Our Colorado Rapids are in Minnesota today to take on Minnesota FC in the second match. The Rapids won their first meeting with MNFC at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park 3-2 on June 23rd. Edgar Castillo and Joe Mason both put in a goal each, and then Tommy Smith had the game-winning header that night.
Since then, both teams have had a bit of a slump. The Loons were eliminated from playoff contention after a 5-1 loss to the Philadelphia Union last week. (Although prior to that, MNFC had beaten both the Portland Timbers and NYCFC.