Giovanni Savarese told team reporter...

Impact Chara assisted Juan David Mosquera's goal on Monday but had to be taken off later in the first half due to injury. Santiago Moreno and Marvin Loria should remain the Timbers' starters on the wings while Chara is out, and reserve option Diego Gutierrez could see an uptick in playing time as well.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off in opener Chara assisted on the opener but was forced off with a likely hamstring injury in Monday's opener against SKC.

Impact Chara was off to a nice start Monday with the assist but after stretching a bit too far as he chased down a ball, he tweaked his hamstring in the process. The hope is that it's only a minor injury that will cost him a couple weeks. In his absence, Santiago Moreno is an option to move into the XI on the wing.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot against RSL Chara took a shot and created a chance in Sunday's 3-1 Decision Day defeat against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Chara featured in every single MLS game for Portland this season, making 33 starts anywhere from either wing, attacking midfield, the front-two or even sometimes defensive midfield. The 31-year-old finished the campaign with four goals and three assists, all of them coming before the end of June, but he remains one of the first names on the Timbers' teamsheets heading into 2023.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in draw Chara took a shot on target and created two chances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against the Crew.

Impact Chara lined up at forward against Columbus on Sunday, but he's been shifted all over the pitch throughout this season as he's played on either wing, both defensive and attacking midfield and of course as a center forward a few times as well. He's tallied four goals and three assists this season, which is slightly down from his 2021 numbers (six and five, respectively) but he also hasn't added to either tally since June.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE