Around the Forest: Bill Tuiloma recovering from injury

Also: Cristiano Ronaldo’s rape case goes to federal court; Brian Fernandez is adapting quickly; Seattle drops points against Montreal and more!

By Timm Higgins@bckdoorslider Jun 6, 2019, 8:33am PDT

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Portland Timbers coach Giovanni Savarese: ‘I’m proud of the way my players played’ against LAFC - oregonlive.com
Portland Timbers coach Giovanni Savarese didn’t want to talk about LAFC coach Bob Bradley at training Wednesday afternoon, but did tell reporters that the Timbers “played the right way" in Saturday’s 3-2 loss to LAFC.

Brian Fernandez’s quick adaptation has been crucial for Portland Timbers - oregonlive.com
Portland Timbers striker Brian Fernandez has scored four goals in just three games since joining the club at the beginning of May. He is tied for the team-lead in goals. Fernandez credits his Timbers teammates for helping to ease his transition to Portland and MLS.

Portland Timbers injury report: Bill Tuiloma still recovering from injury - oregonlive.com
Timbers center back Bill Tuiloma is still recovering after leaving Saturday’s game against LAFC with an apparent hamstring injury.

Source: Manchester City to loan U.S. keeper Steffen to Fortuna Dusseldorf
U.S. men's goalkeeper Zack Steffen will join Bundesliga club Fortuna Dusseldorf on loan, a source confirmed to ESPN FC's Raphael Honigstein.

The Red Bulls organization and MLS | US Soccer Players
The Red Bulls global soccer organization moved RB Leipzig sporting director Ralf Rangnick to a broader role raising questions for the New York team.

MLS Seeks Player Tracking in Upcoming CBA Negotiation
MLS Commissioner Don Garber will have an opportunity to incorporate wearables use in the league's next collective bargaining agreement.

You can soon make a deposit for Austin FC season tickets ahead of their first season in 2021
The city's Major League Soccer team, Austin FC, announced Monday that they will soon accept fully refundable deposits for season tickets. 

FC Cincinnati's stadium future may look like what Orlando has
What did Orlando City's MLS stadium do to the Parramore neighborhood, which is similar to the West End, where FC Cincinnati's stadium is being built?

After years as a pariah, MLS sees its reputation rising - Reuters
Major League Soccer, once shunned by the international football community, is gaining respect thanks to its steady growth in popularity and new stadium projects, commissioner Don Garber said.

Cristiano Ronaldo rape lawsuit moved to federal court, says Mayorga lawyer
The woman accusing Cristiano Ronaldo of raping her has shifted the venue for legal charges from Nevada court to federal court, her lawyer says.

Neymar out of Copa America with ankle injury
Neymar is out of Copa America after suffering a right ankle injury in a win over Qatar on Wednesday night.

Source: Bayern out of running to sign De Ligt
Bayern Munich have withdrawn from the race to sign Matthijs de Ligt, a source close to the club has told ESPN FC.