Galaxy look to extend conference lead vs. Timbers

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On a march toward the glory days of their past, the Los Angeles Galaxy will be out to pad their lead atop the Western Conference standings on Saturday in a matchup with the visiting Portland Timbers in Carson, Calif.

With Wednesday's 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids, the Galaxy (13-5-7, 46 points) broke from a three-way tie for the top spot in the conference to have it