The 2016 Colorado Rapids are known for two things: Stingy defense and a very good home record. Here’s how their season matches up to other historic MLS seasons.
Defense wins championships
Entering the final match, Colorado could become the ninth team in MLS history to concede less that one goal per game. Five of the other eight made it to the MLS Cup final, four of them won the whole thing.
| Year | Team | Games | Goals Against | GAA | Playoff finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Real Salt Lake | 30 | 20 | 0. |