Rapids defeat Colorado Springs Switchbacks in U.S. Open Cup

Dillon Serna (17) of Colorado Rapids reacts to his game-winning goal as Michael Azira (22) celebrates during the second half of the Rapids’ 1-0 win. The Colorado Rapids hosted Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday, May 11, 2016.Dillon Serna, the Rapids’ homegrown player, had been itching to score all night. He had several chances, but couldn’t connect until the 84th minute, when Marco Pappa’s corner kick was deflected to Serna at the top of the box. Serna shot the ball on the first touch with his right foot and it deflected off a Colorado Springs Switchbacks defender before making its way into the net.

The Rapids defeated the Switchbacks FC 1-0 in the fourth round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup…