Portland‑Galaxy late drama
MLS opened with a tense 1‑1 between Portland Timbers and LA Galaxy — Portland held a draw despite playing a man down for most of the match, and Galaxy nearly conceded late in front of a nervy finish. (x.com) (x.com)
Portland and LA Galaxy played to a 1–1 draw at Providence Park on March 22, 2026. (espn.com) Kristoffer Velde opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a left‑footed finish set up by Antony Alves Santos. (lagalaxy.com) João Klauss equalized in the 30th minute following a Marco Reus back‑heel layoff that involved Gabriel Pec, giving Klauss his fifth MLS goal of the season (sixth in all competitions). (lagalaxy.com) Timbers defender Kamal Miller received a straight red card in the 19th minute for a foul on Klauss, forcing Portland to play roughly 70 minutes with 10 men. (espn.com) Portland keeper James Pantemis made six saves (four in the first half) to preserve the draw, while LA Galaxy goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski recorded two saves in his first league start of 2026. (espn.com) The result left LA on 5 points (1‑2‑2) and Portland on 4 points (1‑3‑1) in the early MLS table, and the clubs now head into an international break before returning on April 4. (lagalaxy.com) Miller’s red card means he will be suspended for Portland’s trip to Vancouver on April 4, while the Galaxy resume at Dignity Health Sports Park to host Minnesota United on the same date. (rotowire.com) Referee Drew Fischer added three minutes of stoppage time; Portland pressed late — Felipe Mora won a 93rd‑minute free kick and Lucas Sanabria was booked in stoppage as the Timbers hunted a winner. (espn.com)
