Colorado Rapids host Los Angeles FC amid recent surge

The Colorado Rapids are preparing to host Los Angeles FC in Commerce City, Colorado, following a recent surge in form. The Rapids have moved into eighth place in the Western Conference and are currently within the playoff cut line after a 3-1-0 stretch in their last four matches. This includes three consecutive home victories.

Defender Reggie Cannon recently broke a scoring drought, netting the opening goal in a 2-0 win against Sporting Kansas City. Cannon noted that the goal provided personal relief and helped the team during a period when offensive momentum was lacking. Additionally, forward Rafael Navarro has reached double-digit goals for the season, becoming only the second player in club history to achieve this in three different seasons.

Los Angeles FC enters the match seeking to regain momentum after a 1-0 loss to San Diego FC, which ended their five-game unbeaten run. While LAFC remains third in the Western Conference, they have struggled in August, recording no wins in their last two league matches. Rapids defender Reggie Cannon stated that securing a third consecutive home win would be an “exceptional thing” for the team.