Major League Soccer Gameweek 22
Colorado Rapids 1 - 0 FT Real Salt Lake
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
14' H. Ojediran
HT
49' R. Holding
A. Hezarkhani 54'
58' R. Cannon (Y. Maziz)
M. Guilavogui 61'
↓ D. Yedlin ↑J. Sanabria 64'
↓ A. Hezarkhani ↑D. Luna 64'
N. Caliskan 67'
71' ↓ Y. Maziz ↑D. Phillip
↓ P. Ruiz ↑C. Guske 72'
78' ↓ W. Frederick ↑J. Atencio
C. Guske 80'
↓ A. Katranis ↑S. Lobjanidze 81'
J. J. Arias 89'
90'+1 ↓ Rafael Navarro ↑D. Yapi
90'+2 M. Navarro
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Colorado Rapids
Goalkeepers
Adam Beaudry 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
93
Minutes
Defenders
Reggie Cannon 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Rob Holding 
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
81
Passes
9
Duels
Loïc Williams
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
87
Passes
9
Duels
Miguel Navarro 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Hamzat Ojediran
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
77
Passes
13
Duels
Wayne Frederick 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Paxten Aaronson 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Youssef Maziz 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7
Rating
Georgi Minoungou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Rafael Navarro 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Bryan Dowd
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kosi Thompson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keegan Rosenberry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Cobb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua Atencio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Tchoumba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Donavan Phillip
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darren Yapi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Harris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Real Salt Lake
Goalkeepers
Rafael Cabral
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kobi Henry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Arias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sam Junqua 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
DeAndre Yedlin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
64
Entry
Pablo Ruiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Noel Caliskan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexandros Katranis
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Forwards
Aiden Hezarkhani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
64
Entry
Sergi Solans
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morgan Guilavogui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Mason Stajduhar
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lukas Engel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Manuel Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Moisa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Colin Guske
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Luna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saba Lobzhanidze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominik Marczuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lineker Rodrigues
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/17/2026 | Real Salt Lake | 2 - 1 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | America First Field |
| 10/05/2025 | Real Salt Lake | 1 - 0 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | Rio Tinto Stadium |
| 05/18/2025 | Colorado Rapids | 1 - 0 | Real Salt Lake | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| 07/21/2024 | Colorado Rapids | 3 - 2 | Real Salt Lake | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| 05/19/2024 | Real Salt Lake | 5 - 3 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | America First Field |
| 03/10/2024 | Real Salt Lake | 1 - 2 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | America First Field |
| 10/22/2023 | Colorado Rapids | 0 - 1 | Real Salt Lake | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| 09/03/2023 | Real Salt Lake | 2 - 0 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | America First Field |
| 05/25/2023 | Colorado Rapids | 0 - 1 | Real Salt Lake | US Open Cup | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| 05/21/2023 | Colorado Rapids | 2 - 3 | Real Salt Lake | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
05/17/2026
10/05/2025
05/18/2025
07/21/2024
05/19/2024
03/10/2024
10/22/2023
09/03/2023
05/25/2023
05/21/2023
Colorado Rapids Win
Real Salt Lake Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +26
P: 19 GD: +7
P: 19 GD: +6
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 20 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: +3
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -12
P: 18 GD: -27
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +30
P: 25 GD: +4
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +14
P: 25 GD: +1
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 24 GD: -2
P: 25 GD: -6
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 23 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Colorado Rapids
Real Salt Lake
Colorado Rapids
Real Salt Lake
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Cannon's Strike Breaches Real Salt Lake's Defences at Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. Our verdict: Despite utterly dominating the ball and the shot count, Colorado needed a solitary second-half strike to dispatch a defensively stubborn Real Salt Lake.
The Early Siege
The hosts set up an absolute attacking siege at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, refusing to let the visitors breathe. Colorado Rapids dominated possession with 65 percent of the ball, dictating the tempo and pressing high up the pitch. A high Intensity rating underscores just how one-sided the early phases felt, with the hosts unleashing a barrage of attempts. They generated a massive 14-4 shot advantage over the course of the match, treating the opposition half like a shooting gallery. At the heart of this comfortable structure was Rob Holding, who orchestrated the play from the back and snuffed out any rare counter-attacking ideas before they could even materialize. Despite the overwhelming volume of pressure and numerous entries into the penalty area, a lack of clinical finishing meant the deadlock remained firmly intact heading into the interval.
The Breakthrough Pivot
After the break, the mounting frustration threatened to alter the complexion of the match. The Balance shifted slightly as Real Salt Lake attempted to break up the rhythm with tactical fouls, eventually racking up 20 offenses. However, the pivotal moment arrived in the 58th minute. A perfectly weighted delivery from Y. Maziz sliced through the retreating defensive lines, finding R. Cannon in space. The defender stepped up and delivered a composed finish to give his side a deserved advantage. This solitary breakthrough fundamentally changed the dynamic, forcing the away side to abandon their entrenched defensive shell and chase the game, though they severely lacked the attacking tools to mount a serious response.
Locking Down the Points
With the lead secured, the hosts shifted their focus to game management. Loïc Williams put in a monumental shift across the backline, winning crucial duels and ensuring the visitors never caught a glimpse of goal. The defensive masterclass meant the away side finished with zero shots on target and a pitiful expected goals tally of 0.08. The Stakes were palpable for both clubs; this 1-0 victory cements Colorado in third place with 28 points, reinforcing their credentials near the top of the table. Conversely, another toothless offensive display extends a miserable five-match winless run for the visitors, leaving their manager with profound questions to answer regarding their lack of final-third creativity.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Colorado Rapids's season?
Sitting comfortably in third place with 28 points, this victory cements their strong position and maintains pressure on the Western Conference leaders.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Mid-Table Deadlock Promises Fireworks in Colorado
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. Tied on points and fighting for playoff positioning, this clash guarantees tension from the first whistle.
The Setup
Colorado Rapids host Real Salt Lake this August 30, 2026, at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Both sides sit on exactly 28 points in the league standings. Colorado holds seventh place, while RSL sits just behind them in eighth. The Balance rating here is off the charts. Neither team holds a clear edge. Every mistake matters. The Rapids have shown flashes of brilliance lately, winning three of their last five matches. Real Salt Lake, meanwhile, are stumbling. Their Form is worrying, with zero wins in their last five outings. But momentum goes out the window when playoff seeding is on the line. While the overall Stakes are relatively modest this early in the run-in, this specific matchup is a direct duel for the middle of the pack. There might be a lack of global Stars on display, but the sheer tactical grit will compensate.
Key Battle
With no single individual defining this matchup, expect a physical war in the midfield. Colorado's engine room needs to dictate the tempo and break down a stubborn away defensive block. If the visitors sit deep and absorb pressure, the Rapids' attackers must find creative ways through the lines. The transition game will decide who takes all three points.
Our Prediction
We expect a tight, physical affair. Real Salt Lake will try to stop the bleeding and grind out a result on the road. Colorado has the momentum and home advantage, which should be just enough. Our take is a narrow 2-1 victory for the Rapids, sealed by a late set-piece goal.