PORTLAND, Ore.
- Portland Timbers goalkeeper Josh Saunders is scheduled to undergo X-rays Friday morning at 8 a.m. after sustaining a hip injury in a 2-1 loss to the Rochester Raging Rhinos at PGE Park Thursday night.
Saunders suffered a contusion to his left hip while making a diving stop of Chris Carrieri’s shot in the 55th minute. The second-year Timbers goalkeeper had to be taken off the field on a stretcher by medical personnel and was replaced by rookie Bayard Elfvin as play resumed in the 60th minute.
Timbers medical officials estimate that Saunders could be out anywhere from a week to two months, depending on the severity of the injury.
Timbers 'keeper Saunders to undergo X-rays on Friday

Reduced Price! Save on your seat to every match
An easy way to secure your seat to the Timbers remaining home matches this season - now for just $169. Book your seat via text and save on each ticket.
-
3:39
"It's going to be very important to defend the space" | Maxime Crépeau on facing STL
-
5:20
"At this stage of the season, everybody wants to play" | Phil Neville on busy stretch of games
-
Timbers All-Time XI, presented by Toyota: Midfielder Darlington Nagbe
-
1:22
Midfielder Darlington Nagbe | Timbers All-Time XI, presented by Toyota
-
0:55
Zivin sets up what to watch for in St. Louis | The Matchup
-
Timbers rookie defender Ian Smith on his first MLS goal | Talk Timbers
-
Timbers All-Time XI, presented by Toyota: Defender Clive Charles