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Match Preview: LA Galaxy Play Host to Portland Timbers at Dignity Health Sports Park Tonight, Saturday, September 30

September 30, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
LA Galaxy News Release


LOS ANGELES - With five games remaining during the 2023 MLS Regular Season, the LA Galaxy play host to the Portland Timbers at Dignity Health Sports Park tonight, Saturday, Sept. 30 (7:30 p.m. PT; MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, LA Galaxy Radio, LA Galaxy Spanish Radio).

Tonight's match marks the 36th meeting across all competitions between the Galaxy and the Portland Timbers, with LA leading the all-time series 14-13-8. Against Portland, LA holds a 13-11-8 record in league play and a 1-2-0 record in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. In the first meeting between the two teams during the 2023 campaign, the Galaxy and the Timbers played to a scoreless draw at Providence Park on March 25. In 16 all-time regular-season matches home matches played against Portland at Dignity Health Sports Park, LA holds a 9-3-4 record. Additionally, the Galaxy hold a 2-0-1 record in their last three league matches played at home against Portland, with LA last earning a 4-1 win over the Timbers at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 30, 2021. Notably, LA is unbeaten in its last five regular-season matches played against the Timbers (3-0-2; 10 GF, 4 GA) dating back to July 30, 2021.

Following the 3-3 come-from-behind draw on the road against Austin FC at Q2 Stadium on Sept 24, the LA Galaxy improved to 6-2-7 (32 GF, 27 GA) in their last 15 regular season matches played dating back to May 31. During that span, LA ranks tied for second in the league in goals scored with Atlanta United (32) behind only the Columbus Crew (35) and has lost the fewest games (2) in MLS. With five games remaining this season, the LA Galaxy (29 GP, 8-11-10, 34 PTS) sit in 13th place in the Western Conference standings and six points behind ninth place FC Dallas (30 GP, 10-10-10, 40 PTS) for the final playoff spot.

LA Galaxy vs. Portland Timbers

2023 MLS Regular Season | Match 30

Saturday, Sept. 30 | 7:30 p.m. PT (7:39 p.m. PT Kickoff)

Dignity Health Sports Park | Los Angeles

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

MLS Season Pass English Broadcast | Mark Rogondino (Play-By-Play); Heath Pearce (Analyst)

MLS Season Pass Spanish Broadcast | Adrian Garcia Marquez (Play-By-Play); Francisco Pinto (Analyst)

MATCH INFO: Game Notes | LA Galaxy Audio Pronunciation Guide | Stats/Standings | Watch on Apple TV | LA Galaxy Radio Stream | Bar Partners | LA Galaxy App: Android, iOS |

POST-MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE: Approximately 15 minutes after the conclusion of tonight's match, the LA Galaxy will conduct a virtual press conference with LA Galaxy Head Coach and Sporting Director Greg Vanney and select players. To join, CLICK HERE.

2023 MLS Regular Season: LA Galaxy vs. Portland Timbers

DATE EVENT TIME LOCATION

Saturday, Sept. 30 2023 MLS Regular Season: LA Galaxy vs. Portland Timbers

(MLS Season Pass on Apple TV)

7:30 P.M. PT Dignity Health Sports Park

LA Galaxy Postgame Virtual Media Availability with LA Galaxy Head Coach and Sporting Director Greg Vanney and Select Players

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