Portland Timbers at Los Angeles Football Club - MLS Game Summary - Aug 22, 2026 - USA Today. The Portland Timbers traveled to Los Angeles to face off against the Los Angeles Football Club in a highly anticipated MLS match. The Timbers were looking to bounce back from their previous loss, but ultimately fell short. The match got off to a slow start, with both teams struggling to find their footing. The Los Angeles Football Club took the lead in the 25th minute, with a goal from Carlos Vela. The Timbers pushed hard to try and tie the game, but were unable to find the back of the net. The Los Angeles Football Club added another goal in the 65th minute, securing their win. The Timbers were able to score a goal in the 80th minute, but it was too little, too late. The final score was 2-1 in favor of the Los Angeles Football Club. The Timbers will look to bounce back in their next match.