In a game where Colorado Rapids dominated possession and created a number of goal-scoring chances, a 27th minute own goal from Jared Watts was the difference as D.C. United took all three points from Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
The Rapids returned home after two away games looking for their first win in five games, suffering two losses and drawing three since the 3-1 win against Houston Dynamo on July 1. Newly appointed interim head coach Steve Cooke made two changes in his first game in charge, bringing Marlon Hairston in to replace suspended Mike da Fonte at right back, and starting Nana Boateng in the center of the park alongside Micheal Azira and Mohammed Saeid.