'Your papers, please' must never be heard in America

A superstorm, a nor'easter and a pair of corresponding postponements stood between D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls playing their decisive playoff contest as planned. But when the match finally unfolded Thursday at Red Bull Arena, the drama proved worth the wait.

Kenny Cooper scored early and the Portland Timbers preserved their Major League Soccer playoff chances with a 1-1 draw at D.C. United on Wednesday.