Ok, we had a chance to clinch a playoff spot last Saturday in Sandy and we saw how that went. Then we had a chance to do it Wednesday night and gave it away. 3rd time is the charm, right? If we beat Portland tomorrow night if we draw and Vancouver loses or if Minnesota or the Galaxy don't win we clinch. We can also clinch even if we lose if the Galaxy lose and Vancouver doesn't win (Vancouver doesn't win and either the Galaxy lose or Minnesota and LAFC draw. Also if we win And Minnesota and Vancouver don't win and the Galaxy lose we clinch a home playoff gamed.
Got all that? Really what matters here is a win really puts us in the driver's seat for a top 3 finish, and draw keeps us in good shape for that. A loss and its hold on to your butts time as Portland will be within 3 points with an easier schedule since they don't have to travel and play the Revs. Kickoff tomorrow is at 7pm and it sounds like Richard Fleming will be back in the booth from his health and safety protocol absences the last two games.
Disciplinary Report:
ONE CAUTION FROM SUSPENSION: M Collen Warner
TWO CAUTIONS FROM SUSPENSION: D Lalas Abubakar, D Danny Wilson, M Braian Galvan
The injury report is clean so hopefully that means Namli and Rosenberry will be available tomorrow.
If Rosenberry can't go I think we see Kelly get the start. That may cause some knock on changes if Fraser feels like he needs defensive help (like not playing Namli in front of him). If Namli can't go Barrios will IMO.
Prediction: 2-1 win, goals by Rubio and Trusty. Portland's offense has been a bit better than ours but our defense is much better. The Timbers are coming off a crushing defeat at home to their rival Vancouver, and I don't think you bounce back from that by coming to altitude on short rest. Colorado hasn't had to travel and had a couple of core guys (Abubakar, Namli) get some rest on Wednesday. I think that's enough to make the difference in this one as the Rapids book their spot in the playoffs.
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