The previous meeting between Charlotte FC and the Colorado Rapids ended in a scoreless draw in Commerce City in April 2022. The draw was Charlotte FC’s first away point in Quite a while and its just attract its initial 15 association games.
A 3-1 defeat at Real Salt Lake on Saturday brought an end to Charlotte FC’s three-match unbeaten streak (W1 D2). Charlotte FC gets back where its lost just two of its last six matches (W2 D2) tracing all the way back to the furthest limit of last season.
Saturday, the Colorado Rapids defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 1-0, their first victory of the season, thanks to their third goal of the campaign. Colorado is the fourth team in MLS history to score three or fewer goals in its first seven matches; Sporting Kansas City, the team Colorado defeated, is one of only two teams to score less than two goals.
Saturday’s goal by Karol Swiderski against Real Salt Lake was Charlotte FC’s first goal this season from outside the box. Swiderski is credited with six of the 17 shots that Charlotte FC has taken from outside the box this season, which is the highest percentage in the MLS.
Darren Yapi provided the assist for Diego Rubio, who scored Colorado’s lone goal against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday. It was the primary objective the Colorado Rapids have scored since September that was not helped by Michael Barrios (had helped past four).
