Rapids lose seventh consecutive game

COMM E RCE CI T Y» Adama Diomande scored twice and Los Angeles FC clinched a playoff spot in its expansion season with a 30 victory over the Rapids on Saturday night.

Diomande turned on Lee Nguyen’s pass with a leftfooted finish from the middle of the area to make it 20 in the 42nd minute. Diomande ran behind Aaron Kovar’s and finished with his right foot to cap the scoring in the 48th.

Walker Zimmerman opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a header off a defensive deflection of a corner for LAFC (1588).

The Rapids (6196) lost their seventh in a row and have been outscored 221 during that stretch.

Atlanta United 2, Revolu

tion 1. Sixteen-ATLANTA » yearold George Bello scored his first professional goal for Atlanta United.

Bello opened the scoring in the 17th minute. He became the sixthyoungest player to score an MLS goal at 16 years, 257 days. Galaxy 1, Sporting KC 1, tie. KANSAS CITY, KAN .» Johnny Russell scored in the 83rd minute and Sporting Kansas City clinched a playoff spot.

Timbers 4, Real Salt Lake

1. Sebastian SA N DY, UTA H » Blanco had a firsthalf assist and scored backtoback goals in the second half to power Portland.

FC Dallas 2, Orlando City

0. Santiago FRISCO, TEX A S » Mosquera and Victor Ulloa scored backtoback goals in the second half.

Union 5, Minnesota Unit

ed 1. Fabrice-CHESTER, PA . » Jean Picault scored twice in the first half and added a late assist in Philadelphia’s victory over Minnesota United.

Impact 3, Crew 0. MONTRE

AL» Saphir Taider scored on a penalty kick and had assists to help Montreal beat Columbus.