Colorado Rapids host Austin FC in crucial MLS showdown

The Colorado Rapids (6‑1‑10, 13th in the Western Conference) will face fellow strugglers Austin FC (4‑5‑8, 13th) on Saturday, August 1, at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Both clubs are fighting to keep playoff hopes alive, with the Rapids sitting just four points from a postseason spot and two points from the 10th place cutoff. A win is essential for either side to stay in contention.

Injury concerns linger for Colorado, with Steffen, KDP, Diop and Travis unavailable and defender Rob Holding suspended after a red‑card incident. The match will be streamed on Apple TV and is expected to be a pivotal moment in the West’s late‑season race.