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.

It may look different this season, but the Leagues Cup is set to return for 2025, as all 20 Liga MX sides and 18 of 30 MLS clubs take on the annual tournament.