And with Portland, Crepeau’s story is still being written.

Cristhian Paredes scored just before halftime, Maxime Crépeau had his third shutout of the season and the Portland Timbers beat Los Angeles FC 1-0 to snap a three-game winless streak ...

When LAFC (10-6-6, 36 points) attempted to challenge back, it was often Finn Surman shutting down the dangerous Denis Bouanga, or Maxime Crepeau reminding everyone why the Timbers pay him to be the ...

Giovanni Savarese's side looks to extend its winning streak to five games against a team that's putting together a strong ...

LAFC’s Marco Delgado, left, passes the ball as the Portland Timbers’ Cristhian Paredes defends during their MLS match on Friday night at BMO Stadium. Portland won, 1-0, on a goal by Paredes.

With the secondary transfer window opening Thursday, Coach Steve Cherundolo says of his short-handed squad: “We need players. I think that’s clear.” ...

LAFC’s Marco Delgado, left, passes the ball as the Portland Timbers’ Cristhian Paredes defends during their MLS match on Friday night at BMO Stadium. Portland won, 1-0, on a goal by Paredes.

LAFC’s Marco Delgado, left, passes the ball as the Portland Timbers’ Cristhian Paredes defends during their MLS match on Friday night at BMO Stadium. Portland won, 1-0, on a goal by Paredes.

LAFC’s Marco Delgado, left, passes the ball as the Portland Timbers’ Cristhian Paredes defends during their MLS match on Friday night at BMO Stadium. Portland won, 1-0, on a goal by Paredes.

LAFC’s Marco Delgado, left, passes the ball as the Portland Timbers’ Cristhian Paredes defends during their MLS match on Friday night at BMO Stadium. Portland won, 1-0, on a goal by Paredes.

That wasn’t enough to prevent Portland’s first win at BMO Stadium in four years. Portland Timbers goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau dives to make a save during an MLS match against LAFC on Friday night at BMO ...