August 7th features a match where Colorado Rapids hosts Minnesota United at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in a clash of these two mismatched Major League Soccer teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 20 degrees, which is great football weather. Colorado Rapids is fresh off their 5-4 win against New York Red Bulls. Dru Yearwood scored the first goal for New York Red Bulls in the 6th minute, then Long added another in the 9th minute on a feed from Lewis Morgan But luckily in the 81st minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Michael Barrios. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 5 of their last 10, while 4th placed Minnesota United is fresh off their 4-4 draw against Portland Timbers. Sebastian Marcelo Blanco struck first for Portland Timbers in the 1st minute, but Franco Fragapane got the equalizer for Minnesota United in the 9th minute . Minnesota United should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 17 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match on Apr 17th, Minnesota United won by a score of 3 to 1. Bakaye Dibassy scored the first goal for Minnesota United in the 42nd minute, but Rubio Kostner got the equalizer for Colorado Rapids in the 45th minute.
For Minnesota United, their top scorers are Emanuel Reynoso and Luis Amarilla, each having 3 goals in their last five matches. Rubio Kostner has been the most effective weapon for Colorado Rapids lately. The attacker has netted 3 goals in his last 5 matches.