PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Santiago Moreno scored in the 10th minute for Portland on Saturday night, Maxime Crépeau had his first shutout of the season and the Timbers beat Sporting Kansas City 1-0.

First Half_1, Portland, Moreno, 2 (Da Costa), 10th minute. Second Half_None. Goalies_Sporting Kansas City, John Pulskamp, Ryan Schewe; Portland, Maxime Crepeau, Trey Muse.

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