The Colorado Rapids collected just one point in their first three games at the 2019 Generation adidas Cup. Heading into the fourth game in the Premier Division, where teams from Group C played teams from Group D, they looked to be playing the role of spoiler in their final two group games.
The Philadelphia Union were sitting on six points, with Mexican side Toluca and the New England Revolution on three. On Tuesday, the Rapids defeated Monterrey 1-0, helping to ensure an MLS side would advance from a strong Group C that included Columbus Crew SC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC.