Major League Soccer Regular Season - 9
Los Angeles FC 0 - 0 FT Colorado Rapids
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
K. Thompson 40'
HT
46' ↓ T. Boyd ↑T. Tillman
46' ↓ A. Long ↑Nkosi Tafari
↓ J. Travis ↑M. Navarro 56'
↓ D. Sealy ↑G. Minoungou 61'
↓ D. Yapi ↑P. Aaronson 61'
64' S. Palencia
67' ↓ J. Shaffelburg ↑D. Martinez
67' ↓ M. Choiniere ↑S. Eustaquio
H. Ojediran 68'
77' ↓ Son Heung-Min ↑J. Ebobisse
G. Minoungou 80'
↓ H. Ojediran ↑A. Manyoma 82'
J. Atencio 86'
90'+2 Nkosi Tafari
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Los Angeles FC
Goalkeepers
Hugo Lloris 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sergi Palencia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Porteous
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aaron Long
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Eddie Segura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Mathieu Choinière 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Mark Delgado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Boyd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Son Heung-min 
GHOST
13
Actions
13
Actions
77
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Jacob Shaffelburg
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Denis Bouanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Cabral Carter 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nkosi Tafari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Hollingshead
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Artem Smoliakov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Timothy Tillman 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Stephen Eustaquio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Martínez Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Ordaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremy Ebobisse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Colorado Rapids
Goalkeepers
Zack Steffen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kosi Thompson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rob Holding 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Lucas Herrington
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Jackson Travis
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Josh Atencio 
MAGNET
111
Activity
111
Activity
106
Passes
5
Duels
Hamzat Ojediran
MAGNET
98
Activity
98
Activity
92
Passes
6
Duels
Wayne Frederick
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Dante Sealy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Rafael Navarro
MAGNET
57
Activity
57
Activity
46
Passes
11
Duels
Darren Yapi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Nicholas Defreitas-Hansen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miguel Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Cobb
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
Reggie Cannon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paxten Aaronson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Manyoma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Georgi Minoungou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Harris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2025 | Colorado Rapids | 2 - 2 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| 07/10/2025 | Los Angeles FC | 3 - 0 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 02/26/2025 | Los Angeles FC | 1 - 0 | Colorado Rapids | CONCACAF Champions League | BMO Stadium |
| 02/19/2025 | Colorado Rapids | 2 - 1 | Los Angeles FC | CONCACAF Champions League | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| 08/22/2024 | Los Angeles FC | 4 - 0 | Colorado Rapids | Leagues Cup | BMO Stadium |
| 06/30/2024 | Los Angeles FC | 3 - 0 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 03/30/2024 | Colorado Rapids | 3 - 2 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| 08/24/2023 | Los Angeles FC | 4 - 0 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 04/02/2023 | Colorado Rapids | 0 - 0 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| 05/14/2022 | Colorado Rapids | 2 - 0 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
10/19/2025
07/10/2025
02/26/2025
02/19/2025
08/22/2024
06/30/2024
03/30/2024
08/24/2023
04/02/2023
05/14/2022
Los Angeles FC Win
Colorado Rapids Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +13
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -13
P: 4 GD: -2
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +19
P: 10 GD: +20
P: 11 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -18
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Tactical Gridlock Yields Sterile Stalemate at BMO Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 22/100. This Western Conference six-pointer delivered plenty of sterile possession but absolutely zero final-third execution.
The Setup at BMO
A remarkably low Intensity opening set the tone for what would become a grueling tactical watch in Southern California. Despite the high playoff Stakes in this early-season six-pointer, neither side wanted to blink first at BMO Stadium. Colorado Rapids came out determined to dictate the tempo, immediately establishing an iron grip on the ball. They passed it around the back endlessly, while Los Angeles FC sat deep in a rigid defensive block. The hosts conceded a staggering amount of the field, looking to counter but finding no joy against a well-drilled Rapids shape. It was a staring contest that yielded exactly zero major chances in the first half hour.
Dominance Without Bite
The turning point wasn't a moment of magic, but rather the realization that Colorado's 72% possession was entirely toothless. The Balance of play was wildly skewed toward the visitors, who racked up over 700 passes. Yet, they managed a measly four shots all night. Rob Holding and Lucas Herrington were absolute walls at the back for the Rapids, shutting down any LAFC transitions before they could materialize. Holding earned Man of the Match honors for his defensive distribution, but the lack of urgency further up the field doomed the visitors. The attacking third was an offensive wasteland, with both squads treating the 18-yard box like a restricted zone.
Taking the Point
By the final whistle, a combined expected goals tally of 0.50 told the whole depressing story. LAFC barely registered on the offensive stat sheet, generating a microscopic 0.19 xG from just 28% possession on their own turf. A zero Upset Factor meant this played out exactly as the dour metrics suggested. Colorado extends their unbeaten streak to five games, consolidating their top-five standing in the West. LAFC, meanwhile, remains stuck in seventh place, frustrated by their inability to break out in front of their home fans. Both locker rooms will claim a hard-fought shutout, but neutral fans will be asking for those 90 minutes back.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Los Angeles FC's season?
Sitting in seventh, LAFC avoids slipping further down the table but continues to struggle offensively. Their home form remains a concern in a tight Western Conference playoff race.
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.
Los Angeles FC and Colorado Chase Crucial Positioning
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 34/100. A compelling top-four battle looms as a rock-solid LAFC side hosts a free-scoring Colorado Rapids outfit.
The Setup
This April 23, 2026 clash at BMO Stadium carries high Stakes as both sides jostle for prime spots in the upper echelons of the Major League Soccer standings. Los Angeles FC sit third, boasting a watertight defence that has conceded just twice all season. Their Form is intimidating, having won three of their last five matches. Meanwhile, Colorado Rapids arrive in eighth, driven by an attacking philosophy that has yielded an impressive 21 goals. However, the visitors' erratic results reveal a stark lack of Balance, as they leak goals almost as quickly as they score them. This clash of styles promises high drama on the pitch.
Key Battle
The standout duel features Denis Bouanga taking on the Rapids' attacking talisman Rafael Navarro. Bouanga has been ruthlessly efficient on the wing for the home side, constantly stretching defences and creating space. Navarro will need to respond with his own clinical finishing to keep Colorado in the contest. These Stars have the individual brilliance to turn this match on its head entirely.
Our Prediction
Expect Los Angeles FC to control the tempo from the opening whistle. The Rapids will press high and likely find the net, but LAFC's elite defensive structure and home advantage will ultimately overwhelm the visitors. A comfortable 3-1 home victory is on the cards as the hosts solidify their top-four credentials.