Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0 Portland Timbers
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Los Angeles Galaxy won: Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0 Portland Timbers in the MLS on Thu, 15 Oct 2026 at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California. Los Angeles Galaxy goals: Marco Reus 17', Justin Haak 80'. Expected goals: 1.44-0.87. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Marco Reus (8.6).
Match report
Los Angeles Galaxy beat Portland Timbers 2-0
Los Angeles Galaxy saw off Portland Timbers 2-0 at Dignity Health Sports Park on Thursday 15 October in MLS.
Marco Reus put Los Angeles Galaxy ahead on 17' (1-0) and Justin Haak made it 2-0 on 80'.
Los Angeles Galaxy had 46% of the ball, shots were 9-12 (5-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.44-0.87.
Marco Reus (LA Galaxy) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 13,377. Referee: Chris Penso.
Match stats
| Los Angeles Galaxy | Portland Timbers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.44 | 0.87 |
| Total shots | 9 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 24 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 408 (86%) | 498 (91%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total shots | 9 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 8 |
Lineups
Los Angeles Galaxy (4-2-3-1): James Marcinkowski, Calegari, Justin Haak, Emiro Garcés, John Nelson, Pablo Ruiz, Sergi Roberto, Joseph Paintsil, Marco Reus, Robert Taylor, João Klauss
Portland Timbers (4-1-4-1): James Pantemis, Ronald Hernández, Joel Waterman, Kamal Miller, Jimer Fory, José Caicedo, Ariel Lassiter, Joao Ortiz, David Da Costa, Kristoffer Velde, Vincent Janssen
Key events
- 17' · Goal · Marco Reus (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 29' · Yellow card · Pablo Ruiz (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 31' · Yellow card · Sergi Roberto (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 39' · Yellow card · Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers)
- 47' · Yellow card · Justin Haak (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 62' · Yellow card · Kristoffer Velde (Portland Timbers)
- 63' · Substitution · Ian Smith for Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers)
- 72' · Substitution · Lucas Sanabria for Sergi Roberto (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 72' · Substitution · Harbor Miller for Joseph Paintsil (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 72' · Substitution · Erik Thommy for Robert Taylor (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 74' · Substitution · Alexander Aravena for Vincent Janssen (Portland Timbers)
- 74' · Substitution · Eric Izoita for José Caicedo (Portland Timbers)
- 80' · Goal · Justin Haak (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 81' · Substitution · Omir Fernandez for Ariel Lassiter (Portland Timbers)
- 81' · Substitution · Diego Chará for Joao Ortiz (Portland Timbers)
- 82' · Substitution · Elijah Wynder for Marco Reus (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 82' · Yellow card · David Da Costa (Portland Timbers)
- 86' · Substitution · Maya Yoshida for Emiro Garcés (Los Angeles Galaxy)
All-time head-to-head
37 league meetings since 2012: Los Angeles Galaxy 14, draws 11, Portland Timbers 12.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Portland Timbers: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Los Angeles Galaxy vs Portland Timbers?
Los Angeles Galaxy won, 2-0 (MLS) on Thu, 15 Oct 2026.
When and where is Los Angeles Galaxy vs Portland Timbers?
Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 02:30 UTC at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between Los Angeles Galaxy and Portland Timbers?
In 37 league meetings since 2012: Los Angeles Galaxy 14 wins, 11 draws, Portland Timbers 12 wins (goals 67-68).