LAFC Homegrown Jude Terry Scores Stunning First MLS Goal

17-year-old Terry's curling strike not enough as LAFC fall to Timbers

Apr. 12, 2026 at 12:30am by

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors depicting the explosive energy and raw athleticism of a soccer player scoring a dramatic, long-range goal.A stunning first MLS goal from LAFC's young homegrown star Jude Terry showcases the club's commitment to developing elite youth talent.Portland Today

LAFC's 17-year-old homegrown player Jude Terry scored a stunning first-time curling goal from long range in his first MLS start, but it wasn't enough as the Black & Gold fell 2-1 to the Portland Timbers. Terry's goal was assisted by fellow LAFC homegrown Matt Evans, while goalkeeper Cabral Carter also made his debut for the club, coming on as a substitute.

Why it matters

Terry's breakout performance highlights LAFC's commitment to developing young talent from their academy, but the loss ends the club's record-breaking shutout streak and marks their first defeat of the season, raising questions about their depth and ability to grind out results on the road.

The details

In the 49th minute, Terry received a pass from Evans and unleashed a perfectly placed curling shot from outside the box that found the top corner, giving LAFC the lead. However, a stoppage-time goal from the Timbers' Kevin Kelsy handed LAFC their first loss of the season and ended their shutout streak at 571 minutes, the fourth-longest in MLS history.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • Terry scored his goal in the 49th minute.
  • Kelsy scored the game-winning goal for Portland in stoppage time.

The players

Jude Terry

A 17-year-old homegrown player for LAFC who scored a stunning first MLS goal in his first start for the club.

Matt Evans

An LAFC homegrown player who assisted on Terry's goal in his first MLS start.

Cabral Carter

LAFC's goalkeeper who made his debut for the club, coming on as a substitute to replace the injured Thomas Hasal.

Kevin Kelsy

The Portland Timbers player who scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time to hand LAFC their first loss of the season.

Marc dos Santos

The head coach of LAFC who made multiple lineup changes for the match against the Timbers.

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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 19th.

The takeaway

Jude Terry's stunning first MLS goal showcases the depth of LAFC's homegrown talent pipeline, but the club's first loss of the season and the end of their record-breaking shutout streak raise questions about their ability to grind out results on the road against tough opponents like the Timbers.