Major League Soccer Regular Season - 17
St. Louis City 1 - 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
R. Holding 12'
↓ D. Sealy ↑M. Navarro 17'
H. Ojediran 25'
45'+3 C. Durkin
HT
↓ D. Yapi ↑G. Minoungou 46'
↓ R. Cannon ↑N. Cobb 46'
↓ H. Ojediran ↑K. Thompson 55'
59' ↓ S. Jeong ↑E. Lowen
J. Atencio 68'
↓ J. Atencio ↑W. Frederick 69'
76' ↓ C. Durkin ↑T. Ostrak
76' ↓ S. Becher ↑P. Ault
83' T. Ostrak (T. Totland)
87' ↓ J. Orozco ↑L. MacNaughton
89' ↓ M. Hartel ↑M. Perez
K. Thompson 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
St. Louis City
Goalkeepers
Roman Bürki
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
92
Minutes
Defenders
Jaziel Orozco
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
78
Passes
10
Duels
Timo Baumgartl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dante Polvara
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
79%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Conrad Wallem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christopher Durkin
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Daniel Edelman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomas Totland
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Forwards
Jeong Sang-bin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
59
Entry
Simon Becher
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Marcel Hartel
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Benjamin Lundt
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fallou Fall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas MacNaughton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomáš Ostrák
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Mykhi Joyner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduard Löwen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Palmer Ault
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Colorado Rapids
Goalkeepers
Nicholas Defreitas-Hansen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Reggie Cannon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Loïc Williams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rob Holding
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
3
Rating
Lucas Herrington
SHIELD
4
Blocks
4
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Midfielders
Hamzat Ojediran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Paxten Aaronson
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Josh Atencio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
Dante Sealy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
17
Entry
Rafael Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darren Yapi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Adam Beaudry
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Noah Cobb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keegan Rosenberry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Navarro
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kosi Thompson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wayne Frederick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Georgi Minoungou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Harris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Donavan Phillip
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2026 | Colorado Rapids | 0 - 1 | St. Louis City | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| 05/25/2025 | Colorado Rapids | 1 - 0 | St. Louis City | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| 02/23/2025 | St. Louis City | 0 - 0 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | CITYPARK |
| 07/08/2024 | Colorado Rapids | 4 - 1 | St. Louis City | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| 06/20/2024 | St. Louis City | 0 - 3 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | CITYPARK |
| 07/02/2023 | St. Louis City | 2 - 0 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | CITYPARK |
| 04/23/2023 | Colorado Rapids | 1 - 1 | St. Louis City | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
05/10/2026
05/25/2025
02/23/2025
07/08/2024
06/20/2024
07/02/2023
04/23/2023
St. Louis City Win
Colorado Rapids Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +16
P: 14 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: -3
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -16
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 17 | 34 | 38 | 17 | +21 | |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 | 35 | 19 | +16 | |
| 3 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 | 37 | 24 | +13 | |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo | 17 | 29 | 25 | 24 | +1 | |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 | 29 | 25 | +4 | |
| 6 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 | 32 | 25 | +7 | |
| 7 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 0 | |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 | 33 | 33 | 0 | |
| 9 | Seattle Sounders | 17 | 24 | 20 | 22 | -2 | |
| 10 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 | 20 | 25 | -5 | |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids | 18 | 22 | 27 | 25 | +2 | |
| 12 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 | 24 | 29 | -5 | |
| 13 | San Diego | 18 | 21 | 32 | 29 | +3 | |
| 14 | Austin | 18 | 17 | 22 | 36 | -14 | |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 | 18 | 46 | -28 |
P: 17 GD: +21
P: 19 GD: +16
P: 18 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: -5
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 19 GD: -5
P: 18 GD: +3
P: 18 GD: -14
P: 18 GD: -28
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ostrák's Late Strike Breaks 10-Man Rapids at Energizer Park
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. St. Louis City capitalized on an early numerical advantage, finally breaking down a stubborn Colorado defense with a late super-sub strike to extend their massive winning streak.
Early Ejection Sets the Tone
The dynamic shifted entirely in the 12th minute when R. Holding was shown a straight red card. St. Louis took absolute control of the field right away. The Intensity spiked as the hosts pushed for an opener, dominating possession with 66% of the ball and pinning the Rapids deep into their own half. At the back, Timo Baumgartl anchored the defensive line flawlessly, ensuring Colorado couldn't spark any meaningful counterattacks from their bunker.
The One-Way Siege
St. Louis turned Energizer Park into a shooting gallery, rattling off 19 total shots against a packed-in Colorado defense. Despite the one-sided traffic, Miguel Navarro put in an outstanding shift off the bench for the visitors, throwing his body in front of crosses and helping absorb nine corner kicks. The Balance of play was completely heavily skewed toward the hosts, but the Rapids' defensive wall refused to crack as the second half wore on. Frustration began to creep into the home stands.
Super-Sub Shatters the Resistance
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 83rd minute. Substitute T. Ostrak became the hero of the night, connecting with a sharp feed from T. Totland to bury the game-winner. That late goal erased any Upset hopes the short-handed Rapids still harbored. With this gritty 1-0 shutout, St. Louis City stretches their winning run to six games, climbing closer to Colorado in the Western Conference standings with high Stakes on the line as the playoff race heats up.
Key Questions
How did the red card for R. Holding impact the match?
The 12th-minute ejection forced Colorado into a deep defensive block, conceding 66% possession and 19 shots to a relentless St. Louis attack.
How did substitute Timo Baumgartl change the game?
While actually a starter, Baumgartl's outstanding defensive performance was vital. He snuffed out Colorado's rare attacks, securing the clean sheet and enabling the constant offensive pressure.
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.
St. Louis Momentum Meets Colorado Desperation
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. With a massive gulf in recent performances and minimal league consequences, this mid-table slog is strictly for the die-hards.
The Setup
The tale of the tape heavily favours the hosts ahead of this July 26 clash at CITYPARK. St. Louis City boast a Form rating that should strike fear into the visitors, sitting comfortably in 10th after an unbeaten five-game stretch. Conversely, Colorado Rapids look completely out of sorts. Four defeats in five matches leave them languishing in 13th place. The Stakes are notably low for this regular season encounter. However, a respectable Balance rating suggests Colorado could make things awkward if they finally wake up. The Stars rating indicates enough individual talent remains on the pitch to produce a moment of magic.
Key Battle
Jeong Sang-bin poses a massive threat to Zack Steffen. The South Korean attacker is finding pockets of space with ease. Steffen is often left exposed by a fragile away defence. The veteran goalkeeper will need razor-sharp reflexes to keep his side in the contest.
Our Prediction
St. Louis City to cruise to a 2-0 victory. Colorado lack the offensive cohesion to exploit the home side's occasional lapses. Expect the hosts to dictate the tempo, strike in the first half, and manage the game comfortably from there.