Portland Timbers v Los Angeles Galaxy result
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Portland Timbers 2–3 Los Angeles Galaxy — Los Angeles Galaxy won this Major League Soccer match.
The result
Los Angeles Galaxy won 3–2 at Providence Park in Major League Soccer on Thursday 3 September. It is Los Angeles Galaxy’s first win over Portland Timbers since 1 April 2019, after three meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds).
The goals
Los Angeles Galaxy led 1–0 at half-time.
What it changes
Portland Timbers have scored six goals, the 22nd-fewest (shared) of the 50 clubs (2020 so far). Portland Timbers have conceded four goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 50 clubs.
Los Angeles Galaxy have scored four goals, the 15th-fewest (shared) of the 50 clubs (2020 so far). Los Angeles Galaxy have conceded nine goals, the 24th-fewest of the 50 clubs.
Portland Timbers are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Los Angeles Galaxy are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions. Los Angeles Galaxy have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.
Head-to-head
Portland Timbers are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Los Angeles Galaxy.
Next up
Portland Timbers next host Houston Dynamo on 2 November 2026.
Los Angeles Galaxy next host Austin on 31 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Portland Timbers: Portland Timbers v Houston Dynamo, Monday 2 November — the preview. Next for Los Angeles Galaxy: Los Angeles Galaxy v Austin, Saturday 31 October — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Portland Timbers 2–3 Los Angeles Galaxy · Major League Soccer
- Venue: Providence Park · Portland, Oregon
- Referee: J. Dickerson
- Head-to-head (last 6): Portland Timbers 4 · draws 0 · Los Angeles Galaxy 2 · 3.33 goals/game
- Recent form: Portland Timbers 3W 1D 1L · Los Angeles Galaxy 2W 1D 2L
Portland Timbers 2–3 Los Angeles Galaxy (Major League Soccer): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 12 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Portland Timbers v Los Angeles Galaxy — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2020-07-14 Los Angeles Galaxy 1–2 Portland Timbers
- 2019-07-28 Portland Timbers 4–0 Los Angeles Galaxy
- 2019-06-20 Portland Timbers 4–0 Los Angeles Galaxy
- 2019-04-01 Los Angeles Galaxy 2–1 Portland Timbers
- 2019-03-10 Los Angeles Galaxy 4–1 Portland Timbers
- 2018-06-16 Portland Timbers 1–0 Los Angeles Galaxy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Portland Timbers and Los Angeles Galaxy?
- In their last 6 meetings, Portland Timbers won 4, Los Angeles Galaxy won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Portland Timbers and Los Angeles Galaxy?
- Recent form — Portland Timbers 3W 1D 1L; Los Angeles Galaxy 2W 1D 2L.
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