Overview

• Darren Yapi scored two second-half goals to secure a 2-1 victory for the Rapids over Minnesota United at Allianz Field.
• Zack Steffen made nine saves—one shy of his career high—to preserve Colorado’s lead under sustained pressure.
• The win moved Colorado up to eighth place in the Western Conference, locking in one of the nine playoff berths.
• Minnesota United dominated possession with 60.2% of the ball but managed only one goal from Tani Oluwaseyi’s 73rd-minute strike.
• Colorado adapted to the loss of midfielder Djordje Mihailovic earlier in the week by focusing on efficient counterattacks and defensive solidity.