MLS 2026 · THU, OCT 15
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Portland Timbers match report: Los Angeles Galaxy edge past Portland Timbers
Los Angeles Galaxy took the points with a 2-0 home win over Portland Timbers, a result that leaves the visitors still searching for a first win in six MLS matches.
By 10xSharp · Published
Final score
Los Angeles Galaxy won 2-0 at home to Portland Timbers. The home side led 1-0 at half-time and added a second late on. The outcome was a home win.
Goals
Marco Reus opened the scoring in the 17th minute, assisted by Robert Taylor. Justin Haak made it 2-0 in the 80th minute, with Reus providing the assist. Both goals went to Los Angeles Galaxy.
Match flow
Neither side held the upper hand in the first half. Portland Timbers were on top for most of the second half. Portland Timbers were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
Portland Timbers had more shots on target, 7 to 4, and more corners, 5 to 2. Los Angeles Galaxy had more possession, 52% to 48%. The away side also had more dangerous attacks, 107 to 49.
Discipline
Both sides picked up three yellow cards each. There were no red cards. Christopher Penso was the match official.
Streaks
Portland Timbers are now without a win in 6 MLS matches this season.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Los Angeles Galaxy the favourites, at an implied 51%; Los Angeles Galaxy won the match. 10xSharp's call was for fewer goals than the bookmakers' 3.5 line; the match had 2 goals in 90 minutes, below the line, so the call was right.
What it means
Los Angeles Galaxy are now 14th with 39 points and a goal difference of -9. Portland Timbers are 19th with 33 points and a goal difference of -5.
Verdict
Los Angeles Galaxy took the win despite Portland Timbers having more dangerous attacks and shots on target. The home side were clinical with their chances, scoring twice from four shots on target. Portland Timbers' winless run extends to six matches.