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Portland Timbers defeat LA Galaxy 4-2, extending their unbeaten streak, while FC Cincinnati maintains Eastern Conference lead.

Portland Timbers showcased their resilience by extending their unbeaten streak to seven matches with a thrilling 4-2 victory over LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park. The match drew a vibrant crowd of 21,215 fans, who witnessed David Da Costa open the scoring with a stunning volley from Antony`s cross in the 38th minute. Following Da Costa`s lead, Kevin Kelsy, Jonathan Rodriguez, and Santiago Moreno added to the tally, securing a decisive win for the Timbers.

Despite LA Galaxy`s historical dominance at home, with a 10-5-5 record against Portland at this venue, their efforts fell short. Meanwhile, FC Cincinnati maintained their grip on the Eastern Conference lead with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City, highlighted by Kévin Denkey`s spectacular bicycle-kick goal.

Inter Miami`s unbeaten season came to an abrupt end with a narrow 4-3 loss to FC Dallas, where debutant Allen Obando made a notable impact. The Philadelphia Union continued their strong form with back-to-back 3-0 victories, including a commanding win over D.C. United, featuring Bruno Damiani`s second goal of the season. Orlando City broke their three-game goalless streak with a late strike from Marco Pašalić. The Vancouver Whitecaps and Columbus Crew maintained strong positions in the power rankings, with Vancouver still leading the charts. For more insights, check out Portland Timbers and MLS Power Rankings.

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