Christian Ramírez helps defending-champion Galaxy earn first point in 1-1 draw with Timbers

PORTLAND, Ore. — Christian Ramírez scored late in the second half and the defending-champion Los Angeles Galaxy earned their first point of the season in a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers. Ramírez scored his first goal in his first season with the Galaxy (0-3-1) in the 81st minute. He has 52 career goals with five different clubs. Defender Mathias "Zanka" Jørgensen notched his first assist in his second career start and third appearance in the league. Felipe Mora scored his first goal of the season to give Portland (1-2-1) the lead in the 49th minute. It was Mora's 40th career goal for the Timbers. Rookie midfielder David Da Costa earned his first career assist in his third start and fourth appearance. Santiago Moreno was also credited with his first assist this season.

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