LAFC's Franchise-Record Shutout Streak Ends in Loss to Portland

LAFC star Son Heung-min and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris rested during the 2-1 defeat.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:51am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a soccer match between LAFC and the Portland Timbers, with the players' forms abstracted into angular, overlapping shapes in a vibrant color palette.LAFC's unbeaten start to the season comes to an end as the Timbers hand them their first loss in a hard-fought, back-and-forth match.Columbus Today

LAFC's franchise-record 571-minute shutout streak was snapped on Saturday as they suffered their first loss of the season, falling 2-1 to the Portland Timbers. Kevin Kelsy scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time, while Kristoffer Velde added a goal and an assist for Portland. LAFC's 17-year-old Jude Terry scored his first MLS goal in the 49th minute to tie the game at 1-1.

Why it matters

LAFC had been one of the league's most dominant teams to start the season, riding a historic shutout streak. This loss, with key players rested, shows the team's vulnerability and the parity in MLS, where any team can pull off an upset on a given day.

The details

Portland's Kristoffer Velde opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, but LAFC's Jude Terry equalized early in the second half with his first career MLS goal. In the final minutes, Kevin Kelsy scored the winner for Portland, snapping LAFC's shutout streak at 571 minutes, which had set a new franchise record.

  • LAFC's previous franchise record shutout streak was 550 minutes, set in 2024.
  • The Timbers' last win was a 3-2 home victory over Columbus in the season opener.

The players

Son Heung-min

LAFC star forward who did not play in the match.

Hugo Lloris

LAFC goalkeeper who did not play in the match.

Jude Terry

17-year-old LAFC player who scored his first career MLS goal in the match.

Matthew Evans

19-year-old who made his MLS debut for LAFC in the match.

Kevin Kelsy

Portland Timbers player who scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time.

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What’s next

LAFC will look to bounce back from their first loss of the season when they host the Seattle Sounders on April 18.

The takeaway

LAFC's dominant start to the season came to an end, as their franchise-record shutout streak was snapped in a surprise loss to the Portland Timbers. This result highlights the competitive balance in MLS, where even the league's top teams can be upset on any given day.