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Sporting KC keeps rolling, beats Timbers 2-1

Updated Nov. 10, 2022 11:34 a.m. ET

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C.J. Sapong and Aurelien Collin scored first-half goals andSporting Kansas City extended its unbeaten streak to eight MLSgames Saturday night in a 2-1 win over Portland.

It was a predictable result of two teams heading in oppositedirections. Kansas City hasn't lost a in eight MLS games and twoU.S. Open Cup ones since May 21, while the Timbers are winless intheir past six.

Portland coach John Spencer promoted forward Eddie Johnson anddefender Steve Purdy into the starting lineup. They replacedforward Kenny Cooper - the team's second highest-paid player - anddefender Jeremy Hall. Cooper and Hall had started the Timbers'previous 15 games.

Portland's offense was stagnant for the game's first 40 minutes,but perked up just before halftime. The Timbers produced a coupleof chances, one resulting in a goal seconds before halftime, whenDarlington Nagbe ripped a 20-yard shot past Kansas City goalieJimmy Nielsen to cut the deficit to 2-1.

Kansas City, which played a road-heavy MLS schedule early in theseason, will play 11 of its next 12 matches at home.

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