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Timbers Earn Road Point With 0-0 Result Against Real Salt Lake

May 18, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Portland Timbers News Release


SANDY, Utah - The Portland Timbers extended their unbeaten streak to four games (2-0-2) with a 0-0 draw against Real Salt Lake at America First Field on Wednesday night. Facing a quick turnaround, the Timbers will host Minnesota United FC on Saturday, May 20 at Providence Park. Tonight's match was the Timbers' third match in a seven-day span.

Current Form

The Timbers are unbeaten in their last four league matches with wins against Vancouver Whitecaps FC (5/13) and St. Louis CITY (4/29) and draws against Austin FC (5/6) and Real Salt Lake (5/17). It marks the first time this season Portland has gone unbeaten in four straight games. The Timbers tallied their third shutout of the season. Portland, who had not repeated a single lineup in its first 12 matches this season, recorded its first consecutive starting XI lineup in tonight's match.

Player Notables

Aljaz Ivacic recorded his first shutout of the year, tallying four saves. He has registered 34 total saves in nine appearances (nine starts) this season. With 90 minutes played in the match, Diego Chara is the only player who has played every minute for the Timbers this season (1,170). Notably, tonight was D. Chara's 351 MLS regular season appearances. He is just the 20th outfield player in league history to hit that milestone. Marvin Loría entered the match as a second-half substitute, making his 100th career MLS appearance.

Against Real Salt Lake

Tonight's match was Portland's second consecutive midweek match against RSL after facing them in the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 on May 10 at Providence Park. In 31 league matchups, Portland has a mark of 12-9-10 against RSL (50 GF, 43 GA) and 6-7-3 when playing at America First Field, formerly known as Rio Tinto Stadium.

Goal-Scoring Plays

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Notes

The Timbers are unbeaten in their last four league matches with wins against Vancouver Whitecaps FC (5/13) and St. Louis CITY (4/29) and draws against Austin FC (5/6) and Real Salt Lake (5/17).

It marks the first time this season the Timbers have gone unbeaten in four straight games.

The Timbers tallied their third shutout of the season tonight.

Tonight's match was Portland's second consecutive midweek match against Salt Lake after facing them in the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 on Wednesday, May 10 at Providence Park.

In 31 league matchups, Portland has a mark of 12-9-10 against RSL (50 GF, 43 GA) and 6-7-3 when playing at America First Field, formerly known as Rio Tinto Stadium.

Aljaz Ivacic recorded his first shutout of the year, tallying four saves in the match.

Santiago Moreno finished the match with three duels won and now ranks seventh in the league in duels won (172) after tonight's 73-minute performance.

Diego Chara is the only player who has played every minute for the Timbers this season (1,170).

Notably, tonight was D. Chara's 351 MLS regular season appearances. He is just the 20th outfield player in league history to hit that milestone.

Evander led both teams in shots (4) and shots on goal (3) tonight.

Cristhian Paredes led both teams in duels won (12).

Marvin Loría made his 100th career MLS appearance in the match.

Portland who had not repeated a single lineup in its first 12 matches this season, recorded its first consecutive starting XI lineup in tonight's match.

The match featured a weather delay that last 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Next Game

With a quick turnaround, the Timbers return home on Saturday, May 20, to host Minnesota United FC at Providence Park. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. (Pacific) and will be streamed live on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app in English and Spanish as well as local radio broadcasts, 750 The Game (English) and La GranD 1150AM/93.5 FM (Spanish).

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