Major League Soccer Regular Season - 2
Colorado Rapids 2 - 0 FT Portland Timbers
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
7' H. Ojediran
22' Josh Atencio
HT
53' L. Herrington (D. Sealy)
57' ↓ A. Harris ↑D. Yapi
59' ↓ H. Ojediran ↑W. Frederick
↓ F. Mora ↑K. Kelsy 68'
73' Lucas Herrington
James Pantemis 73'
↓ G. Guerra ↑A. Lassiter 75'
Jímer Fory 77'
82' ↓ J. Travis ↑K. Rosenberry
82' ↓ D. Sealy ↑T. Ku-DiPietro
82' ↓ J. Atencio ↑C. Ronan
Diego Chará 83'
↓ D. Chara ↑K. Miller 84'
↓ Antony ↑I. Smith 84'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Colorado Rapids
Goalkeepers
Z. Steffen 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Cannon 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
R. Holding 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
L. Herrington 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
J. Travis
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Aaronson 
ARCHITECT
8
Key Passes
8
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
H. Ojediran
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
J. Atencio
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Forwards
D. Sealy
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Rafael Navarro
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Harris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
BENCH
N. Hansen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Cobb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Rosenberry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Ku-DiPietro
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
C. Ronan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Frederick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Manyoma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Yapi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Portland Timbers
Goalkeepers
J. Pantemis
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Defenders
B. Bye
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
F. Surman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bonetig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Fory 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
4
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Midfielders
D. Chara
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
C. Bassett 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Antony
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
F. Mora
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
K. Velde
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
G. Guerra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
T. Muse
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Jura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Lassiter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Kelsy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/29/2025 | Portland Timbers | 2 - 1 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | Providence Park |
| 03/23/2025 | Colorado Rapids | 0 - 3 | Portland Timbers | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| 09/15/2024 | Colorado Rapids | 2 - 1 | Portland Timbers | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| 08/02/2024 | Portland Timbers | 4 - 0 | Colorado Rapids | Leagues Cup | Providence Park |
| 02/25/2024 | Portland Timbers | 4 - 1 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | Providence Park |
| 09/24/2023 | Portland Timbers | 3 - 2 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | Providence Park |
| 07/13/2023 | Colorado Rapids | 0 - 0 | Portland Timbers | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| 06/26/2022 | Portland Timbers | 3 - 0 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | Providence Park |
| 05/01/2022 | Colorado Rapids | 2 - 0 | Portland Timbers | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
05/29/2025
03/23/2025
09/15/2024
08/02/2024
02/25/2024
09/24/2023
07/13/2023
06/26/2022
05/01/2022
Colorado Rapids Win
Portland Timbers Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 1 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 1 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +19
P: 10 GD: +20
P: 11 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -18
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Rapids Roll Over Timbers in First Leg Clash
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. Our take: Colorado established total authority with an early breakthrough, setting up a massive 2-0 advantage before heading to the Pacific Northwest for the return leg.
The Early Blitz
Colorado wasted no time putting the Timbers under the microscope. The Intensity spiked immediately when H. Ojediran hammered home the opener in just the seventh minute. The Rapids edged possession at 54 percent but turned the attacking third into an absolute shooting gallery, peppering the Portland goal. A staggering 18 total corners between the two sides underscored the relentless wave of set-piece pressure. Portland struggled to find a foothold, relying heavily on their goalkeeper to keep the scoreline respectable during this initial onslaught.
Turning the Screw
Just as the visitors looked to reset after the break, the Rapids struck again. In the 53rd minute, D. Sealy carved out the perfect opportunity for L. Herrington, who doubled the advantage. The true maestro, however, was Paxten Aaronson. He pulled every string in midfield, delivering eight key passes and tilting the Balance entirely in Colorado's favor. Portland's shot-stopper racked up eight crucial saves, heroically denying what could have easily been a blowout. The visitors simply could not match the sheer volume of Colorado's 25 attempts.
Seeing Out the Result
Any hope of a late Portland revival evaporated in the 77th minute. Jímer Fory saw red for a reckless foul, leaving the Timbers a man down and severely compromising their Stakes in this two-leg tie. The Rapids managed the final stages with ease, content with their clean sheet. Now, the burden shifts entirely to Portland. With a two-goal deficit and a suspended defender, the Timbers face a monumental task when they host the decisive second leg on October 18.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Jímer Fory impact the match?
Fory's 77th-minute dismissal killed Portland's late momentum, forcing them to defend deep and abandon any hope of scoring a crucial away goal.
What made Paxten Aaronson the Man of the Match?
Aaronson dictated the tempo flawlessly, tearing Portland's defense apart with eight key passes and orchestrating Colorado's relentless attacking phases.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A High-Scoring First Leg Awaits
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 51/100. An intriguing first-leg clash where Colorado's explosive attack meets Portland's desperation to flip the script.
The Setup
The Colorado Rapids host the Portland Timbers in this crucial opening leg on February 28, 2026. A strong Form rating heavily favors the hosts, who have started the campaign hot with three wins from five and a barrage of early-season goals. Portland, languishing down in 14th place, carry a modest Balance into the fixture but possess the counter-attacking firepower to cause problems on the road. With the return leg scheduled for October 18 in Portland, the Stakes demand that Colorado build a comfortable cushion today. Expect plenty of offensive action; the data promises a goals-guaranteed affair, amplified by a solid Stars rating that highlights individual brilliance on both sides.
Key Battle
The defining clash will take place between Colorado's high-flying forward line and Portland's vulnerable defensive block. The visitors must weather the early storm and disrupt the hosts' rhythm in the final third, while the Rapids will look to stretch the pitch, bypass the midfield, and relentlessly exploit the gaps left by a team desperate to salvage their season.
Our Prediction
We expect the home side to dictate the tempo and secure a vital first-leg lead. Colorado's sheer volume of attacking transitions should overwhelm the visitors, resulting in a high-scoring victory that leaves Portland with a mountain to climb in the reverse fixture.