Evander had two goals and an assist in the Portland Timbers' 4-2 win over the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday. The Timbers (12-10-7, 43 points) are 8-0-2 in their last 10 regular-season home matches. The victory allows eighth-place Portland to keep pace in the congested Western Conference playoff race.

Evander scored a pair of goals and the Portland Timbers remained in play for the postseason with a 4-2 victory over the LA Galaxy on Wednesday night.

Portland's recent form has been a rollercoaster, with a narrow 2-1 loss away to Colorado Rapids following a spirited 1-0 home win against rivals Seattle Sounders, a thrilling 4-4 home draw with St Louis City and a 3-2 away defeat to LA Galaxy, setting the stage for a perfect opportunity for revenge in this encounter.

Portland Timbers will take on Los Angeles Galaxy in MLS this midweek. The Portland Timbers face a pivotal match against the high-flying Los Angeles Galaxy at Providence Park as the MLS season enters its final stages.

Evander nets a pair of goals as Portland defeats the LA Galaxy.

The win marked Portland’s first against LA in the last eight meetings between the two clubs and solidified Portland’s standing in the Western Conference’s eighth place.