ACQUIRED: Signed on August 19, 2025 for the remainder of the 2025 season. Rojas will occupy an international slot on the roster.
CAREER: Rojas joins Portland with over 200 professional appearances, racking up 47 goals and 22 assists across his career, including in MLS and for top clubs in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. The Paraguayan midfielder has appeared in 24 Copa Libertadores matches and 12 Copa Sudamericana matches, tallying five goal contributions (4G, 1A) in the prestigious international tournaments. Rojas most recently appeared for Argentinian top-flight side Club Atlético River Plate, who he scored one goal for in eight appearances across all competitions in 2025. Previously, the Paraguayan international spent the 2024 season with MLS side Inter Miami CF, where he registered nine goals and three assists in 20 appearances across all competitions. The attacking midfielder notched two braces for Miami, scoring twice in his home debut against New York Red Bulls on May 5 and again in Leagues Cup against Toronto FC on August 9. Rojas earned MLS Team of the Matchday honors twice and Goal of the Matchday honors twice while with the Herons.
INTERNATIONAL: Rojas has earned 21 caps for the Paraguayan National Team, making his debut for La Albirroja in a friendly match against Peru on March 23, 2019. He has delivered one goal and two assists across all competitions for Paraguay and has notably appeared in seven World Cup Qualifying matches for his home country.
HONORS: 2024 MLS Supporter's Shield, 2x Trofeo de Campeones de Argentina.
