(Portland, OR) -- The LA Galaxy jumped out to a 2-0 lead en route to a 2-1 win over the Timbers at Providence Park on Saturday. Zarek Valentin netted the lone goal for Portland, which dropped to 7-7-and-8 on the season. It was the first loss for the Timbers in nine games. Portland will face Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park on Sunday.