PORTLAND, Ore.- The Portland Timbers rolled past the LA Galaxy, 3-0, on Saturday afternoon at Providence Park. Felipe Mora led the way with a brace after coming on at halftime while Diego Valeri added a penalty kick.
Galaxy defender Derrick Williams was sent off just before halftime after a violent challenge on Andy Polo. In his second MLS game, Logan Ketterer again delivered another shutout while on the other end, the Timbers put nine shots on target.
Defender Josecarlos Van Rankin was involved in all three goals. Van Rankin delivered an assist, drew the penalty kick, and had a shot off the crossbar that Mora headed home.