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LAFC vs. Portland Timbers Lineups, Live Streaming, How and Where to Watch MLS on TV
Denis Bouanga scored in the 79th minute as LAFC salvaged a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers at BMO Stadium. David Da Costa had put Portland ahead with a fourth-minute goal.
Denis Bouanga's curling 79th-minute strike rescued Los Angeles FC in a 1-1 draw against the Portland Timbers at BMO Stadium on Saturday night.
Portland struck first, David Da Costa converting a Kristoffer Velde pass in the fourth minute for his third goal of the season. LAFC pushed for an equalizer, holding a 34-9 advantage in shot count, and finally broke through when Bouanga collected the ball from Jude Terry, drove between two defenders and placed his 11th goal of the season into the top corner.
The Timbers twice had a man sent off inside the closing moments — forward Vincent Janssen was shown a second yellow in third-minute stoppage time — and goalkeeper James Pantemis made 10 saves for Portland, who left the match with a point.
The result stretched LAFC ='s winless streak in MLS league matches to four, though the club maintained the conference's third spot, five points behind the leading Vancouver Whitecaps. Hugo Jorris retorted one attempt for the hosts.
Lineups, Streaming and What's Next
Lineups were published with Cabral Carter in the LAFC goal; Portland replied with James Pantemis in goal, Furman, Kamal Miller and Finn Surman in defense.
The match kicked off at 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT at BMO Stadium and streamed live on Apple TV in English and Spanish — broadcast-only, without a linear TV option.
Both teams next face: Portland host Austin FC; LAFC travel to D.C. United.
How each outlet told it
Associated Press
Framing: Same as CBS/SFGATE, focusing on Bouanga's late goal and spoiling Pantemis's night. — Neutral, with 'escaped' as a slight dramatic note.
Facts Included:
Denis Bouanga scored late in second half, LAFC drew 1-1 after trailing 75 minutes.
David Da Costa scored in 4th minute from Kristoffer Velde pass, third goal.
Bouanga's goal in 79th minute with assists from Jude Terry and Aaron Long, 11th goal.
Vincent Janssen yellow cards in 89th and third minute of stoppage time, down a man.
James Pantemis made 10 saves, final on Bouanga in stoppage.
Pantemis had five saves in first half, four in first 22 minutes.
Hugo Lloris one save, LAFC (10-7-5) back-to-back 1-0 losses.
Portland 4-1-2 in last seven matches.
Timbers beat LAFC on last trip, lead all-time series 7-6-8.
Up next: Portland hosts Austin FC, LAFC at D.C. United.
Framing: Highlights Bouanga's late goal and spoiling Pantemis's 10-save performance, emphasizing the goalkeeper's achievement as the foil. — Neutral match report; phrases like 'escaped with a draw' imply LAFC's fortune, but overall balanced.
Facts Included:
Denis Bouanga scored late in the second half, LAFC drew 1-1 with Portland after trailing for 75 minutes.
David Da Costa scored in the 4th minute from a Kristoffer Velde pass, his third goal of the season.
Bouanga's goal came in the 79th minute with assists from Jude Terry and Aaron Long, his 11th goal.
Vincent Janssen received yellow cards in the 89th minute and third minute of stoppage time, leaving Timbers down a man.
James Pantemis made 10 saves, including a final one on Bouanga in stoppage time.
Pantemis had five saves in the first half, four in the first 22 minutes.
Hugo Lloris made one save for LAFC (10-7-5), which had back-to-back 1-0 losses.
Portland is 4-1-2 in last seven matches.
Timbers beat LAFC on last trip to BMO Stadium, lead all-time series 7-6-8.
Up next: Portland hosts Austin FC, LAFC at D.C. United.
Framing: Frames Bouanga's goal as 'helping LAFC salvage draw,' emphasizing the rescue and 'salvage'. — Neutral, but 'escaped' and 'salvage' in headline give a slightly dramatic tone.
Facts Included:
Denis Bouanga scored late in second half, LAFC drew 1-1 after trailing 75 minutes at BMO Stadium.
David Da Costa scored in fourth minute from Kristoffer Velde pass, third goal.
Bouanga's goal in 79th minute with assists from Jude Terry and Aaron Long, 11th goal.
Vincent Janssen yellow cards in 89th and third minute of stoppage, down a man.
James Pantemis made 10 saves, final on Bouanga in stoppage.
Pantemis had five saves in first half, four in first 22 minutes.
Hugo Lloris one save, LAFC (10-7-5) back-to-back 1-0 losses.
Portland 4-1-2 in last seven matches.
Timbers beat LAFC on last trip, lead all-time series 7-6-8.
Framing: Frames Bouanga as 'rescuer' and 'Old Faithful,' emphasizing his role in saving LAFC from a losing streak. — Sympathetic to LAFC, with phrases like 'desperately attempting' and 'rescued' conveying relief; also analytical about Bouanga's performance.
