Timbers aim to halt slide in encounter vs. LAFC

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The Portland Timbers will attempt to end a four-match winless run when they host a Los Angeles FC side searching for its first points away from home this season.

The Timbers (2-3-2, eight points) have played four of their past five matches on the road and were losers of three straight before climbing from three goals down to earn a 3-3 draw at Sporting Kansas City.

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