Match Summary
Sporting Kansas City defeated Colorado Rapids 4:1. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2024. Goals were scored by A. Pulido 8′, A. Pulido 49′, E. Thommy 69′, M. Edwards 75′, E. Thommy 82′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Sporting Kansas City had 54% possession while Colorado Rapids held 46%. Sporting Kansas City had 31 shots (10 on target) compared to 6 (3 on target) for Colorado Rapids. Expected goals: Sporting Kansas City 2.72 — Colorado Rapids 0.85. Sporting Kansas City made 5 substitutions, Colorado Rapids made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Sporting Kansas City and Colorado Rapids — 5 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: S. Afrifa
assist: W. Agada
assist: K. Rosenberry
assist: D. Sallói
Match Statistics
Sporting Kansas City had 54% possession against Colorado Rapids's 46%. Sporting Kansas City registered 31 shots (10 on target) while Colorado Rapids managed 6 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 11–4. Fouls committed: 10–5.
Lineups
Sporting Kansas City lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under P. Vermes, while Colorado Rapids deployed a 4-2-3-1 under C. Armas.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Sporting Kansas City is 6.78, compared to 6.97 for Colorado Rapids. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Sporting Kansas City's highest-rated starter is Z. Bassong (6.86), while Colorado Rapids's best-rated player is D. Mihailović (7.43).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Sporting Kansas City have contributed 1 goals and 0 assists this season, led by Z. Bassong (1G). Colorado Rapids's starters account for 31 goals and 12 assists, spearheaded by Rafael Navarro (12G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Sporting Kansas City deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Colorado Rapids's 4-man backline averaging 6.54. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Sporting Kansas City field 5 midfielders averaging 6.82, versus Colorado Rapids's 5 rated 7.09. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Sporting Kansas City start 1 forward(s) averaging 6.65, compared to 1 for Colorado Rapids averaging 7.28. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Discipline
Sporting Kansas City's starters have collected 12 yellow cards this season, compared to 17 for Colorado Rapids. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Sporting Kansas City's starting XI is 29.8 (youngest: S. Afrifa (24), oldest: Andreu Fontàs (36)), while Colorado Rapids average 26.5 (youngest: J. Travis (21), oldest: K. Rosenberry (32)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Sporting Kansas City's starters average 15 league appearances each, versus 19 for Colorado Rapids. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Sporting Kansas City have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws and 5 defeats. Colorado Rapids show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Sporting Kansas City and Colorado Rapids have met 2 times — Sporting Kansas City won 2, Colorado Rapids won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Sporting Kansas City leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 9 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.50 per match (6 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026