NYCFC is currently 1st in the Eastern Conference, while Colorado sits 2nd in the Western Conference
This is Tim Howard’s first matchup against an Eastern Conference opponent in 2016. Tim grew up in nearby New Brunswick, New Jersey
The last time Tim Howard played an Eastern Conference opponent was in the 2003 MLS season with Metro Stars
This will be only the second time the two teams have played one another ever and the first time that the Rapids have played in Yankee Stadium
Colorado has conceded the fewest amount of first half goals this season (3) with NYCFC scoring the most first half goals (20)
The Rapids are unbeaten in six consecutive road matches; the last time this occurred in MLS was during the 1999 season
In the 633 minutes that Frank Lampard has been on the pitch for NYCFC the team has averaged 1.