Thu. Apr 23rd, 2026
C38 tifo vs Portland Timbers
Centennial 38 unveils a Pokemon themed TIFO against Portland Timbers. Photo Credit: Spencer Baldwin

Commerce City, CO– The Colorado Rapids took all three points in their home opener against the Portland Timbers. Goals from Hamzat Ojedrian and Lucas Herrington sealed the 2-0 win, with Portland’s Jimer Fory getting his marching orders late to help the Rapids see out the result. Here are some photos from the much-needed three points.

Ojediran and Manyoma Goal celebration
Hamzat Ojediran celebrates his goal against Portland with a hug with Alexis Manyoma. Photo Credit: Spencer Baldwin
Cole Bassett Portland
Cole Bassett makes his first appearance at DICK’s Sporting Goods Park as a Portland Timber in a 2-0 win for Colorado. Photo Credit: Spencer Baldwin
Matt Wells sideline
Matt Wells yelling instructions to his players in a 2-0 win over Portland Timbers. Photo Credit: Spencer Baldwin
Rob Burch set piece
Rob Burch helps instruct Rapids players on an attacking set piece. His corner tactic led to Lucas Herrington’s goal to seal the win. Photo Credit: Spencer Baldwin
Lucas Herrington goal celebration
It was all smiles after Lucas Herrington put Colorado up
2-0 against the Timbers, with Reggie Cannon celebrating the goal with the young center back. Photo Credit: Spencer Baldwin
Jimer Fory red card
Jimer Fory knelt down in shock after receiving a red card for a dangerous tackle on Colorado midfielder Paxten Aaronson. Photo Credit: Spencer Baldwin
Matt Wells sideline
Matt Wells goes to shake Portland Timbers head coach Phil Neville after a 2-0 win. Photo Credit: Spencer Baldwin

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