Match: Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM ET
Venue: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Competition: Major League Soccer – Western Conference
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, ESPN LA 710 AM, KFWB 980 AM
Match Overview
Two Western Conference playoff hopefuls collide as Los Angeles FC (7-5-5) host Colorado Rapids (7-9-5) at BMO Stadium. Both teams are tied on 26 points, but LAFC holds a slight edge in goal differential and games in hand. This match could prove pivotal in the race for a top-seven finish and a guaranteed playoff berth. LAFC will be looking to bounce back from a 1-0 home loss to Vancouver, while Colorado aims to recover from a 2-1 defeat to Sporting Kansas City. With both sides struggling for consistency, this midweek clash is a must-win for momentum and positioning.
Team Form & Head-to-Head
| Team | Record | Last 5 Matches | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
| LAFC | 7-5-5 (7th West) | L-W-D-D-W | 25 | 22 |
| Colorado Rapids | 7-9-5 (9th West) | L-D-W-L-L | 24 | 30 |
LAFC has a 100% home record against Colorado, winning all 5 matches at BMO Stadium without conceding a goal.
Colorado is winless in their last 6 MLS away games, conceding multiple goals in each.
The two sides met earlier this year in the Concacaf Champions Cup, with LAFC advancing on away goals after a 2–2 aggregate draw.
Tactical Breakdown
Los Angeles FC
Coach: Steve Cherundolo
Formation: 4-3-3
Key Players:
Denis Bouanga – 8 goals, 5 assists; LAFC’s top scorer
David Ochoa – Starting in goal with Hugo Lloris sidelined
Timothy Tillman – Midfield anchor with box-to-box energy
Strengths: High press, wide attacking play, home-field dominance
Injuries: Hugo Lloris (arm), Maxime Chanot (head)
Colorado Rapids
Coach: Chris Armas
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Key Players:
Djordje Mihailovic – 7 goals, 4 assists; creative engine
Rafael Navarro – 7 goals; clinical from the penalty spot
Zack Steffen – Out injured; Nicolas Hansen expected in goal
Strengths: Midfield creativity, set pieces
Weaknesses: Defensive lapses, poor away form
Injuries: Samuel Vines (groin), Zack Steffen (knee)
How to Watch
Streaming: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Radio: ESPN LA 710 AM, KFWB 980 AM
Kickoff: 7:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM ET
MATCH ODDS
Los Angeles FC – 260 Draw + 390 Colorado Rapids + 550
Over 3.5 + 115 Under 3.5 – 145
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 8, 2025
