August 31, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release
The Colorado Rapids (13-9-5, 44 pts.) completed the season sweep against FC Dallas (9-12-6, 33 pts.) featuring a pair of come-from-behind goals, with one securing a brace for forward Rafael Navarro and the other coming from 19-year-old Homegrown forward Darren Yapi for the stoppage-time game-winner. Midfielder Djordje Mihailovic delivered the game-winning assist, marking his 10th assist of the regular season and joining Mark Chung (11 goals, 10 assists) as the only players in club history to record 10 or more goals and 10 or more assists in a single season.
Fresh off their incredible run to Third Place in the 2024 Leagues Cup, Colorado was set to return to MLS play in a trip to Texas against FC Dallas. In the second matchup between these two sides this season, both were eyeing three points in the home stretch of the regular season.
Dallas began the match with the momentum, getting the better chances following the opening whistle. The home side used that momentum to get on the board to open the match’s scoring.
Following a deflected shot, forward Logan Farrington was in the right place in front of the net to tap home a rebound opportunity and put his side up early.
As they have done all season long, the Rapids did not let a deficit deter them from keeping their pressure up in the search for a leveler. Just five minutes after conceding, a familiar face put his name on the scoresheet to bring things level for Colorado.
Midfielder Calvin Harris started the play with a run down the right wing and his eyes set on sending in a cross to multiple Rapids making runs in the box. Harris made a cut inside on his left foot and sent a low driven cross towards Rafael Navarro, who managed to head the ball home after a deflection from the Dallas goalkeeper.
While both sides threatened to take the lead, the first half ended even at 1-1 with plenty of action still in store for the final 45 minutes.
To start the second half, play was slowed down significantly on both ends. Chances were few and far between the clubs as they settled into each other’s styles of play. Despite the difference in chances, the second half scoring turned out to be very similar to the first, with Dallas finding the back of the net first.
In the midst of a counterattack, Dallas midfielder Sam Junqua played a cross in the air to forward Petar Musa, who headed the ball home to take the lead once again.
Despite the deficit, this Rapids team…
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