HOUSTON — Dominique Badji scored goals in each half and the Colorado Rapids beat the Houston Dynamo 3-2 on Saturday night to clinch a top-two seed and first-round bye in the MLS Cup playoffs.
The Rapids (14-5-12) also gained ground in the Supporters’ Shield race, closing within two points of league-leading FC Dallas. Colorado has three games left to play and FC Dallas has two. Houston (7-13-11) was eliminated from playoff contention.
Dillon Powers assisted Badji’s goals in the 12th and 54th minutes.
Shkelzen Gashi gave Colorado a 3-1 lead in the 79th minute with a low skidder from beyond the area.