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LAFC v Portland Timbers: Hosts belatedly begin MLS Cup defence
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Photos: Union lose to LAFC in the MLS championship
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LAFC opens its MLS Cup title defense with a win over Portland - Los Angeles Times
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Timbers stump San Jose 2-0 in Leagues Cup debut at Providence Park
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RSL's defense has taken a 'step in the right direction' since U.S. Open Cup victory over Vegas
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Player Availability Report, LAFC vs Portland Timbers 9/9/23
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LAFC v Portland Timbers: Hosts belatedly begin MLS Cup defence
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HIGHLIGHTS: Portland Timbers vs. LAFC
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In pictures: 2022 MLS Cup – Los Angeles FC 3-3 (3-0) Philadelphia Union – The Philly Soccer Page
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RSL's defense has taken a 'step in the right direction' since U.S. Open Cup victory over Vegas
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LAFC starts MLS Cup defense with victory over Portland – Daily News
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Portland Timbers defender Dario Zuparic (13) during a MLS soccer game against the LAFC, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Los Angeles. (Dylan Stewart/imag Stock Photo - Alamy
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