The Portland Timbers extended their winning streak to six, while the Colorado Rapids extended their losing streak to six tonight in Commerce City.
The Rapids started the first half disjointed and a bit reckless and head referee Sorin Stoica tried to set the tone by issuing Shkelzen Gashi a yellow card just three minutes in. There would be two more yellows in the first half: Danny Wilson in the 23rd minute and then Diego Valeri in the 38th minute for not backing off on a Colorado free kick.