May began with the Avalanche and Nuggets getting bounced from the playoffs, and Rockies falling to fourth in the NL West.
Denver sports teams weren’t trending in the right direction for the Rapids as they went into their May 20 clash with the LA Galaxy. Anything less than a victory, and the burgundy would set an MLS record for the longest winless streak to begin a season.
They surprised us all with a major upset on the road. The victory doesn’t quite assuage the pain of Denver’s teams getting bounced from the NHL and NBA playoffs. But it is a step in the right direction.