(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.