LA Galaxy II (2-2-0, 6 points) secured their first three points at home in 2019 with a 3-2 win against Portland Timbers 2 (2-1-1, 7 points).
LA Galaxy II had an early scoring opportunity when Portland Timbers 2 defender Marco Farfan fouled Emil Cuello within the box. Los Dos was awarded a penalty kick. Ethan Zubak stepped up to the spot, but his shot went off the post. A few minutes later, Portland Timbers 2 were on the board first after Giovanni Calixtro curled a shot beautifully into the far post beating out Galaxy’s goalkeeper Eric Lopez.