Approaching this edition of Takeaways is difficult. Losing 6-0 to Real Salt Lake here in Commerce City—marking the worst loss by the Rapids at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and the worse loss in the history of the Rocky Mountain Cup—is almost too much for supporters to bear.
Here are the takeaways:
- While I agree that Niki Jackson’s red card was soft (watch it here), both red cards in this game were careless. You could see the referee warning Jackson repeatedly, but Jackson continued to engage RSL, allowing the emotions of the moment get the best of him when he leaned in with his head.