Rafael Navarro scores two goals in St. Louis CITY SC draw

Rafael Navarro made his first start for St. Louis CITY SC on Wednesday in a 2-2 draw against the Portland Timbers. The Brazilian striker scored his first goal 34 seconds into the match and added a second in the 51st minute. Portland forward Kristoffer Velde countered with two goals, including an equalizer from a free kick in the 89th minute. The performance by Navarro followed his recent trade from the Colorado Rapids. With the draw, St. Louis CITY SC extended its unbeaten run to 15 consecutive matches across all competitions. The team currently holds sixth place in the Western Conference with 38 points and remains two points behind FC Dallas for a home playoff position. St. Louis CITY SC hosts Minnesota United FC this Saturday at Energizer Park.

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