Colorado Rapids 2 are back on home turf to battle Portland Timbers 2 on Saturday, June 20. Kickoff at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park is set for 6:00 p.m. MT. Fresh off their recent shootout victory over Ventura County FC on the road, Rapids 2 head into this weekend's matchup aiming to string together a strong run of results. Although Ventura County FC took the early lead in the eighth minute, Colorado continued to push and create chances. Using halftime to reignite their spirits, the visiting team kept the pressure on as they searched for an equalizer. After receiving two red cards in the final minutes of the match, Rapids 2 were reduced to nine men but never let the odds count them out. Chris Aquino's free kick in the fourth minute of added time leveled the match. Aquino's goal is his second of the season, both of which have come from free kicks just beyond the top of the box. The winner of the extra point would be determined by kicks from the penalty mark, with Kendall Starks making a massive save and Jabari De Coteau clinching the extra point. Standing in Rapids 2's way on Saturday is a Portland Timbers2 side that has won the majority of its matches on the road this season. However, in their most recent outing as the visiting team, Timbers2 fell 4-1 to Real Monarchs. Last season, Colorado walked away with all six points from their two meetings with Timbers2, including a 1-0 victory in their most recent matchup. Rapids 2 earned their sixth clean sheet of the season and extended their unbeaten run to seven matches at the time. The team will look to build on this success as they face Portland Timbers2 at home. With a strong performance, Colorado Rapids 2 can move up the standings and gain momentum for the rest of the season. The match against Portland Timbers2 is a crucial one for Rapids 2, and they will need to be at their best to come out on top. The team's recent win over Ventura County FC has given them confidence, and they will look to carry this momentum into the match against Portland Timbers2. Colorado Rapids 2 have a tough task ahead of them, but with players like Chris Aquino and Jabari De Coteau, they have the talent and determination to succeed.