Rapids Academy Players Lead the Way in Three-Point Performance Over Houston Dynamo 2

August 4, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release

Colorado Rapids 2 (5-11-3, 19 pts.) defeated Houston Dynamo 2 (6-8-5, 24 pts.) in a 2-1 result at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium on Saturday night. Rapids Academy players Rogelio Garcia and Colton Swan were the difference makers on the night, scoring their first professional goals in a three-point contest.

The first half of the match got off to a slow start with both sides remaining at a nil-nil score line heading into the half.

After some early second half substitutions, Rogelio Garcia found his stride in the 63rd minute after combining with Robinson Aguirre and Marlon Vargas in the midfield for a give and go into the box. Garcia took a single touch and released a shot to the far post for the team’s opening goal.

Vargas’ assist marked his 14th all-time assist for Rapids 2, setting a record for the most assists in team history.

The second half ticked on and in the 78th minute Colorado earned a free kick from 35 yards out. Midfielder Aguirre stood over the service and placed the ball perfectly on the back post to the head of Swan. The forward’s header lofted over the keeper’s hands and hit the back of the net for the team’s game-winning goal.

Houston ended the night with a goal of their own in the 82nd minute but it was not enough to stop the Rapids from collecting their second-consecutive win at home.

Rapids 2 will hit the road on Wednesday, August 7, to face Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. MT at Swangard Stadium.

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Notable:

Rapids Academy M Rogelio Garcia and F Colton Swan scored their first professional goals in tonight’s match against Houston Dynamo 2.

M Marlon Vargas surpassed Yosuke Hanya for the most assists (14) by a Rapids 2 player during tonight’s match against Houston Dynamo 2.

M Robinson Aguirre recorded his second assist of the season, a free kick delivery on the game-winning goal.

Colorado Rapids 2 scored their second set piece goal of the season during tonight’s match. The goal marked Rapids 2’s first free kick goal of 2024.

Colorado Rapids 2 won two-consecutive matches at home for the first time this season.

M Robinson Aguirre made his 54th appearance for Rapids 2 during tonight’s match, surpassing Daouda Amadou for the most appearances in team history.

M Marlon Vargas recorded his 45th appearance and 41st start for Rapids 2, tying Blake Malone for the fifth-most appearances in team history and tying Daouda Amadou for the second-most starts.

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