Jaro nets a brace, Timbers shut out Rapids 3-0

Portland Timbers forward Jaroslaw Niezgoda (11) sets up for a play during the second half of an MLS soccer match against FC Cincinnati, Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Jaroslaw Niezgoda tallied a pair of second half goals, Sebastian Blanco netted a penalty kick right before half time, and the Portland Timbers earned a crucial three points with a 3-0 home win over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night.

The Timbers improve to 4-6-7 on the year, on 19 points through 17 matches played. They are at the halfway point of the regular season.

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