Kellyn Acosta keenly controlled the ball in the box as he darted right. Coming off the bench calm he passed a Portland defender with a dribble. The Rapids 25-year-old midfielder had the game on his foot in the 83rd minute. Acosta hammered his right boot into the ball, sending it flying into the upper right corner of the net.
It was all Colorado needed for a 1-0 win in Portland, the club’s second win ever in Oregon. The late goal from the former U.S. Men’s National Team midfielder, Acosta, sent the Colorado Rapids to the playoffs for the first time in four years.
The ball was won by Colorado native Sam Vines, pushed over to Diego Rubio and onto the foot of designated player Younes Namli. The first-year attacker made his move and rushed up the field. Rolling the ball back over to Rubio, who easily found Acosta.
Acosta found glory.
Colorado last made the playoffs in 2016 when they made a surprising run to the Western Conference Final. Last season they were alive until Decision Day but couldn’t complete a miracle run in the first few moments under Robin Fraser. In 2020, the coach’s first full season, the Rapids can still finish from anywhere 5th to 8th in the West. Normally MLS’ playoffs are only seven teams deep.
This was just the second win and 7th point the Rapids have earned in 11 all-time matches in Portland.
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