Portland Timbers Secure Crucial 4-2 Victory Over LA Galaxy

Evander's two goals propel Timbers to stay in the playoff race as Galaxy miss chance to extend lead.

Evander scored twice and assisted once, leading the Timbers to a 4-2 win over the Galaxy.
Portland, currently eighth in the Western Conference, maintained their playoff hopes with this victory.
The Galaxy, despite clinching a playoff spot, missed an opportunity to widen their lead at the top of the standings.
Jonathan Rodriguez and Felipe Mora also contributed goals for the Timbers, who have scored a conference-leading 60 goals this season.
Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil scored for the Galaxy, with Paintsil's goal awarded after a video review.