Timbers Goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic Named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Week 7
April 10, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Portland Timbers News Release
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Timbers goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for week 7, the league announced today. The goalkeeper tallied eight saves in Saturday's road match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC on April 8.
Eight saves in a single match is Ivacic's second career best after tallying nine saves against Toronto FC in 2022. In just three appearances this season, the goalkeeper has recorded a total of 16 saves. In the 2022 season, Ivacic earned himself four MLS Team of the Week honors (Weeks 7, 19, 22, 30).
Up next, the Timbers will host Cascadia rival Seattle Sounders FC on April 15 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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