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Colorado Rapids vs San Diego

Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, Colorado13 April 2025 at 02:30
Referee: Sergiy Boyko

Match Events

Colorado Rapids
San Diego
Kick Off
37′
Half Time
R. CannonK. Rosenberry
46′
46′
F. NegriH. Diop
50′
L. de la Torre

assist: H. Lozano

D. Yapi

assist: C. Awaziem

53′
Rafael Navarro

assist: C. Bassett

60′
D. YapiK. Cabral
66′
69′
A. GodoyM. Iloski
69′
L. de la TorreA. Mighten
69′
J. LoffelsendW. Kumado
S. VinesI. Murphy
75′
D. MihailovicO. Fernandez
75′
C. BassettT. Ku-DiPietro
84′
84′
H. LozanoT. Angel
89′
T. Angel

assist: A. Dreyer

Full Time

Match Statistics

8Shots on Goal4
7Shots off Goal4
20Total Shots11
5Blocked Shots3
13Shots insidebox8
7Shots outsidebox3
15Fouls6
3Corner Kicks5
0Offsides3
38%Ball Possession62%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves4
359Total passes598
286Passes accurate514
80%Passes %86%
3.41expected_goals1.35
1goals_prevented1

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Colorado Rapids is 6.81, compared to 7.04 for San Diego. 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. Colorado Rapids's highest-rated starter is Rafael Navarro (7.19), while San Diego's best-rated player is A. Dreyer (7.66).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Colorado Rapids have contributed 12 goals and 5 assists this season, led by Rafael Navarro (8G). San Diego's starters account for 10 goals and 10 assists, spearheaded by A. Dreyer (6G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Colorado Rapids deploy 4 defenders rated 6.58 on average, against San Diego's 4-man backline averaging 6.88. 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

Colorado Rapids field 5 midfielders averaging 6.70, versus San Diego's 3 rated 7.14. 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

Colorado Rapids start 1 forward(s) averaging 7.19, compared to 3 for San Diego averaging 7.40. 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 84% for Colorado Rapids and 86% for San Diego. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Colorado Rapids's starters have collected 13 yellow cards this season, compared to 8 for San Diego. 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 Colorado Rapids's starting XI is 25.2 (youngest: D. Yapi (21), oldest: Z. Steffen (30)), while San Diego average 28.8 (youngest: C. J. dos Santos (25), oldest: A. Godoy (35)). 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

Colorado Rapids's starters average 11 league appearances each, versus 11 for San Diego. 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.

Colorado Rapids4-2-3-14-3-3San Diego
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Steffen4Cannon5Maxso6Awaziem3Vines8Larraz12Atencio77Yapi23Bassett10Mihailo.9Navarro1Santos19Loffels.97McVey17McNair22Negri20Godoy6Tverskov14Torre10Dreyer8Valakari11Lozano

Substitutes

Coach: Christopher Armas

Substitutes

Coach: Michael Anthony Varas

Colorado RapidsPosition StrengthSan Diego
6.81
Avg Rating
7.04
6.89Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.30
0G 0A0G 0A
6.58Defender (4 v 4)6.88
0G 0A1G 0A
6.70Midfielder (5 v 3)7.14
4G 2A0G 2A
7.19Forward (1 v 3)7.40
8G 3A9G 8A
Colorado Rapids4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperZ. Steffen6.9
4DefenderR. Cannon6.6
5DefenderA. Maxso
6DefenderC. Awaziem
3DefenderS. Vines
8MidfielderO. Larraz
12MidfielderJ. Atencio6.71G
77MidfielderD. Yapi6.83G2A
23MidfielderC. Bassett
10MidfielderD. Mihailovic
9ForwardRafael Navarro7.28G3A
San Diego4-3-3
1GoalkeeperC. J. dos Santos6.3
19DefenderJ. Loffelsend
97DefenderC. McVey6.91G
17DefenderP. McNair
22DefenderF. Negri
20MidfielderA. Godoy6.91A
6MidfielderJ. Tverskov7.41A
14MidfielderL. de la Torre
10ForwardA. Dreyer7.76G5A
8ForwardO. Valakari7.13G3A
11ForwardH. Lozano

Match Summary

Colorado Rapids defeated San Diego 3:2. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by D. Mihailovic 37′ (pen.), L. de la Torre 50′, D. Yapi 53′, Rafael Navarro 60′, T. Angel 89′. 1 yellow card was shown. Colorado Rapids had 38% possession while San Diego held 62%. Colorado Rapids had 20 shots (8 on target) compared to 11 (4 on target) for San Diego. Expected goals: Colorado Rapids 3.41 — San Diego 1.35. Colorado Rapids made 5 substitutions, San Diego made 5.

Rivalry since 2025

Colorado Rapids vs San Diego Head to Head Results

1 stretnutí
Colorado Rapids
0
wins
Drawn
0
San Diego
1
wins
Total goals
2 · 2.0/match
Both scored
0/1 · 0%
Over 2.5
0/1 · 0%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 20 v 2025All 1 meetings

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API data: 11 May 2026