Bouanga scores late to earn LAFC 1-1 draw with Timbers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:03 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Denis Bouanga scored in the 79th minute to help Los Angeles FC secure a 1-1 draw against the Portland Timbers on August 22, 2026. The Timbers initially took the lead early in the match with a goal from David Da Costa in the 4th minute. Portland maintained their advantage until Bouanga equalized, marking his 11th goal of the season. Timbers' goalkeeper James Pantemis made 10 saves to preserve the tie, despite Vincent Janssen receiving two yellow cards late in the match. LAFC looks to bounce back from previous losses in their next match against D.C. United, while Portland prepares to host Austin FC.
- •Bouanga scores his 11th goal of the season.
- •Da Costa gave Portland a 1-0 lead in the 4th minute.
- •Pantemis made 10 saves for Portland.
- •LAFC is coming off two consecutive losses.
- •Next matches: Portland hosts Austin, LAFC travels to D.C.
- 5:03 AMYahoo Sports — LAFC's Denis Bouanga scores late for 1-1 draw, spoiling 10-save night from Timbers' James Pantemis
"Denis Bouanga scored late in the second half and Los Angeles FC escaped with a 1-1 draw after trailing the Portland Timbers for 75 minutes on Saturday night. David Da Costa took a pass from Kristoffer Velde in the 4th minute and scored his third goal this season to give Portland a 1-0 lead that it carried into the 79th minute.
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