Carson, Calif. — The LA Galaxy’s season is unraveling faster than a cheap sweater. On April 27, 2025, the defending MLS Cup champions fell 4-2 to a red-hot Portland Timbers squad at Dignity Health Sports Park, stretching their winless streak to a grim 10 games. It’s a stunning collapse for a team that hoisted the trophy just months ago, now mired in a rut that’s left fans groaning and players grasping for answers.
Portland came out swinging. David Da Costa opened the scoring early, slipping a low shot past Galaxy goalkeeper John McCarthy in the 14th minute. The Timbers’ attack didn’t let up. Santiago Moreno doubled the lead before halftime, weaving through a sluggish Galaxy defense like it was a Sunday stroll. Kevin Kelsy piled on in the second half, nodding in a header that had McCarthy sprawling. By the time Portland’s fourth goal—a penalty tucked away late—hit the net, the Galaxy were chasing shadows.
LA showed flickers of life. Christian Ramirez pulled one back in the 67th minute, smashing a loose ball into the roof of the net after a scrambled corner. Marco Reus, the German star still finding his footing in MLS, sparked hope with a curling strike in the 70th. For a fleeting moment, the crowd buzzed, sensing a comeback. But Portland’s defense clamped down, and that late penalty snuffed out any dreams of a draw.
The Galaxy’s stat sheet tells a bleak story: zero wins, five losses, five draws. They’ve conceded 19 goals while scraping together just 11 of their own. Portland, meanwhile, is riding a wave—six wins in their last eight, with a youthful lineup that’s got the Western Conference buzzing. Their starting XI on Sunday was the youngest in club history, yet they played with the poise of veterans.
Injuries haven’t helped LA’s cause. Key midfielder Riqui Puig limped off in the first half, joining a growing list of sidelined starters. Coach Greg Vanney’s postgame presser was a masterclass in grim restraint, his jaw tight as he fielded questions about a season spiraling out of control. The Galaxy face a brutal stretch next: three straight road games, starting with a trip to Seattle on May 4.
Fans trickled out early, their boos echoing off the stands. For a franchise that banks on star power and big crowds, the silence was deafening. The Galaxy’s 2025 campaign, once brimming with promise, now teeters on the edge of disaster. Ten games, no wins, and a long road ahead.