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Recap | Rapids advance to Open Cup quarterfinals in 7-round PK shootout thriller

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The Big Picture

  • The Rapids and in-state competitors, USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, played to a thrilling 7-round PK shootout that saw the Rapids emerge victorious, advancing them to the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals. 
  • Alexis Manyoma recorded his first goal in U.S. Open Cup play and his third of the season across all competitions. 
  • Rafael Navarro recorded his first assist in U.S. Open Cup play and his fifth of the season across all competitions 
  • Ali Fadal made his first team debut in the Round of 16 match, subbing on for Darren Yapi in the 83rd minute.

Scoring Summary

COL - 5 

  • Alexis Manyoma (25')
  • Georgi Minoungou (114')
  • Rafael Navarro (PK)
  • Rob Holding (PK)
  • Lucas Herrington (PK)
  • Dante Sealy (PK)
  • Keegan Rosenberry (PK)

CSS - 4 

  • Brennan Creek (33')
  • Khori Bennett (120')
  • Khori Bennett (PK)
  • Juan Tejada (PK)
  • Talen Maples (PK)
  • Tyreek Magee (PK)

Lineups

Starting XI: Nico Hansen, Reggie Cannon (Kosi Thompson 46'), Noah Cobb (90+7'), Lucas Herrington, Miguel Navarro, Hamzat Ojediran (Georgi Minoungou 46'), Josh Atencio, Wayne Frederick (Keegan Rosenberry 109'), Darren Yapi (Ali Fadal 83'), Rafael Navarro (C), Alexis Manyoma (Dante Sealy 72')

Substitutes: Zack Steffen

Up Next

Back to MLS regular-season play, the Rapids travel to Texas to face Houston Dynamo FC in search of a season sweep after besting the Western Conference opponent 6-2 at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park in early April. Kickoff at Shell Energy Stadium is set for 7:30 PM MT, streaming on Apple TV and with coverage available on ColoradoRapids.com, @ColoradoRapids on socials and the official Colorado Rapids app.

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