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.