LOS ANGELES – Returning from the international break, the LA Galaxy (2-2-0, 6 points) travel to face the Portland Timbers (1-1-3, 6 points) at Providence Park (1:30 p.m. PT; FS1, Fox Deportes) on Sunday, April 3.
Sunday’s match marks the 30th MLS regular-season meeting between LA and Portland, with the Galaxy leading the series 12-11-6. In three matches played between the two teams during the 2021 campaign, the Galaxy held a 2-1-0 record. LA has won two consecutive matches against the Timbers dating back to July 30, 2021, with the Galaxy outscoring Portland 6-2 during that span. In 13 regular-season matches played at Providence Park, LA holds a 3-7-3 record. In three career matches played against the Timbers, Víctor Vázquez has tallied two goals and one assist. Sacha Kljestan tallied two penalty kick goals in three games played against Portland last season, while Julián Araujo tallied two assists in a 4-1 win at home over the Timbers on July 30, 2021. Notably, Araujo tallied his first and only MLS goal against Portland on Oct. 7, 2020. In nine matches managed against Portland, LA Galaxy Head Coach Greg Vanney holds a record of 5-4-0.
