For the last few years, Real Salt Lake has had the Colorado Rapids’ number. No matter how well we were playing, things seemed to always fall apart. That is why not many people had a whole lot of hope going to Rio Tinto down 4-1 in the 2020 Rocky Mountain Cup rivalry. Remarkably, the Rapids pulled off a 5-0 victory to not only put themselves back in the thick of the playoff race, but to secure the trophy as well. Here were the goals.
Rapids strike quickly (3’)
Growing up playing soccer, you are always taught that you cannot let the ball hit in the ground on a corner kick.