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Colorado Rapids Edge San Diego FC 3-2 in Thrilling MLS Match

Key second-half goals by Darren Yapi and Rafael Navarro propel the Rapids to victory, building momentum for their next fixture against Houston Dynamo.

COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO – APRIL 12: Oliver Larraz #8 of Colorado Rapids fouls Onni Valakari #8 of San Diego FC during the second half at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on April 12, 2025 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Djordje Mihailovic opened the scoring with a penalty kick in the 37th minute after Darren Yapi was fouled by San Diego’s goalkeeper.
  • San Diego FC equalized early in the second half through Luca de la Torre, assisted by Chucky Lozano, marking his second goal of the season.
  • Darren Yapi quickly restored the lead for the Rapids in the 53rd minute with his first goal of the season, capitalizing on a well-placed assist by Chidozie Awaziem.
  • Rafael Navarro extended the Rapids’ lead to 3-1 in the 60th minute, finishing a give-and-go with Cole Bassett for his fourth goal of the season.
  • San Diego’s Tomas Ángel scored a late goal in the 89th minute to narrow the margin, but the Rapids held firm to secure the win.