Nagbe helps Timbers beat FC Dallas 2-0

FRISCO, Texas - Darlington Nagbe and Maximiliano Urruti scored to lead the Portland Timbers to a 2-0 win over FC Dallas on Saturday night.

Portland (12-9-13) moved into the final playoff spot pending Vancouver's home game against Colorado. FC Dallas (16-12-6) retained the No. 4 spot, but only needed a draw to earn the third seed and a bye in the knockout round.

If the Whitecaps beat the Rapids on Saturday night, the Timbers are eliminated from playoff contention. If the Whitecaps tie or lose to the Rapids, Portland is into the postseason.

Nagbe scored in the 43rd minute on a long-distance shot that ricocheted off defender Zach Loyd and drifted into the upper left corner of the goal. It was his first MLS regular-season goal since Oct. 6, 2013.

Urruti added his 10th goal in the 82nd minute.

FC Dallas had won eight consecutive home games.