LAFC out to snap offensive doldrums against rising Timbers

Los Angeles FC's struggles on offense will be in full view Saturday when they play host to the resurgent Portland Timbers.LAFC (10-7-4, 34 points) has been dealt consecutive 1-0 defeats, the most recent of which came on the road Wednesday against the Colorado Rapids. The club had been held without a goal just two other times in MLS play, both scoreless draws.Immediately following the World Cup break, LAFC were an offensive machine with 10 goals in three matches. But August arrived with four consecutive one-goal games across all competitions.