Portland Timbers got an important 1-2 away win against the Seattle Sounders on Sunday night, ending their concerning streak of three games without a win. However, the victory came with a steep price as their star midfielder suffered a potentially serious knee injury.

Blanco got injured less than two minutes after the opening whistle after an uncomfortable collision with Sounders’ midfielder Joao Paulo. The 32-year-old Argentinian couldn’t leave the field on his own and had to be taken off with stretchers.

Speaking with reporters after the game, Timbers’ coach Giovanni Savarese said that the team still doesn’t know the extent of Blanco’s injury.

“We will see tomorrow after we evaluate every possibility,” Savarese explained. “We will understand a lot more about what happened.”

Sebastian Blanco has been Portland’s best player this season, contributing with four goals and six assists in thirteen games. He was especially impressive during MLS is Back Tournament, leading the Timbers’ to the trophy while winning the MVP honors in the process.

Despite being without Blanco for the major part of the match, Timbers managed to play a great match and get the win against Seattle with goals from Eryk Williamson and Felipe Mora. Kelvin Leerdam scored for the Sounders.

“Seba is a very important player for us, and being able to continue was difficult, but the team showed once again that when we put our minds into working together when we stay disciplined and execute the plan in our style of play, we can achieve great things,” Savarese added.

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Portland Timbers will be able to count on their key midfielder Sebastian Blanco for years to come. Timbers announced on Tuesday that they have signed Blanco to a multi-year extension.

The 31-year-old Argentinian will remain Designated Player according to his new deal.

Blanco secured a new contract with another productive season in 2019, in which he helped Timbers to the sixth spot in Western Conference. He finished the regular season with six goals and 11 assists while dishing another assist in MLS Cup playoffs.

Since joining Portland in 2017, Sebastian Blanco played a total of 108 games in all competitions and contributed with 29 goals and 32 assists. He especially played a crucial role in the team’s road to MLS Cup final in 2018 when he earned Timbers’ Players’ Player of the Year and Supporters’ Player of the Year honors.

Before coming to the United States, Blanco spent the majority of his professional career in his native Argentina, where he played with Lanús and San Lorenzo. He also played in Europe, most notably with Premier League side West Bromwich Albion.

Blanco also made two appearances for Argentina’s senior team, managing to score one goal.

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Portland Timbers got an important 1-2 away win against the Seattle Sounders on Sunday night, ending their concerning streak of three games without a win. However, the victory came with a steep price as their star midfielder suffered a potentially serious knee injury.

Blanco got injured less than two minutes after the opening whistle after an uncomfortable collision with Sounders’ midfielder Joao Paulo. The 32-year-old Argentinian couldn’t leave the field on his own and had to be taken off with stretchers.

Speaking with reporters after the game, Timbers’ coach Giovanni Savarese said that the team still doesn’t know the extent of Blanco’s injury.

“We will see tomorrow after we evaluate every possibility,” Savarese explained. “We will understand a lot more about what happened.”

Sebastian Blanco has been Portland’s best player this season, contributing with four goals and six assists in thirteen games. He was especially impressive during MLS is Back Tournament, leading the Timbers’ to the trophy while winning the MVP honors in the process.

Despite being without Blanco for the major part of the match, Timbers managed to play a great match and get the win against Seattle with goals from Eryk Williamson and Felipe Mora. Kelvin Leerdam scored for the Sounders.

“Seba is a very important player for us, and being able to continue was difficult, but the team showed once again that when we put our minds into working together when we stay disciplined and execute the plan in our style of play, we can achieve great things,” Savarese added.

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Portland Timbers will be able to count on their key midfielder Sebastian Blanco for years to come. Timbers announced on Tuesday that they have signed Blanco to a multi-year extension.

The 31-year-old Argentinian will remain Designated Player according to his new deal.

Blanco secured a new contract with another productive season in 2019, in which he helped Timbers to the sixth spot in Western Conference. He finished the regular season with six goals and 11 assists while dishing another assist in MLS Cup playoffs.

Since joining Portland in 2017, Sebastian Blanco played a total of 108 games in all competitions and contributed with 29 goals and 32 assists. He especially played a crucial role in the team’s road to MLS Cup final in 2018 when he earned Timbers’ Players’ Player of the Year and Supporters’ Player of the Year honors.

Before coming to the United States, Blanco spent the majority of his professional career in his native Argentina, where he played with Lanús and San Lorenzo. He also played in Europe, most notably with Premier League side West Bromwich Albion.

Blanco also made two appearances for Argentina’s senior team, managing to score one goal.

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