Timbers rally to beat Sporting KC 2-1

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Late goals from Brian Fernandez and Jeremy Ebobisse led the Portland Timbers to a comeback 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City and into playoff position Saturday as the playoff race in Major League Soccer tightens.
In the fourth minute of stoppage time, Portland’s Diego Valeri chipped a ball across the face of goal and Fernandez ran to the opposite post to head it in.
Ebobisse equalized for the Timbers in the 83rd minute on a quick counter-attack. Diego Chara cros