Colorado Rapids 2 (3-16-7, 18 pts., 14th West) make the trip to Texas to face Austin FC II (17-3-6, 59 pts., 1st West) on Sunday, September 13. Kickoff at Parmer Field is set for 6:30 p.m. MT with coverage available on OneFootball.com and MLSNEXTPro.com.
Coming off a 2-0 road loss to Minnesota United FC 2, Colorado will look to regroup and get back on track. Goalkeeper Zack Campagnolo kept Rapids 2 in contention throughout the match, making seven key saves to quiet MNUFC2’s attacks. The hosts eventually broke through with two goals midway through the second half, and despite Colorado’s efforts to mount a response, Rapids 2 couldn’t find a way back into the match.
Awaiting Colorado on Sunday is an Austin FC II side that has already secured its place in the playoffs and now has its sights set on the top seed in the Western Conference. Sitting atop the West, Austin enters the matchup riding momentum after a recent victory over in-state rival Houston Dynamo 2. Austin FC II struck early to take the lead before adding another goal in the second half, securing all three points and keeping its push for the top spot on track.
Meeting for the third and final time this season, Rapids 2 will aim for a win to close out the series against Austin FC II. After dropping the first result when the two sides faced off in May, Colorado came close to a last-minute comeback in the second matchup between the two sides. Despite facing a two-goal deficit, Rapids 2 stayed composed and continued to push for a late rally. Bryce Jamison sparked the second half resurgence with a goal in the 80th minute, before Sydney Wathuta converted from the penalty spot in the first minute of stoppage time to bring Colorado within one, but the clock ultimately ran out as Rapids 2 fell 3-2.