Suspension
Timbers defender Paparatto is suspended for one game, in addition to being fined an unnamed amount, as a result of an incident that occurred during Sunday’s 4-2 home defeat against the Sounders. Paparatto struck the head of opponent Chad Marshall while defending a corner kick. At the time Paparatto received a yellow card for the infraction.
Colorado Rapids 2-2 Portland Timbers 2
Diego Valeri scores right before halftime (43’) to give the visitors the lead at halftime, but Dillon Powers converts a penalty kick early in the second half (48’) to even the score. Deshorn Brown puts the Rapids ahead (66’) but Gastón Fernández equalizes (76’) to ensure the game ends in a draw. In the Western Conference the Timbers and Rapids are in sixth and seventh place, respectively.