Timbers return Saturday to host the Colorado Rapids
CARSON, Calif. – The Portland Timbers lost 2-0 to the LA Galaxy on the road Wednesday night at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Final Stretch
With five matches left in the 2026 campaign, the Timbers sit in 10th position in the Western Conference. Tonight marked Portland’s third straight match on the road before the team will return home to host the Colorado Rapids this Saturday at Providence Park. The Timbers will play three of their remaining five games at home and two on the road to close out the season. Four of Portland’s five remaining opponents are currently above the playoff line.
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Goal-Scoring Plays
LAG – Marco Reus (Robert Taylor, Pablo Ruiz), 17th minute: Pablo Ruiz played a ball into space for Robert Taylor, who cut back a cross into the six-yard area. Marco Reus finished the play with his first touch in goal.
LAG – Justin Haak (Marco Reus), 80th minute: Marco Reus delivered a free kick into the box and Justin Haak headed it into the back of the net.
Notes
- Portland (9-14-6, 33pts) is in 10th position in the Western Conference following tonight’s result.
- The Timbers played their final of three-straight road matches and will return home to Providence Park this Saturday to host the Colorado Rapids.
- Portland has five matches left in the 2026 campaign; three at home and two on the road.Â
- Four of Portland’s five remaining opponents are currently above the playoff line.
- The Timbers outshot the Galaxy 12-9.
- Kristoffer Velde registered a match-high six shots, landing three on target.
- Jimer Fory made his 50th MLS start for Portland.
- Ian Smith made his 50th appearance for the club across all competitions.
Next Game
The Timbers will return home to host the Colorado Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 17. Kickoff from Providence Park is set for 7:30pm PT on Apple TV in English and Spanish with local radio broadcasts on KNRK 94.7 FM (English) and La GranD 93.5 FM/1150 AM (Spanish).
Portland Timbers (9-14-6, 33pts) vs. LA Galaxy (10-11-9, 39pts)
October 14, 2026 – Dignity Health Sports Park (Carson, Calif.)
Goals by Half |
1 |
2 |
F |
Portland Timbers |
0 |
0 |
0 |
LA Galaxy |
1 |
1 |
2 |
Scoring Summary:
LAG: Reus (Taylor, Ruiz), 17
LAG: Haak (Reus), 80
Misconduct Summary:
LAG: Ruiz (caution), 29
LAG: Roberto (caution), 31
POR: Fory (caution), 39
LAG: Haak (caution), 47
POR: Velde (caution), 62
POR: Da Costa (caution), 82
Lineups:
POR: GK Pantemis ©, D Hernández, D K. Miller, D Waterman, D Fory (Smith, 63), M Ortiz (Chara 81), M Caicedo (Izoita, 74), M Da Costa, F Lassiter (Fernandez, 81),  F Janssen (Aravena, 74), F Velde
Substitutes Not Used: GK Muse, D E. Miller, M Bassett, F Antony
TOTAL SHOTS: 12 (Velde, 6); SHOTS ON GOAL: 5 (Velde, 3); FOULS: 11 (three players tied, 2); OFFSIDES: 2; CORNER KICKS: 5; SAVES: 5
LAG: GK Marcinkowski, D Calegari, D Nelson, D Haak, D Garces (Yoshida, 86), M Roberto (Sanabria, 72), M Ruiz, M Reus © (Wynder, 82), F Paintsil (Miller, 72), F Klauss, F Taylor (Thommy, 72)
Substitutes Not Used: GK Micovic, D Aude, D Glesnes, M Elgersma
TOTAL SHOTS: 9 (Klauss, Ruiz, 2); SHOTS ON GOAL: 5 (Klauss, 2); FOULS: 7 (Ruiz, 3); OFFSIDES: 1; CORNER KICKS: 2; SAVES: 3
Referee: Chris Penso
Assistant Referees: Chris Elliott, Felisha Mariscal
Fourth Official: Servando Berna
VAR: Edvin Jurisevic Broadcast: Apple TV
Attendance: 13,377
All statistics contained in this box score are unofficial.
