Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. MT
Venue: DICK’S Sporting Goods Park — Commerce City, Colorado
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, Altitude Radio, ColoradoRapids.com, Rapids App
Weather Outlook — Commerce City, CO (Seasonal Expectation)
No direct weather data was returned in search results; based on late‑April Colorado climate:
Temperature: Low‑50s to low‑60s
Conditions: Clear, dry, cool
Wind: Moderate gusts possible
Impact: Slight advantage to high‑pressing teams; altitude may affect visiting players
Injury Report
No official injury lists were included in available sources. Both clubs are expected to rotate but field strong lineups due to knockout stakes.
Team Records & Recent Form
Colorado Rapids (MLS)
Round of 32: 1–0 win vs. Union Omaha (goal: Dante Sealy)
Recent Form (all competitions):
L 3–1 vs. Vancouver
D 0–0 vs. LAFC
L 3–2 vs. Miami
W 1–0 vs. Union Omaha (Cup)
W 6–2 vs. Houston
Colorado Springs Switchbacks SC (USL Championship)
Round of 32: 3–0 win vs. Sporting Kansas City
Goals: Juan Tejada, Sadam Masereka, Khori Bennett
Earlier Rounds: Wins over Spokane Velocity FC and Azteca FC
Series History
Rapids lead the all‑time U.S. Open Cup series:
2016: Rapids 1–0 Switchbacks
2015: Rapids 4–1 Switchbacks
This is their first Cup meeting in a decade.
Key Player Matchups
Dante Sealy (Rapids) vs. Switchbacks Back Line
Sealy scored the decisive goal in the Round of 32 and remains a key attacking threat.
Juan Tejada & Sadam Masereka (Switchbacks) vs. Rapids Defense
Both scored in the 3–0 win over Sporting Kansas City and bring pace and directness.
Rapids Midfield vs. Switchbacks Transition
Colorado Springs thrives on quick counterattacks; Rapids must control tempo to avoid being exposed.
Betting Trends
Colorado Rapids
Strong home advantage at altitude
Clean sheet in Round of 32
Mixed recent MLS form but high scoring potential
Colorado Springs Switchbacks
Entering with a dominant 3–0 win over an MLS opponent
Confident attack with multiple goal scorers
Historically struggle against Rapids in Cup play
MATCH ODDS
Colorado Spring Switchbacks SC + 360
Colorado Rapids – 160
Draw + 300
Over 2.5 – 165 Under 2.5 + 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 28, 2026
