Rapids beat Timbers 2-0, clinch playoff berth

Published October 23, 2021 10:27 PM

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Dominique Badji and Diego Rubio each scored a goal and Braian Galván had two assists to help the Colorado Rapids beat the Portland Timbers 2-0 and clinch a playoff spot. Badji’s header in first-half stoppage time opened the scoring and Rubio scored in the 63rd minute for Colorado (15-6-10). Portland (14-13-4) has lost three straight following a eight-game unbeaten streak that included seven wins.