Venue & Location
Stadium: DICK’S Sporting Goods Park
City: Commerce City, Colorado
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. MT, July 9, 2026
Setting: High‑altitude venue (approx. 5,200 ft) with wide pitch dimensions favoring transition play.
Weather Update
Temperature: Mid‑80s °F at kickoff
Wind: Light to moderate (5–12 mph)
Rain: Low chance; Denver summers are warm and dry
Impact: Altitude + dry air increase ball speed; favors high‑tempo attacking sequences. (This section is an inference — no source provided a specific forecast.)
Injury Report
Colorado is using this match as part of its MLS restart preparations and has a full squad available for selection.
Juárez enters after completing its Liga MX Clausura season with no reported absences in the provided sources.
Team Records & Recent Form
Colorado Rapids (MLS)
Recent six‑match form (all competitions):
2 wins, 4 losses (33% win rate)
Recent results:
L 1–2 vs FC Dallas
W 2–0 vs San Jose
L 1–2 vs Real Salt Lake
W 1–0 vs Minnesota
L 0–1 vs St. Louis
L 0–1 vs Houston
Trend: Low‑scoring games — 4 of last 6 finished under 2.5 goals.
Season context: Rapids sit 11th in the Western Conference with 16 points.
FC Juárez (Liga MX)
Recent six‑match form:
1 win, 2 draws, 3 losses (17% win rate)
Recent results:
W 2–1 vs San Luis
L 4–2 vs Pumas
L 3–1 vs León
L 2–1 vs Tijuana
D 1–1 vs Querétaro
D 1–1 vs Puebla
Trend: High‑scoring matches — averaging 3.33 total goals per game.
Season context: Finished Liga MX Clausura 12th with a 5‑4‑8 record.
Player Matchups & Tactical Notes
Colorado Rapids Attack vs. Juárez Defense
Rapids’ key attackers: Rafael Navarro, Paxten Aaronson, Darren Yapi — all cited as offensive focal points.
Juárez defensive trend: conceded in 10 straight away matches, making clean sheets unlikely.
Juárez Attack vs. Colorado Back Line
Juárez have scored 2+ goals in five straight matches, entering with strong offensive momentum.
Colorado’s defense: competitive but inconsistent; struggles when opponents find space.
Altitude Factor
Juárez’s high‑tempo attack may be affected by Denver’s elevation — historically a challenge for visiting Liga MX sides.
Series History
Rapids and Juárez last met in 2024 Leagues Cup Round of 32, a 3–2 Colorado win.
Colorado has faced Liga MX clubs 16 times in club history, posting a 5–2–0 record over the last two seasons.
Betting Trends
Colorado:
Four of last six matches under 2.5 goals.
No draws in last six — matches tend to produce decisive outcomes.
Juárez:
Both teams scored in 100% of their last six matches.
Averaging 1.33 goals scored and 2 goals conceded per match.
Head‑to‑Head:
Last meeting produced 5 goals (3–2).
MATCH ODDS
FC Juárez + 210
Colorado Rapids – 130
Draw + 375
Over 2.5 – 120 Under 2.5 + 100
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 8, 2026
