Week one of the next phase of the MLS restart began for the Colorado Rapids tonight under smoky warm conditions. A lineup with a few surprises began this latest 6-game stretch and first match at home since early March: Diego Rubio, Danny Wilson, Nicolas Mezquida, and Jonathan Lewis all featured in the Colorado starting 11.
The Rapids quickly showed they were ready to put pressure on RSL’s backline in the first five minutes. Younes Namli made a pair of nice runs in possession from the right side, eventually finding Kellyn Acosta for a shot in the box that was blocked and went to Mezquida, who went just wide with his effort.