David Ayala
23-Year-Old
Portland Timbers
MLS
Back in starting XI
Ayala (lower body) is in the starting lineup in Saturday's trip to Dallas.
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Ayala missed the last Leagues Cup game as a precaution, so he could be fit enough for significant playing time in the weekend's match. As a defensive midfielder, he's usually active in passing duties while racking up tackles and clearances, though he has also scored twice and assisted once this year. His presence means that both Diego Chara and Joao Ortiz will be relegated to the bench for now.
Ayala missed the last Leagues Cup game as a precaution, so he could be fit enough for significant playing time in the weekend's match. As a defensive midfielder, he's usually active in passing duties while racking up tackles and clearances, though he has also scored twice and assisted once this year. His presence means that both Diego Chara and Joao Ortiz will be relegated to the bench for now.
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Left out as precaution
Ayala suffered a lower-body injury in the game against Queretaro and was left out as a precaution for Wednesday's clash against Club America in the Leagues Cup, according to Jeremy Peterman of Cascadia FC.
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Bags winning goal
Ayala scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against St. Louis City SC.
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Active in defeat
Ayala generated two crosses (zero accurate) and five tackles in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Orlando City.
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Engine in midfield
Ayala recorded two shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 win against Austin FC.
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Ready to go for full season
Ayala (undisclosed) won't have any games restrictions in 2025 and is fully fit to start the season against Vancouver on Saturday, according to Timbers reporter Adam Susman.
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