Well, Sunday was pretty fun.

The Portland Timbers kicked off their 2021 MLS Cup Playoff campaign with a bang as they raced past Minnesota United in the first round behind a virtuoso second-half performance from Sebastian Blanco.

Their reward? Playing on Thanksgiving on the road in the Western Conference Semifinals at the home of the top seed in the West, the Colorado Rapids.

Here’s what to expect from the hosts and how the Timbers can keep dancing in the playoffs.

The Colorado Rapids in 2021

The Rapids are the new “the team is the star” squad in MLS.