Rapids clinch playoff berth with win over Timbers

Dominique Badji and Diego Rubio scored to lead the host Colorado Rapids to a comfortable 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers, which helped them clinch a playoff berth in the Western Conference.

The Rapids (15-6-10, 55 points) clinched a playoff spot in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2010 (the year they won their lone MLS Cup title) and 2011. Colorado moved to three points behind conference frontrunner Se