Zarek Valentin scored for the Timbers, who were stung when they lost veteran defender Nat Borchers to what appeared to be a left ankle injury late in the first half. The Timbers were already without defender Liam Ridgewell, who has a strained right calf and will also miss the MLS All-Star Game against Arsenal next week in San Jose. The Galaxy were without defender Ashley Cole because of a sore hamstring, and midfielder Steven Gerrard, who has a leg injury. Portland's early struggles on defense and the loss of Borchers came as rumors swirled concerning the Timbers' interest in former Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor, who was at the match. Portland's Darlington Nagbe got a good chance with a clear shot in the 86th minute but the ball sailed just over the crossbar. Nagbe, who has also been playing with the U.S.