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Navarro Strike Lifts Rapids Over Minnesota to End Winless Run

The performance showed a pragmatic turn under Matt Wells built on a compact back five.

Overview

  • Colorado beat Minnesota United 1-0 in Saint Paul on Wednesday after Rafael Navarro scored in the 26th minute.
  • Goalkeeper Nico Hansen posted his first shutout of the season with two saves as Colorado kept chances to a minimum.
  • Paxten Aaronson threaded the through ball for the winner, and a Minnesota tap-in early in the second half was ruled offside.
  • With injuries and suspensions forcing changes, Wells set Colorado in a deeper shape that emphasized organization and selective pressing.
  • Minnesota’s James Rodríguez made his second start for the club and will miss the next two matches to begin training with Colombia before the World Cup break.