Los Angeles FC and the Portland Timbers play to a 1-1 draw after Denis Bouanga scores late in the second half. Portland takes the lead early when David Da Costa scores from a pass by Kristoffer Velde in the 4th minute. The Timbers maintain the advantage for much of the match, holding it until the 79th minute.
Multiple outlets describe the match as a defensive, chances-limited game. Portland’s goalkeeper, Timbers’ James Pantemis, makes a series of saves, with one report highlighting a 10-save performance. LAFC presses throughout and finally finds an equalizer through Bouanga, preventing Portland from converting its early lead into a win.
