FULL TIME
Goals and Highlights: LA Galaxy 3-3 Portland Timbers in MLS 2023
Summary
Game over
The referee whistles the end of the game, the match ends in a draw.
85'
The rythm drops a little and the two teams begin to try to take control of the ball.
76'
Goooooal from the Portland Timbers!
64'
Portland Timbers maintain pressure all over the court in search of a defensive error.
55'
LA Galaxy plays long positions to cool down Portland Timbers who had several dangerous attacks.
46'
The second time begins.
Halftime
The teams go to half-time and the score is LA Galaxy 3-2 Portland Timbers.
45'
4 minutes of compensation are added.
37'
Portland Timbers with greater possession of the ball and 7 dangerous attacks.
28'
Very even game, no team dominates the game and we are still waiting for the third goal of the game.
19'
Tight match in midfield, both teams look for their first scoring opportunities.
10'
Goooooal from the LA Galaxy!
5'
Goooooal from the Portland Timbers!
0'
The match begins, both teams will seek to win.
Minutes from start
We are a few minutes away from the game starting, the game presentation begins and the fans prepare to watch 90 minutes of football.
LA Galaxy roster
These are the XI players who will start the game:
Presenting your Los Angeles Galaxy 💙🤍💛
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) October 1, 2023
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Portland Timbers roster
These are the XI players who will start the game:
Our crew in Carson đź’Ş
— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) October 1, 2023
▪️ Bingham set for No. 200 🙌
▪️ Paredes returns 💥
▪️ Antony starts on the flank ⚡️#RCTID pic.twitter.com/4KpUyXgTyE
Referees
The refereeing appointment for today's game is as follows:
Referee: Armando Villarreal.
Assistant Referee 1: Stefan Tanaka-Freundt.
Assistant Referee 2: Felisha Mariscal.
Fourth Referee: Joshua Encarnacion.
VAR: Younes Marrakchi.
VAR assistant: Jeff Muschik.
Battle for victory
A big game is coming up between these two Western Conference teams. Stay tuned and below we share the statistics of both teams in the MLS.
Last confrontation!
The last time these two teams met was on March 25, 2023 and on that occasion the match ended in a 0-0 draw at Providence Park. That confrontation was full of fouls, yellow cards, corner kicks and many goals that we hope will be repeated today.
History between both teams
Portland Timbers and LA Galaxy have faced each other on several occasions, of the last 5 meetings the winner three times was LA Galaxy and there were two draws.
Portland Timbers Arrival
Portland Timbers are now in the stadium and ready for the 2023 season game.
Reporting for duty 🫡 pic.twitter.com/OJgCl3tUll
— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) October 1, 2023
Welcome!
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What time is the LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers match for MLS 2023?
This is the start time of the game LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers of September 30th in several countries:
Argentina: 10:30 PM on Apple TV.
Bolivia: 9:30 PM on Apple TV.
Brazil: 10:30 PM on Apple TV.
Chile: 10:30 PM on Apple TV.
Colombia: 8:30 PM on Apple TV.
Ecuador: 8:30 PM on Apple TV.
United States (ET): 10:30 PM on FOX Sports and Apple TV.
Spain: 3:30 AM on Apple TV.
Mexico: 8:30 PM on Apple TV.
Paraguay: 10:30 PM on Apple TV.
Peru: 9:30 PM on Apple TV.
Uruguay: 10:30 PM on Apple TV.
Ăšltima alineaciĂłn de Portland Timbers
Estos fueron los once jugadores que empezaron el partido pasado:
David Bingham, Dario Zuparic, Zac McGraw, Claudio Bravo, Juan Mosquera, Santiago Moreno, Bryan Acosta, Noel Caliskan, Felipe Mora, Dairon Asprilla y Antony.
Latest LA Galaxy roster
These were the eleven players who started the last game:
Jonathan Bond, MartĂn Cáceres, SĂ©ga Coulibaly, Raheem Edwards, Julián Araujo, GastĂłn Brugman, Ricard Puig, Marky Delgado, Dejan Joveljic, Samuel Grandsir and Douglas Costa.
Portland Timbers Players to Watch
The next three players are considered key to the Portland Timbers offensive attack and it is likely that any of them can score in the match against the LA Galaxy. The Brazilian player Evander (#20) is a great midfielder who is recognized as the team's highest scorer and as a great leader on the field. His ability to control the ball and create plays has been invaluable to his team and we could see him score on Saturday. Forward Santiago Moreno (#30) is another game distributor on the field that is of utmost importance; his great ball control makes him the team's greatest assister. Finally, 33-year-old goalkeeper David Bingham (#1) is one of the best goalkeepers in the MLS, his height allows him to save almost any ball and is very important so that his team does not concede a goal on Saturday.
Portland Timbers in the tournament
The Portland team had a good start to the tournament so far in the MLS, after 11 games won, 9 tied and 11 lost, they have 42 points in the general table that puts them in seventh position in the Western Conference. They had a good start to the season, it is hoped that they can maintain themselves during the tournament and advance to the postseason. Saturday's game is important to move up the standings. Their goal this year is to qualify among the first 7 places to advance to the postseason and therefore they must win as many games as possible. Their last game was on September 30, 2023 and resulted in a 3-2 victory against the Colorado Rapids at Providence Park and thus achieved another victory in the tournament. They arrive as the least favorites to win the match, but they could surprise and win the match because they are a good MLS team and because of the experience their players have.
LA Galaxy Players to Watch
The next three players are considered key to the LA Galaxy offensive attack and will be of utmost importance for them to win. Forward Tyler Boyd (#11) is a fundamental piece for the team because of his experience. He is a great player who takes advantage of his speed and strength to score. Another key player for the team is Ricard Puig (#6) who plays in the midfield position and is a player with a lot of assist skills. He is another player with a lot of experience and who has played against LA Galaxy multiple times so he will be key to defeating them. Finally, goalkeeper Jonathan Bond (#1) is one of the best goalkeepers in the MLS, his height allows him to save almost any ball and is very important so that his team does not concede a goal on Saturday.
LA Galaxy in the tournament
The LA Galaxy had a bad start in Major League Soccer, they are at the top of the tournament. Until week 33 of the tournament they have a total of 28 points with 8 games won, 10 tied and 11 lost. They are located in thirteenth position in the Western Conference and if they want to keep their place they will have to win the game. Their goal is to stay among the top 7 places in the table to advance to the postseason. Their last game in the MLS was on September 24, 2023, they tied 3-3 against Austin FC at Q2 Stadium and thus achieved another draw in the tournament. They come as favorites to win this game and win because of the incredible team they have and the good time they are going through. They have an advantage in Saturday's game by playing at home and that their fans can support them.
The stadium
Dignity Health Sports Park is located in the city of Carson, California and is known as the largest capacity soccer stadium in the United States. It will be the venue for this match, it has a capacity of 27,000 spectators, it was inaugurated on June 7, 2003 and is the home of the Los Angeles Galaxy.
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