T2sday: Doldrums in Denver

In this week’s edition of T2sday, we recap a loss in Denver, where academy forward Jamin Gogo Peters scored his second goal of the season, assisted by a certain Brazilian who looks to be headed to the Timbers first team.

Colorado Rapids 2 vs. Portland Timbers 2: 3–1

Going into Sunday, Portland Timbers 2 had yet to notch a regulation win in the MLS NEXT Pro season. That trend unfortunately continued as they dropped yet another road result — this time a 3-1 loss to the Colorado Rapids 2.

The Tiny Trees found themselves in the hole early, as Rapids 2 scored in just the sixth minute. A long diagonal ball found a Colorado fullback in space, who drove to the endline and cut the ball back into the…