Continuing scoring woes keep Colorado Rapids in Western Conference cellar

Jeff Wheeler, Star Tribune via AP Minnesota United midfielder Johan Venegas (11) and Colorado Rapids midfielder Dillon Powers (8) fight for control of the ball in the first half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, April 23, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. COMMERCE CITY — One of coach Pablo Mastroeni‘s priorities in the preseason was to revamp an attacking philosophy that had the Rapids ranked near the bottom of MLS scoring last season, but so far the new tactical scheme has failed to increase scoring.

After six games the Rapids (1-4-1) rank last in scoring (five goals), shots (48) and shots on goal (15). This week they face a tough road trip to Orlando (5-1), which has the best record…