Colorado Rapids

Rapids blank LAFC 1-0 for fourth consecutive home shutout victory

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The Big Picture

  • The Rapids secured their fourth consecutive shutout at home on Wednesday night, defeating LAFC 1-0 at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park. 
  • The clean sheet streak marks the second-longest in club history. 
  • Midfielder Youssef Maziz lined up for the free kick resulting in the Rapids' lone goal of the night in the 22nd minute. The ball sent into the box was deflected off LAFC's Jeremy Ebobisse and found the back of the net early. Wednesday night also marked Maziz's first start with the Rapids. 
  • Goalkeeper Nico Hansen recorded his fifth clean sheet of the season, extending his single-season career high. 

Scoring Summary

COL - 1 (22' OG)

LAFC - 0

Lineups

Starting XI

Nico Hansen, Reggie Cannon, Loïc Williams, Rob Holding, Miguel Navarro (Noah Cobb 65'), Hamzat Ojediran (Kosi Thompson 63'), Wayne Frederick, Paxten Aaronson, Youssef Maziz (Georgi Minoungou 54'), Darren Yapi (Dante Sealy 62'), Rafael Navarro (C)

Substitutes

Adam Beaudry, Keegan Rosenberry, Alex Harris, Donavan Phillip, Nathan Tchoumba

Up Next

The Rapids hit the road for a Western Conference matchup with San Diego FC, searching for a season sweep after finding a 1-0 home victory in July. Kickoff at Snapdragon Stadium is set for 8:30 p.m. MT.

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