Galaxy Rally From 2-0 Hole to Beat Rapids 3-2
The comeback highlights recurring late-game breakdowns that now threaten Colorado’s playoff position.
Overview
- Colorado took a 2-0 lead early at Dignity Health Sports Park when rookie Donavan Phillip scored in the fourth minute and Paxten Aaronson added a goal in the 39th minute.
- Los Angeles erased the deficit after a Reggie Cannon own goal in the 53rd minute, a misplayed back pass by Colorado goalkeeper Nico Hansen that set up João Klauss in the 66th, and a Justin Haak header in the 74th.
- Rapids coach Matt Wells conceded the team ‘gave three really poor goals away’ and said those moments directly cost Colorado the match.
- Donavan Phillip’s second straight game with a goal stood out as a positive for the Rapids and has led local coverage to praise his form and future with the club.
- The loss extends a pattern of Colorado surrendering multi-goal leads, leaves the Rapids four points above the playoff line with several regular-season games left, and raises questions about goalkeeper depth and team mentality.