DENVER (AP) _ Jaime Moreno scored three goals as D.C. United beat the Colorado Rapids 5-2 on Saturday night in Major League Soccer.

Moreno, who has seven goals this season, gave United a 2-1 lead on a penalty kick in the 59th minute. He converted on a header in the 62nd minute and completed the scoring in the 78th minute.

Carey Talley and Carlos Llamosa also scored, and Marco Etcheverry had three assists for United (2-5-1). Scott Vermillion and Junior Agogo scored for the Rapids (4-5-0).

A crowd of 7,125 attended the game at Mile High Stadium.