David Ayala
23-Year-Old
Inter Miami CF
MLS
Acquired by Inter Miami
Ayala has been traded from Portland to Inter Miami on Friday.
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Inter Miami needed to acquire a central midfielder following Sergio Busquets' retirement, and Ayala fits the mold to perfection. The 23-year-old is expected to become a regular starter right away while slotting next to Rodrigo De Paul in central midfield. Ayala made 36 starts and 37 appearances for the Timbers in 2025, tallying two goals, one assist, 18 chances created, 97 tackles, 51 interceptions and 60 clearances.
Inter Miami needed to acquire a central midfielder following Sergio Busquets' retirement, and Ayala fits the mold to perfection. The 23-year-old is expected to become a regular starter right away while slotting next to Rodrigo De Paul in central midfield. Ayala made 36 starts and 37 appearances for the Timbers in 2025, tallying two goals, one assist, 18 chances created, 97 tackles, 51 interceptions and 60 clearances.
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Option picked up
Ayala's option for 2026 was picked up, Portland announced.
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Back in starting XI
Ayala (lower body) is in the starting lineup in Saturday's trip to Dallas.
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Left out as precaution
Ayala suffered a lower-body injury in the game against Queretaro and was left out as a precaution for Wednesday's clash against Club America in the Leagues Cup, according to Jeremy Peterman of Cascadia FC.
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Bags winning goal
Ayala scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against St. Louis City SC.
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Active in defeat
Ayala generated two crosses (zero accurate) and five tackles in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Orlando City.
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