Nico Hansen has 4 saves for Rapids in 0-0 tie with Timbers

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 18). Nico Hansen has 4 saves for Rapids in 0-0 tie with Timbers. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/nico-hansen-has-4-saves-for-rapids-in-0-0-tie-with-timbers/article_63a8c90a-a6e1-53d8-a518-985463a8225c.html

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Nico Hansen made four saves for the Colorado Rapids as they drew 0-0 with the Portland Timbers on Saturday night. This result extends the Rapids' winless streak to five games and secures Hansen's seventh shutout of the season. The Timbers, who also failed to score, have now gone seven consecutive matches without a victory.
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On October 18, 2026, Nico Hansen made four saves for the Colorado Rapids in a scoreless draw against the Portland Timbers. The game ended with both teams failing to score any goals, resulting in a 0-0 tie. This marks the seventh shutout of the season for Hansen and brings the Rapids' winless streak to five games. Meanwhile, the Timbers are also struggling, having not won in their last seven matches. Both teams will be looking to break their losing streaks; the Rapids will host Vancouver next Saturday, while the Timbers face Charlotte at home.

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Ore. PORTLAND Rapids Timbers the Colorado Rapids

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Nico Hansen PERSON · 2× Rapids ORG · 2× Timbers ORG · 2× Charlotte ORG · 1× James Pantemis PERSON · 1× Ore. GPE · 1× PORTLAND GPE · 1× Vancouver ORG · 1× the Colorado Rapids ORG · 1× the Portland Timbers ORG · 1×

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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Nico Hansen has 4 saves for the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night in 0-0 tie with the Portland Timbers.
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2026-10-18 · Toronto Star
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Nico Hansen has 4 saves for the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night in 0-0 tie with the Portland Timbers. asserted
Hansen → have → Timbers
Nico Hansen had his seventh shutout this season. asserted
Hansen → have → shutout
James Pantemis had won save for the Timbers (9-14-7) are winless in seven straight. asserted
Pantemis → win → seven
Timbers: Host Charlotte next Saturday. ___ asserted
Timbers → host → Charlotte
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