Colorado closes out 1-0 win after late Yapi-for-Navarro switch

The result delivered a third straight Rocky Mountain Cup

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read

Sub 🔄 ➡️ Darren Yapi ⬅️ Rafael Navarro 90' + 1' | 1-0 | #COLvRSL Via @ColoradoRapids on X

What happened: Darren Yapi entered for Rafael Navarro in the 91st minute. A 58th-minute header supplied the only goal.

Why it matters: Colorado moved to 31 points and seventh in the Western Conference. The loss extended its rival's MLS winless streak to eight matches.

By the numbers: Colorado held 64% possession and led 14-4 in shots, 4-0 on target. The clean sheet tied the club record of five straight at home.

What to watch: Colorado next plays Columbus on Sept. 5.

Sources

@ColoradoRapids 2026-08-30T11:22:34.997946+00:00

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