Cristhian Paredes scores a goal, Timbers beat LAFC 1-0, snap 3-game winless streak
Ian Smith played an arcing corner kick into the center of the area and Paredes went up high for a header that deflected of the back post into the net to give Portland (10-7-7) a 1-0 lead in the 45th minute.
Crépeau has three saves this season.
Los Angeles (10-6-6) played to a 3-3 tie with the LA Galaxy, the defending MLS Cup champions, on Saturday to snap a three-game win streak.
Hugo Lloris stopped three shots for LAFC.
LAFC's Eddie Segura (red card) served a one-game suspension. Kenny Nielsen, a 23-year-old who made his MLS debut, started in Segura's place.
The Timbers and LAFC played to a 3-3 tie April 19.
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