A. Lassiter — season analysis
Ariel Daniel Lassiter Acuña (Costa Rica) gives Portland Timbers (MLS) another option up front in 2026/27, mixing finishing with link-up play.
His ledger reads 4 goals plus 3 assists from 21 matches, 7 direct contributions in all. That comes across 970 minutes on the pitch, or 0.37 goals per 90 minutes and 0.65 goal involvements per 90. He has started 11 of those matches.
From 19 shots, 53% on target, his shot conversion is 21%. On the creative side he has produced 19 key passes while completing 82% of his passes. In one-on-ones he completes 38% of his dribbles.
He wins 52% of his duels. Disciplinary record this season: 2 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 7.1 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.