Colorado Rapids 2 Falls to Houston Dynamo 2 in 2-1 Result

September 22, 2024 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
Colorado Rapids 2 News Release

Colorado Rapids 2 (6-16-4, 23 pts.) fell to Houston Dynamo 2 (9-10-7, 36 pts.) in a 2-1 result on Sunday night at SaberCats Stadium. Rapids Academy players Zackory Campagnolo and Rogelio Garcia made their return to Rapids 2 after spending the previous week with the U.S. U-18 Youth National Team and the Mexican U-17 Youth National Team, respectively, for a series of international friendlies.

Houston was first to get on the board in the first 45 minutes of the match, earning a penalty kick in the 28th minute to open the team’s account. Dynamo 2 captain Diego Gonzalez stood over the spot to convert for the only goal of the first half.

Despite creating many opportunities for close range set piece opportunities in the final minutes of the half, Colorado was unable to find the back of the net. The best opportunity came off of the head of defender Daniel Chacón on a corner kick delivery from Robinson Aguirre.

As the second half started, the Rapids continued to search for the equalizer. However, it was the home side who doubled the lead in the 82nd minute with a curling strike off the foot of Andy Batioja.

Just when the game seemed like it was coming to a close, Rapids Academy forward Colton Swan took advantage of a poorly played ball by the Houston goalkeeper to find his second goal of the season. The 89th minute pull-back goal was not enough for the Rapids as the team rounded out its second to last road match of the season.

Rapids 2 will play its final road match of the year against MNUFC2 on Friday, September 27. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. MT at the National Sports Center Stadium.

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Notable:

Rapids Academy forward Colton Swan scored his second goal of the season in tonight’s match.

Rapids Academy goalkeeper Zackory Campagnolo made his first appearance with Rapids 2 since returning from his time with the U.S. U-18 Youth National Team for a series of international friendlies in Japan.

Rapids Academy midfielder Rogelio Garcia made his first start for Rapids 2 since returning from his time with the Mexican U-17 Youth National Team at the 4 Nations Tournament in Germany.

COLORADO RAPIDS 2 HEAD COACH ERIK BUSHEY

On the match…

“Yeah, really positive second half, really positive end to the first half. The penalty early probably was a little bit of a setback, it made the sun feel a little bit hotter, the wind blow a little bit harder – it’s just kind of how it feels when things aren’t going your…