LAFC salvage point Bouanga equalizes late vs Portland
Denis Bouanga spoiled Portland's early lead with a 79th-minute strike to earn LAFC a 1-1 draw against the Timbers, capping a late rally after David Da Costa opened the scoring early for Portland. LAFC's defense and goalkeeper James Pantemis steadied the result with 10 saves, while Vincent Janssen was sent off late for Portland and LAFC maintained third in the Western Conference.
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About Portland Timbers
The Portland Timbers are an American professional soccer club based in Portland, Oregon. The Timbers compete in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference. The Timbers have played their home matches at Providence Park since 2011, when the team began play as an expansion team in the league.
Everything about Portland Timbers →- Country
- United States
- Headquarters
- Portland
- Inception
- 2009
- Website
- https://www.timbers.com