The Colorado Rapids Soccer Club battled through a physical and energetic contest at Providence Park but ultimately succumbed to a 2-1 loss against the Portland Timbers on Wednesday night.
Playing the second game in eight days, interim head coach Steve Cooke made six changes to the starting lineup from last weekend’s 1-0 home loss against D.C. United. Defenders Mike da Fonte, Kortne Ford and Mekeil Williams were tasked with slowing down one of the most prolific attacks in MLS. Luis Gil made his first start in burgundy in the middle of the park, while Dillon Serna and Joshua Gatt would accompany Kevin Doyle in offense.