Sep 25, 2019; Portland, OR, USA; New England Revolution goalkeeper Brad Knighton (18) stops a shot on goal by Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) during the second half at Providence Park. The game ended tied 2-2. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 10, 2019; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first half against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 27, 2019; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) controls the ball against Los Angeles Galaxy defender Giancarlo Gonzalez (21) during the second half at Providence Park. The Timbers beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 13, 2019; Portland, OR, USA; Colorado Rapids forward Diego Rubio (7) runs into Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) during the second half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 1, 2019; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) attacks the ball against Los Angeles FC midfielder Eduard Atuesta (20) in the first half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 1, 2019; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) attempts a shot on goal Los Angeles FC in the first half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 1, 2019; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) attempts a shot on goal Los Angeles FC in the first half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 1, 2019; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) attacks the ball against Los Angeles FC midfielder Eduard Atuesta (20) in the first half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

May 10, 2019; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Whitecaps defender Jake Nerwinski (28) slides into Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) during the second half at BC Place. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

May 10, 2019; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) slides into Vancouver Whitecaps defender Jake Nerwinski (28) during the second half at BC Place. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 27, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) controls the ball as Portland Timbers midfielder Cristhian Paredes (22) blocks out Toronto FC forward Jay Chapman (14) at BMO Field. Portland defeated Toronto. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 27, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) dribbles the ball against Toronto FC at BMO Field. Portland defeated Toronto. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 27, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) and forward Jeremy Ebobisse (17) celebrate the game winning goal by midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) agaisnt Toronto FC at BMO Field. Portland defeated Toronto. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 27, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Portland Timbers congratulae Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) after his game winning goal against Toronto FC at BMO Field. Portland defeated Toronto. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 27, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) tries to kick the ball away from Toronto FC forward Alejandro Pozuelo (10) at BMO Field. Portland defeated Toronto. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 27, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) celebrates a goal against Toronto FC by Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (not pictured) at BMO Field. Portland defeated Toronto. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 27, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) dribbles past Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio (21) at BMO Field. Portland defeated Toronto. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 8, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) defends against Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) during the second half in the 2018 MLS Cup championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 8, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) with an attempt on goal Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) during the second half in the 2018 MLS Cup championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 8, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta United midfielder Darlington Nagbe (left) chases the ball with Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) in the first half in the 2018 MLS Cup championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 29, 2018; Kansas City, KS, USA; Sporting Kansas City midfielder Yohan Croizet (10) and Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) fight for the ball in the second leg of the MLS Western Conference Championship at Children's Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 29, 2018; Kansas City, KS, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) and Sporting Kansas City midfielder Graham Zusi (8) fight for the ball during the first half in the second leg of the MLS Western Conference Championship at Children's Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 25, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) kicks the ball against Sporting Kansas City midfielder Graham Zusi (8) in the second of the first leg of the MLS Western Conference Championship at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 25, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Sporting Kansas City midfielder Felipe Gutierrez (21) kicks the ball away from Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) during the first half in the first leg of the MLS Western Conference Championship at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 8, 2018; Seattle, WA, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) passes the ball away from pressure by Seattle Sounders FC defender Kelvin Leerdam (18) during the second half at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 8, 2018; Seattle, WA, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) celebrates after scoring a second half goal against the Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 8, 2018; Seattle, WA, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring a second half goal against the Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 8, 2018; Seattle, WA, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) reacts after scoring a goal against the Seattle Sounders FC during a penalty kick shootout at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 8, 2018; Seattle, WA, USA; Portland Timbers defender Zarek Valentin (16) and midfielder Diego Valeri (8) and defender Jorge Villafana (4) and midfielder Lawrence Olum (13) and defender Larrys Mabiala (33) and midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) celebrate after winning a penalty shootout against the Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 8, 2018; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Sounders FC defender Will Bruin (17) battles for the ball against Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) during the second half of extra time at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 4, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) tries to dribble around Seattle Sounders defender Kelvin Leerdam (18) in the second half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 4, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers celebrate the goal by Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) in the first half against the Seattle Sounders at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 4, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) passes the ball during the second half as he is guarded by Seattle Sounders defender Kelvin Leerdam (18) at Providence Park. The Portland Timbers beat the Seattle Sounders 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 4, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) clears a corner kick away from Seattle Sounders midfielder Victor Rodriguez (8) during the second half at Providence Park. The Portland Timbers beat the Seattle Sounders 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 4, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) heads the ball away from Seattle Sounders defender Gustav Svensson (4) during the second half at Providence Park. The Portland Timbers beat the Seattle Sounders 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 4, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) and Portland Timbers forward Jeremy Ebobisse (17) raise wooden slabs as they celebrate a 2-1 win over Seattle Sounders at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 4, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Seattle Sounders midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro (10) and Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) battle for the ball in the second half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 4, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) hugs Seattle Sounders defender Roman Torres (29) after getting tangled up with each other in the second half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 4, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first half against the Seattle Sounders at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 4, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Seattle Sounders midfielder Victor Rodriguez (8) is tripped up by Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) during the first half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 4, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) celebrates after scoring a goal in the first half against the Seattle Sounders at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 31, 2018; Frisco, TX, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) helps FC Dallas forward Maximiliano Urruti (37) after he is injured in the second half at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 31, 2018; Frisco, TX, USA; FC Dallas forward Maximiliano Urruti (37) fights for the ball against Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) in the second half at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 31, 2018; Frisco, TX, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) celebrates after the match against FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 8, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) celebrates with teammate midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) after scoring a goal against the Colorado Rapids in the second half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 29, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) heads the ball to a teammate during the second half against Toronto FC at Providence Park. The Timbers won 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 29, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) takes a shot on goal as he is guarded by Toronto FC defender Nick Hagglund (6) during the second half at Providence Park. The Timbers won 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 29, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Toronto FC defender Justin Morrow (2) clears a pass away from Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) during the second half at Providence Park. The Timbers won 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 26, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Seattle Sounders midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro (10) dribbles past Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) in the first half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 21, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) jumps over Montreal Impact defender Victor Cabrera (2) in the second half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 5, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; MLS referee Esmail Elfath gives a yellow card to Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) during the second half in a game against the Houston Dynamo during the Western Conference semifinal at Providence Park. The Dynamo won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 22, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) kicks the ball against Vancouver Whitecaps defender Jordan Harvey (2) in the second half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 23, 2017; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Whitecaps defender Jake Nerwinski (28) battles for the ball against Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) during the second half at BC Place. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 23, 2017; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Whitecaps defender Jake Nerwinski (28) battles for the ball against Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) during the second half at BC Place. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 23, 2017; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Cristian Techera (13) battles for the ball against Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) during the first half at BC Place. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

May 27, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (left) tries to get around Seattle Sounders FC forward Jordan Morris (right) during the first half at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 2, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) and New England Revolution midfielder Kelyn Rowe (11) battle for the ball during a MLS soccer match at Providence Park. The Revolution and the Timbers played to a 1-1 tie Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 2, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) reacts after being called for a foul against New England Revolution defender Chris Tierney (8) in the second half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 2, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; New England Revolution defender Chris Tierney (8) falls to the turf after colliding into Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) in the second half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 2, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; New England Revolution defender Chris Tierney (8) pursues Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) for the ball in the first half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports