Galaxy blank Timbers behind Reus and Haak goals
CARSON, Calif. (Interstat) — Marco Reus scored in the 17th minute and Justin Haak added an 80th-minute goal as the Los Angeles Galaxy defeated the Portland Timbers 2-0 Wednesday at Dignity Health Sports Park. Robert Taylor recorded an assist before being substituted in the 72nd minute, while Reus exited in the 82nd after his goal. Haak also received a yellow card in the 47th minute. The match included six yellow cards overall. Los Angeles received yellow cards from Pablo Ruiz in the 29th and Santiago Roberto in the 31st. Portland’s J. Fory was booked in the 38th, K. Velde in the 62nd and D. Da Costa in the 82nd. The Galaxy improved to 1-1 in this competition and across all competitions. The Timbers moved to 0-1-1 in this competition and across all competitions. Los Angeles next hosts San Diego FC, while Portland hosts the Colorado Rapids.