{
  "id": 14614415,
  "title": "Marcus Reus has goal, assist to back JT Marcinkowski as Galaxy blank Timbers 2-0",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/marcus-reus-has-goal-assist-to-back-jt-marcinkowski-as-galaxy-blank",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-15T04:56:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/10/14/marcus-reus-has-goal-assist-to-back-jt-marcinkowski-as-galaxy-blank-timbers-2-0"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Carson, California (AP) — In a match between Los Angeles Galaxy and Portland Timbers on Wednesday, Marco Reus scored a goal and provided an assist that helped JT Marcinkowski's team secure a 2-0 victory. Reus marked his eighth goal of the season, achieved with the help of Robert Taylor and Pablo Ruiz. Justin Haak added the fourth goal of the campaign for the Galaxy in the 80th minute. JT Marcinkowski stopped 5 shots for the Galaxy, contributing his fourth shutout in 24 appearances this season. James Pantemis of Portland conceded three shots. The Galaxy's win improved their record to 6-4-5 at home, while the Timbers dropped to 2-10-3 on the road. The two teams had previously drawn 1-1 in Portland.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Marcus Reus scores goal, provides assist for JT Marcinkowski's team",
    "JT Marcinkowski makes 4th shutout in 24 appearances this season",
    "Galaxy's win improves record to 6-4-5 at home"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Marco Reus's offensive production and JT Marcinkowski's defensive reliability solidify the Galaxy's home dominance while highlighting the Portland Timbers' ongoing struggles to secure results on the road.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Marcus Reus has goal, assist to back JT Marcinkowski as Galaxy blank Timbers 2-0",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/marcus-reus-has-goal-assist-to-back-jt-marcinkowski-as-galaxy-blank-14616848",
        "published": "2026-10-15T04:51:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}