Coming off a resounding victory against the Seattle Sounders, the Portland Timbers traveled to Banc of California Stadium on Sunday to take on an out of form LAFC. Instead of taking advantage, the Timbers fell 4-2 to the home team.
Early in the match both teams gave the ball away cheaply and struggled to maintain possession. Eventually, LAFC started controlling the ball more than the Timbers, but Portland was solid defensively and their situational pressing forced LAFC into dangerous giveaways.
In the 24th minute, Eryk Williamson scored his second goal in as many games to put the Timbers ahead.