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ZAC MCGRAW
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ZAC MCGRAW
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Minutes in friendly
McGraw played the second half of Saturday's friendly with Orange County SC.
Impact
McGraw was shut down due non-injury related reasons to end 2024, and is now back in the team. The defender should be among those competing for a starting role to kick off the 2025 MLS regular season.
JANUARY 29
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Out for finale
McGraw (not injury related) is out for Saturday's trip to Seattle.
Impact
McGraw isn't an option for Saturday's clash, but not due to injury. It's not clear what the issue is, but that will spell the end of his regular season. McGraw finished the regular season with just 13 appearances (10 starts) in what has been by far the most disappointing season of his Timbers tenure.
OCTOBER 18, 2024
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On bench Saturday
McGraw (leg) is on the bench for Saturday's game versus Colorado Rapids.
Impact
McGraw could bounce back as a substitute after being excluded from the last two league games. The center-back was a regular starter in June but has barely been involved since then. He'll aim to replace either Miguel Araujo or Dario Zuparic at some point.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
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Questionable for Derby
McGraw (leg) is questionable for Saturday's match against Seattle.
Impact
McGraw will be a late call Saturday, with the defender likely to receive a late fitness test to decide his availability following a leg injury. He hasn't started in five games, so this wouldn't be a major loss. However, they will still hope he is available, as he is a decent option if depth is needed off the bench.
AUGUST 31, 2024
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On bench versus Nashville
McGraw (eye) is on the bench for Sunday's game against Nashville.
Impact
McGraw will challenge Miguel Araujo and Dario Zuparic at center-back, at least until Kamal Miller returns from international duty. The fit-again player has been in and out of the starting lineup this season, but his 6.1 clearances per game represent the highest average in the competition.
JULY 7, 2024
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Injures eye
McGraw suffered an eye injury during Saturday's 3-2 win against Minnesota United, per his social media.
Impact
McGraw was forced to come off at half time after his eye begun to swell up during the win against Minnesota. With a midday match on Thursday, it will leave the defender questionable, depending on how quickly his eye heals. If Miguel Araujo is fit to play, he will see the start in the backline, with Kamal Miller still serving time with the Canadian national team.
JUNE 30, 2024
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Logs double-digit clearances in draw
McGraw made 11 clearances, one interception and four blocks while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against St. Louis.
Impact
McGraw made his first start in more than a month and was simply spectacular at the heart of the defense, racking up double digits in clearances while also matching his season high in blocks. With both Kamal Miller and Miguel Araujo out with their national teams during the next weeks, the center-back will have more opportunities to prove he can be a full-time starter.
JUNE 11, 2024
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Available off bench
McGraw (head) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Columbus.
Impact
McGraw has carried a questionable tag in recent weeks and is now available off the bench once more. Miguel Araujo continues in the starting XI despite McGraw getting back on the bench against Columbus.
APRIL 20, 2024
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Not training with team
McGraw (head) is only limited to team workouts Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against LAFC, per Jeremy Peterman of the Cascadia FC.
Impact
McGraw had to sit out against Kansas City with a head injury. He's started all five matches played at center back, recording 30 clearances and eight tackles (six won). Both Kamal Miller and Miguel Araujo will likely get the start in the back, while McGraw continues his recovery.
APRIL 10, 2024
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Added to injury report
McGraw is in question for Saturday's match against Houston due to a knee issue, according to the MLS injury report.
Impact
McGraw looks to be the newest addition to the Timber's injury report, as he is now in question due to an apparent knee injury. This could be a tough loss for the club, as he has started all three matches thus far at center-back. The club will hope for him to be fit and make the starting XI, but if he cannot, expect Miguel Araujo or Larrys Mabiala to get the start in his place.
MARCH 15, 2024
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Takes top job
McGraw scored once and assisted once while making 28 appearances (27 starts) in 2023.
Impact
McGraw finally made the step forward and took over the top job in the defense in 2023. The defender is truly stepping into his own and seems to be the top option moving into 2024 barring significant new acquisitions. McGraw's most impressive stat was 154 clearances, more than five per match.
JANUARY 5, 2024
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Not listed on injury report
McGraw (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's match against Houston.
Impact
McGraw was expected to resume training last week, and his absence from the injury report ahead of the regular-season finale is another step in the right direction toward his return. McGraw has been a regular for the Timbers this season, starting in all but one of his 27 league appearances, and his return would represent a massive boost for the Timbers' defensive line.
