Kevin Molino scored two goals and Minnesota United beat the Portland Timbers 3-1 in the season opener for both teams. Molino's goals comes after a scoreless first half.
The Timbers broke open a 1-1 stalemate to beat the Earthquakes 3-1. The Timbers secured a playoff spot and will face Real Salt Lake in the opening round.
The Portland Timbers and Minnesota United played to a scoreless draw at a rain-soaked Providence Park, delaying Minnesota's bid for a berth in the MLS playoffs.
MLS officials have met with supporters' groups from the Seattle Sounders and the Portland Timbers to discuss a new league policy that bans fan displays deemed as political.
An own goal put United up in the 25th minute and held on for a 1-0 victory over the Timbers. It was United's second straight win after a three-game losing streak.
Brian Fernandez scored twice and the Portland Timbers held off Chicago 3-2 on Wednesday night with the Fire playing a man down for 60 minutes of the match.
Brian Fernandez scored his second goal of the match in the 51st minute, moments after Seattle had pulled even, and the Portland Timbers beat the Sounders 2-1.