For every five times Kenny Cooper ruins a move by being offside, he scores a goal. Usually its more than five for every one, but this is a big game for the Portland Timbers with a playoff spot on the line so he decided to step his game up. The Timbers' striker was able to get in between a couple defenders and nod home the go-ahead goal for DC in the 24th minute to put the visitors on track to pick up the three points they so desperately need.
D.C. United Vs. Portland Timbers Live, 2011 MLS: Timbers In Front Thanks To Kenny Cooper
The goal came courtesy of a cross from Rodney Wallace, even if it wasn't the smoothest of crosses. Wallace's cross was deflected, but it found its way right to the top of the six-yard box where Brandon McDonald thought it best to watch Cooper slide in and score instead of actually challenging for the ball.
The Timbers can move into a tie with the Red Bulls for 10th place and the final playoff spot with a win, but things would be as bad for DC as they are good for Portland if the Timbers win. Anything except for a win tonight eliminates DC from the playoff race so they better find an extra gear.
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