Following the Colorado Rapids' 1–0 defeat over the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Head Coach Pablo Mastroeni talked about the match, Serna's performance and more.
(Editors note: The following answers have been edited for length and clarity.)
On the match…
We knew it was going to be a difficult match for a whole host of reasons. I think these kinds of games are banana skin games. It’s a lose-lose for us. The expectations are very interesting because these groups are going to give it their bests.