Match Report: Townsend’s brace help Rapids U23s earn three points at home

Two goals from Jaret Townsend helped the Colorado Rapids U23s secure three points at home by defeating BYU, 3-1, inside UCCS Field at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Thursday’s match marked the fourth and final meeting between the two teams in regular-season play. The U23s have an unbeaten record (2-0-2) against BYU, including two victories on home soil.

Townsend gave the Rapids the early lead as he notched his first goal of the night in the 18th minute, having received a cross from Andre Shiniyashiki.

In similar fashion, Townsend, found the back of the net in the 38th minute from new teammate, Griffin Dorsey. In his first match in burgundy, Dorsey helped deliver two of Rapids’ goals. Dorsey is a…