Portland Timbers Mutually Part Ways with Striker Nathan Fogaça

Breaking News: Fogaça Departs Portland

In a surprising turn of events, the Portland Timbers and striker Nathan Fogaça have mutually agreed to part ways, the club announced Tuesday.

Fogaça joined the Timbers in 2021 and made 40 appearances for the club, scoring four goals. The 30-year-old forward had a limited role in the Timbers' attack this season, starting just one of 13 MLS games.

The move comes as the Timbers continue to struggle in the Western Conference, sitting 8th in the standings with a 10-9-6 record. Portland is in need of a boost in attack, and parting ways with Fogaça could open up opportunities for other players.

Timbers' Rivalry with Seattle Reignites

The Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders have a long and intense rivalry that dates back to the early days of the MLS.

The rivalry reached a fever pitch in the 2013 MLS playoffs, when the Timbers eliminated the Sounders in a two-game series.

The two teams are set to face off in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals on Wednesday, August 9th. The match is sure to be a heated affair, with both teams looking to advance to the final.

Timbers Host St. Louis City SC

The Portland Timbers will return to MLS action on Saturday night when they host St. Louis City SC at Providence Park.

St. Louis is currently 13th in the Western Conference with a 13-5-7 record.

The Timbers will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2-1 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes.