Los Angeles FC and Portland Timbers shared a 1-1 draw in MLS, with the hosts dominating territory and chances yet unable to find a winner. Portland grabbed an early lead and then held on as LAFC poured forward.
David Perreira da Costa put Portland ahead in the fourth minute, finishing from Kristoffer Velde's assist. LAFC laid siege to the Portland goal and eventually equalised through Denis Bouanga in the 79th minute, Jude Terry providing the assist, but they could not force a winner.
The numbers underline LAFC's dominance: 33 shots to Portland's eight, 61% possession, and 10 on target. Portland withstood the pressure, their goalkeeper making 10 saves, while LAFC missed one big chance and Portland scored the only one they created. Vincent Janssen was sent off in the 90th minute for a second yellow card.
