COLvATL: A Breakdown of Key Plays

In the last four games, the Colorado Rapids have given up 13 goals and scored zero. Three of those came Saturday when they lost 3-0 to Atlanta United. Sadly, that means I have to wait another week before I get to actually break down a goal the Rapids score, but more on that later. Let’s take a look at what happened:

Atlanta 1-0 (11’)

Before you even hit play on this highlight, take note of the space that Julian Gressel finds himself in. Okay, now hit play.

That space. That should never happen. It doesn’t matter if the ball is a switch or a through ball or whatever. You shouldn’t find that space 35 yards out.

Here, either Edgar Castillo—or Dillon Serna if Castillo is tucked inside—should be on…