Facts Included:
Denis Bouanga scored in the 78th minute with a curling shot from outside the box, his 11th goal.
LAFC was down 1-0 four minutes in, and the goal prevented a third consecutive shutout defeat.
James Pantemis made 11 saves (note: article says 11, not 10).
Portland had 11 blocked shots.
David Da Costa scored third goal of season in opening moments off a Bouanga pass that went to Velde.
Bouanga's goal marked fourth time in 11 MLS matches this season that LAFC fell behind and did not lose.
LAFC (10-7-5, 35 points) remained third in Western Conference, five points behind Vancouver.
Portland (8-9-4, 28 points) entered on hot streak under new head coach Martí Cifuentes, 4-1-1 since World Cup break, in playoff spot.
Timothy Tillman removed in 20th minute for Jacob Shaffelburg due to right hamstring issue.
LAFC's need for transfers as summer window closes Sept. 2.
LAFC had recent 1-0 defeats to San Diego and Colorado.
Bouanga's shot-taking statistics: finished first in shots previous two years, second in 2023, but 12th in MLS for shots on target entering evening.
Framing: Same as CBS/AP headline, emphasizing Bouanga's late goal and spoiling Pantemis's 10-save night. — Neutral, but 'escaped' adds a slight dramatic flair.
Facts Included:
Denis Bouanga scored late in the second half, LAFC drew 1-1 after trailing for 75 minutes.
David Da Costa scored in 4th minute from Kristoffer Velde pass, third goal of season.
Bouanga's goal in 79th minute with assists from Jude Terry and Aaron Long, 11th goal.
Vincent Janssen received yellow cards in 89th and third minute of stoppage time, leaving Timbers down a man.
James Pantemis made 10 saves, including final one on Bouanga in stoppage time.
Pantemis had five saves in first half, four in first 22 minutes.
Hugo Lloris made one save for LAFC (10-7-5), coming off back-to-back 1-0 losses.
Portland is 4-1-2 in last seven matches.
Timbers beat LAFC on last trip, lead all-time series 7-6-8.
Up next: Portland hosts Austin FC, LAFC at D.C. United.
Framing: Focuses on how to watch and lineups, not on the match result; headline is a preview. — Informational and neutral, typical of a pre-match preview.
Facts Included:
Matchday 22, LAFC hosts Portland at BMO Stadium on August 22.
LAFC is 3rd in Western Conference, Portland 9th.
LAFC has not won in last three MLS matches.
LAFC lost 1-0 to Colorado Rapids earlier this week.
Portland beat San Diego FC 3-1 with goals from Kristoffer Velde, Ariel Lassiter, David Da Costa.
Earlier season meeting: Portland defeated LAFC 2-1 on April 11, 2026, with goals from Kristoffer Velde and Kevin Kelsy.
Expected lineups for both teams listed.
Kickoff time: 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT, local 7:30 p.m.
Match available on Apple TV (English and Spanish), exclusive streaming service, not on TV.
Framing: Frames as 'LAFC find late goal to snap scoreless drought,' emphasizing the team's previous inability to score and the goal as a relief. — Balanced but slightly LAFC-centric; 'salvaged' and 'breakthrough' imply struggle, but also notes Portland's productive month.
Facts Included:
Denis Bouanga scored from outside penalty area in 79th minute, LAFC salvaged 1-1 draw.
Bouanga's goal was team-leading 11th, breakthrough after two 1-0 defeats.
LAFC (10-7-5, 35 points) had 34-9 shot advantage.
Hugo Lloris made one save, LAFC maintained third place in Western Conference.
David Da Costa scored fourth-minute goal for Timbers (8-9-4, 28 points), who moved above playoff line into ninth place.
Portland had 3-1 victory over San Diego FC on Wednesday.
James Pantemis had 10 saves, Portland secured road point, 4-2-1 record in August.
LAFC have not scored more than one goal in any of seven matches in August.
Velde dribbled through traffic and sent ball to Da Costa, who was unmarked and scored for his third tally.
Mathieu Choiniere's close-range shot saved by Pantemis in 8th minute.
Bouanga received ball near left sideline from Jude Terry, dribbled between two defenders, shot into top right corner.
Timbers reduced to 10 men when Janssen got second yellow in third minute of stoppage time.
LAFC's Timothy Tillman departed in 20th minute with apparent right leg injury.
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ClaimDenis Bouanga scored in the 79th minute for LAFC, his 11th goal of the season, assisted by Jude Terry and Aaron Long.
6 outlets · 7 articles consulted: Associated Press, CBS News, Los Angeles Times, Santa Ana Orange County Register, SFGATE, Yardbarker12 claims extractedVersion 2Written 2026-08-23