OCTOBER 19, 2023
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Expected to train this week
McGraw (knee) is expected back return to team training this week and is aiming for a return for the final match of the season on Oct 21 against Houston, according to interim coach...
Impact
McGraw is expected to return to training while aiming to make one more appearance before the end of the season. Prior to his injury, the defender had started the last seven matches, totaling an assist with 30 clearances in that span.
OCTOBER 10, 2023
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Out with knee injury
McGraw has picked up a right knee contusion and will not be an option for Saturday's match against Montreal, per Ryan Clarke of the Oregonian.
Impact
McGraw will sit out Saturday with a knee injury. He's started the last seven league games in a row, completing an assist with nine tackles (six won) in that span. Larrys Mabiala could get the start alongside Dario Zuparic at center back against Montreal.
OCTOBER 6, 2023
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Credited with assist in draw
McGraw assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC.
Impact
McGraw was credited with an assist in the first goal, as his flick inside the box allowed Dairon Asprilla to find the back of the net with a header. That said, McGraw should earn most of his value going forward via defensive stats.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
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Returns as expected
McGraw (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Vancouver.
Impact
McGraw cleared the injury report earlier in the week and is now an option on the bench. The defender wasn't deemed fit enough to start, meaning Miguel Araujo takes over in central defense. Still McGraw could return to the starting XI as soon as a Wednesday clash with Salt Lake.
AUGUST 26, 2023
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Absent from injury report
McGraw (illness) is available for Saturday's clash with Vancouver, according to the Portland injury report.
Impact
McGraw missed a Sunday match against Houston but is now available once more. The defender should return straight to the starting XI after getting over his illness and shedding his injury designation.
AUGUST 24, 2023
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Doesn't play Sunday
McGraw (illness) didn't play in Sunday's 5-0 loss to Houston Dynamo.
Impact
McGraw didn't make the matchday squad, meaning Aljaz Ivacic started between the posts and David Bingham was the backup. McGraw's next chance to return will come against Vancouver on Aug. 26.
AUGUST 21, 2023
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Dealing with illness
McGraw was not present in training Thursday due to illness and is expected to be a game-time call for Sunday's match against the Dynamo, Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian reports.
Impact
McGraw has been a regular at the back for Portland, starting in each of his 19 appearances so far, a figure that's already a career-high for him. He has enough time to recover from the illness and crack the XI for Sunday's tilt, but if he can't go, then Larrys Mabiala might start in his place.
AUGUST 17, 2023
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Active performance before Gold Cup
McGraw took two shots and created two chances in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against the Fire. He also made 10 clearances, a block and three interceptions in the match.
Impact
McGraw has started 18 of Portland's 19 league matches this season, but he's now set to miss at least three games after being called up to the Canadian national team for the Gold Cup from June 24-July 16. Larrys Mabiala should replace him alongside Dario Zuparic in central defense while he's away.
JUNE 22, 2023
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Still on yellow card watch
McGraw recorded seven clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact
McGraw has totaled 41 clearances in the last seven matches to bring his average per game to 6.1. He is still on yellow card watch, but if the defender does not pick one up on Wednesday, then he will fresh on yellow card accumulation.
JUNE 20, 2023
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Portland Timbers defender Zac McGraw called up to Canada men's national team
McGraw received his first international call up for the upcoming Gold Cup tournament later this summer.
JUNE 19, 2023
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Keeps clean sheet in win
McGraw made a block, four interceptions and won three of three tackles in Sunday's 1-0 victory against FC Dallas. He also took a shot in the match.
Impact
McGraw was once again solid alongside Dario Zuparic in central defense Sunday as his side shut out Dallas and kept a third clean sheet in their last five league games. McGraw leads MLS with 97 clearances at the moment, with Cincinnati's Matt Miazga (94) the only other player within 10 clearances of his total.
JUNE 12, 2023
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Redeems himself
McGraw generated six clearances in Thursday's 0-0 draw against Real Salt Lake.
Impact
McGraw logged an own goal during Portland's 3-1 win Sunday versus Vancouver. He redeemed himself by logging the Timbers' most clearances as they maintained a clean sheet Thursday.
MAY 18, 2023
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Nets an own goal
McGraw had an own goal, one tackle (one won), 10 clearances and one interception in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...
Impact
McGraw only has himself to blame not setting a new career-high in clean sheets after putting past his own keeper Saturday. The center-back still has been impressive when on the pitch despite the mistake. McGraw is up to 22 tackles and 73 clearances in 11 starts, already matching his total for starts in the entirety of 2022.
MAY 15, 2023
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