Barrios’ Late Equalizer Earns Rapids 2-2 Draw in Road Trip to Charlotte

April 15, 2023 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro) – Colorado Rapids 2 News Release

Michael Barrios scored as the Colorado Rapids (1-3-4,7 pts) rallied late to earn a point against Charlotte FC (1-4-3, 6 pts) in their first-ever visit to Bank of America Stadium. Tonight’s result extended the club’s unbeaten streak to four matches in a match that saw defender Keegan Rosenberry record his 120th start with the Rapids, surpassing Paul Bravo for seventh-most starts in club history; forward Diego Rubio deliver his 23rd assist as a member of the Rapids, tying Marcelo Balboa for eighth-most in club history; and forward Jonathan Lewis record his 100th appearance as a member of the Rapids, becoming just the fifth forward in club history to reach this milestone.

Notable:

The Rapids are undefeated in their last four matches. Their last joint longest unbeaten streak was from March 5th, 2022, to April 3rd, 2022.

M Max opened his MLS account and scored the first ever goal from a member of the Rapids against Charlotte FC, scoring in the 54th minute of tonight’s match.

M Cole Bassett left the match in the 30th minute with a hamstring injury.

D Keegan Rosenberry recorded his 120th start as a member of the Rapids, surpassing Paul Bravo for seventh-most starts in club history.

F Diego Rubio delivered his 23rd assist as a member of the Rapids, tying Marcelo Balboa for eighth-most in club history.

F Jonathan Lewis recorded his 100th appearance as a member of the Rapids when he substituted into the match in the 74th minute, becoming just the fifth forward in club history to reach this milestone.

M Sam Nicholson delivered his 10th MLS assist on Max’s opening goal; it was his eight assist as a member of the Rapids.

F Michael Barrios scored the equalizer in stoppage time, marking his second contribution as a substitute this season (one goal, one assist).

The Rapids have stopped the opposition from scoring a first-half goal in six of their eight games. Only Nashville SC (seven) and New York City (seven) have done this more often this season.

The Rapids have now scored three goals via substitutes this year. Only Columbus Crew (four) have scored more this season.

COLORADO RAPIDS HEAD COACH ROBIN FRASER

On the match:

“In the end, probably a range of emotions today. We started off having to weather the storm. It’s obviously a really good venue. The fans are very vocal. It’s an intimidating place to play and we weathered the storm early. Made a few adjustments at halftime, just talked about a…