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Rapids beat Timbers 1-0 and secure a playoff spot for the first time since 2016

Two things happened in tonight’s match between the Colorado Rapids and Portland Timbers.

First, the big one. The Rapids would’ve been in the playoffs with a tie but that wasn’t good enough for Kellyn Acosta. After subbing on in the 58th minute, the midfielder took on a defender and soundly found the back of the net to put the Burgundy Boys up 1-0.

Second, there was a ... questionable call. In the 16th minute, the Rapids were initially awarded a penalty kick for a handball in the box on Portland defender Bill Tuiloma.