Sunday, October 25, 2015

Timbers Overpower Rapids In Regular-Season Finale, Clinch Berth In Playoffs; Portland To Host Sporting KC In Knockout Playoff Match

At Portland, Oregon:

In the Major League Soccer regular-season finale for both clubs on Sunday, Darlington Nagbe scored twice in the first half (5', 33') while Jorge Villafana (63') and Fanendo Adi (88'); his franchise record 16th tally of the season) each delivered a second-half goal as the Portland Timbers dominated the visiting Colorado Rapids 4-1 to lock up a berth in the MLS Cup Playoffs for the second time in three years.

The Timbers, who finished third in the Western Conference standings, will host Sporing Kansas City in a knockout-round match this coming Thursday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (UniMas, ROOT Sports Northwest).

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