Thursday’s MLS action was nothing short of dramatic, as we witnessed a trio of intense games unfold on the field. LAFC made a strong statement by defeating local rivals LA Galaxy at the Rose Bowl, solidifying their position atop the Western Conference. Despite a late fight-back by the Galaxy, LAFC emerged victorious.
On the other hand, the Portland Timbers’ unbeaten streak was brought to an end in a thrilling five-goal match against Dallas. After taking an early lead, the Timbers saw Dallas score three goals in the second half to secure the win. Additionally, Colorado secured a much-needed victory against Sporting Kansas City with a late Đorđe Mihailović penalty, bouncing back from an early second-half deficit.
The standout moment of the night was LAFC’s 94th-minute win, which will surely be remembered for a long time to come, despite coming from a penalty kick. LAFC’s victory not only extended their lead in the Western Conference but also put them just four points behind Inter Miami in the Supporters Shield race.
FC Dallas made a comeback and secured a crucial win against the Timbers, but they still sit outside the playoff picture in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, Rapids reclaimed third place with their dramatic win over FC Cincinnati after being defeated heavily by LAFC in their previous game. The Rapids’ win is seen as one of their most important of
