Rapids lose in Conor Casey’s coaching debut, winless in first 10 matches

Jack Dempsey, The Associated Press The Colorado Rapids’ new coach, Conor Casey, eyes Kei Kamara (23) during the first half of the team’s MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Friday, May 3, 2019, in Commerce City. COMMERCE CITY — Conor Casey’s coaching debut did not go as hoped. Named interim head coach on Wednesday, the Rapids legendary goalscorer could not help to stop the bleeding. Downed 3-2 by the Vancouver Whitecaps, the Colorado Rapids (0-8-2) are now winless in the first 10 matches of the season.

The Rapids came out hot, garnering a corner kick and a scoring chance in the game’s opening minute. Soon they cooled as the half wore on, the sun set and their hopes turned to…