Major League Soccer· Season 2025
Match Summary
Sporting Kansas City defeated Colorado Rapids 2:1. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by D. Joveljic 4′, E. Thommy 53′, Rafael Navarro 89′ (pen.). 4 yellow cards were shown. Colorado Rapids had 67% possession while Sporting Kansas City held 33%. Colorado Rapids had 24 shots (8 on target) compared to 5 (2 on target) for Sporting Kansas City. Expected goals: Colorado Rapids 4.17 — Sporting Kansas City 1.05. Colorado Rapids made 3 substitutions, Sporting Kansas City made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Colorado Rapids and Sporting Kansas City — 3 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: E. Thommy
assist: J. Pulskamp
Penalty
Match Statistics
Colorado Rapids had 67% possession against Sporting Kansas City's 33%. Colorado Rapids registered 24 shots (8 on target) while Sporting Kansas City managed 5 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 10–2. Fouls committed: 7–15.
Lineups
Colorado Rapids lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Christopher Armas, while Sporting Kansas City deployed a 4-3-3 under Kerry Zavagnin.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Colorado Rapids is 6.85, compared to 6.71 for Sporting Kansas City. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Colorado Rapids's highest-rated starter is Rafael Navarro (7.18), while Sporting Kansas City's best-rated player is M. Garcia (7.00).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Colorado Rapids have contributed 11 goals and 3 assists this season, led by Rafael Navarro (8G). Sporting Kansas City's starters account for 9 goals and 5 assists, spearheaded by D. Joveljic (6G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Colorado Rapids deploy 3 defenders rated 6.79 on average, against Sporting Kansas City's 4-man backline averaging 6.74. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Colorado Rapids field 6 midfielders averaging 6.69, versus Sporting Kansas City's 3 rated 6.74. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Colorado Rapids start 1 forward(s) averaging 7.18, compared to 3 for Sporting Kansas City averaging 6.82. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 84% for Colorado Rapids and 80% for Sporting Kansas City. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Colorado Rapids's starters have collected 10 yellow cards this season, compared to 9 for Sporting Kansas City. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Colorado Rapids's starting XI is 25.7 (youngest: J. Atencio (23), oldest: K. Rosenberry (32)), while Sporting Kansas City average 24.6 (youngest: J. Bartlett (20), oldest: M. Garcia (27)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Colorado Rapids's starters average 9 league appearances each, versus 11 for Sporting Kansas City. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Christopher Armas
Substitutes
Coach: Kerry Zavagnin
Rivalry since 2012
Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City Head to Head Results· 31
Colorado Rapids and Sporting Kansas City have met 31 times — Colorado Rapids won 11, Sporting Kansas City won 12, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Sporting Kansas City leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 31 meetings. A combined 85 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.74 per match (39 for the home side, 46 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 18 matches (58%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 16 games (52%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Colorado Rapids have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats. Sporting Kansas City show 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026