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Timbers' U.S. Open Cup Run Ends with 1-0 Loss against La Galaxy

June 30, 2016 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Portland Timbers News Release


PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers were eliminated from the 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday night, falling 1-0 to the LA Galaxy in the Round of 16 before 18,164 fans at Providence Park.

The Timbers fell behind in the fifth minute of play, with the Galaxy benefitting from an early finish from midfielder Raul Mendiola, who slotted midfielder Emmanuel Boateng's cross into the bottom corner. Outshooting the Galaxy 6-4 in the first half, the Timbers responded with several opportunities to equalize the score, including Jack Barmby's curling effort that was deflected away from danger by the Galaxy defense in the 17th minute of play.

Continuing to push forward, the Timbers created another solid chance in the 25th minute when forward Darren Mattocks slipped forward Jack McInerney in behind for a one-on-one chance. With LA goalkeeper Clement Diop charging off his line, McInerney attempted to lob the ball over the top, but Diop managed to tip it wide. Two minutes later, midfielder Darlington Nagbe fired a volley from the edge of the area, hitting his attempt just wide of the far post.

In the second half, McInerney drove past two players before hitting a volley that went over the crossbar in the 53rd minute, while midfielder Diego Valeri's cross into the 18-yard box in the 85th minute of play found forward Fanendo Adi, whose header skipped just wide of the far post.

The result against LA marks Portland's first loss since May 15 in all competitions, with the club now producing a 4-1-2 record in its last seven games across all competitions. Additionally, Wednesday's game marked only the second time the Timbers have lost to the Galaxy at Providence Park in seven games played across all competitions since 2011.

Next up, the Timbers, who are unbeaten in their last five MLS matches, return to league play on Monday, July 4, against the Colorado Rapids at Dick's Sporting Goods Park; kickoff is set for 6 p.m. (Pacific) and will feature a live broadcast on ROOT SPORTS with local radio broadcasts on 750 AM/102.9 FM The Game (English) and La GranD 1150 AM/93.5 FM (Spanish).

Notes:

- Wednesday's Open Cup match featured 18,164 fans, marking the highest-attended U.S. Open Cup match at Providence Park. The crowd eclipsed the Timbers' fourth-round match on June 14, 2016, which was attended by 16,834 fans.

- Since joining MLS, Portland has produced a 7-5 record in U.S. Open Cup play, defeating an MLS opponent in each of the last four seasons (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016) during the tournament.

- Midfielder Darlington Nagbe played for the Timbers for the first time since May 22, due to international duty with the U.S. Men's National Team.

- Goalkeeper Wade Hamilton made his debut for the Timbers. Hamilton has made six appearances for T2 this season.

- Hamilton and second-half substitute Lucas Melano each appeared in a U.S. Open Cup match for the first time.

- Wednesday's match marked the 26th U.S. Open Cup game played by the Timbers in team history across all eras (since 1975).

Next Game

The Timbers return to league play on Monday, July 4, against the Colorado Rapids at Dick's Sporting Goods Park; kickoff is set for 6 p.m. (Pacific) and will feature a live broadcast on ROOT SPORTS with local radio broadcasts on 750 AM/102.9 FM The Game (English) and La GranD 1150 AM/93.5 FM (Spanish).

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