Over in Commerce City, Colorado, Robin Fraser converted the Colorado Rapids from a frequent also-ran, into a solid MLS side strong in defense, good at dead-ball play, and with a single dynamic attacking player. Behind Diego Rubio the Rapids score just enough to be trouble for unsuspecting teams who think that Colorado is what they were in the Before Times.
It’s not often that a 5-3-1, +4 squad isn’t a home favorite, but that’s what 538 expects when Seattle Sounders visit the suburb of Denver. American Soccer Analysis also sees Seattle as a soft favorite (+0.