Colorado Rapids vs. Columbus Crew SC | 2019 MLS Match Preview

2019-05-25-COL-CLB

2019 MLS Regular Season — Week 13
Colorado Rapids vs. Columbus Crew SC
Dick's Sporting Goods Park — Commerce City
May 25 - 9:00 PM ET


TV: TSN 1


STREAMING: MLS LIVE on ESPN+ in US


The Colorado Rapids are seeking consecutive wins when they face a Columbus Crew SC side that hasn't scored in consecutive losses when the teams meet at Dick's Sporting Goods Park Saturday.


The Rapids (1-9-2) finally celebrated their first win of 2019, ending an 11-game winless run and eight-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory over the LA Galaxy. Andre Shinyashiki provided the breakthrough moment with his 82nd-minute goal, a rebound of a saved Kei Kamara shot. 


Crew SC (5-8-1) weren't able to find the back of the net for a second straight game, losing to Minnesota United, 1-0, at Allianz Field with Ethan Finlay scoring the decisive goal against his former team. Columbus have won just once in their last eight games. 


Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids vs. Columbus Crew SC | 2019 MLS Match Preview - Project Starting XI
  • Injury Report:
    • OUT: Kortne Ford (D) - knee surgery
  • Suspended: None
  • Suspended after next caution: None
  • International duty:  None


Columbus Crew SC

Colorado Rapids vs. Columbus Crew SC | 2019 MLS Match Preview - Project Starting XI
  • Injury Report:
    • OUT: Milton Valenzuela (D) - torn ACL
    • OUT: Harrison Afful (D) - broken jaw
    • QUESTIONABLE: Waylon Francis (D) - left thigh injury
    • QUESTIONABLE: Zack Steffen (GK) - concussion
  • Suspended: None
  • Suspended after next caution:  None
  • International duty:  None


Series Matchup at Rapids


  • Rapids: 12 wins, 26 goals
  • Crew: 4 wins, 17 goals
  • 5 draws


Officials


  • Referee: Baldomero Toledo
  • Assistant Referees: Matthew Nelson, Eduardo Mariscal
  • 4th Official: Guido Gonzales Jr
  • VAR: Robert Sibiga