PORTLAND (March 22, 2026) – The LA Galaxy (1-2-2, 5 points) ended the match with a 1–1 draw on Sunday against the Portland Timbers (1-3-1, 4 points) at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon. After conceding early, the Galaxy responded and secured a point. João Klauss continued his strong run of form by scoring his fifth MLS goal of the season in as many games. 

POR – Kristoffer Velde (Antony), 13th minute: Antony Alves Santos played a pass into the left side of the penalty area for Kristoffer Velde, who placed a left‑footed shot into the bottom right corner to give Portland a 1–0 lead. 

LAG – João Klauss (Marco Reus), 30th minute: After Emiro Garcés won possession deep in the Portland half, Gabriel Pec slipped a ball into the box for Marco Reus, who provided a back‑heel layoff to João Klauss. Klauss then finished from close range, recording his sixth goal of the season to bring the match level at 1–1. 

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