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Rapids Halt Road Losing Streak With 1-1 Draw at Austin

Defensive improvement was on display while three summer signings remain unavailable because of visa delays.

Overview

  • Colorado earned a 1-1 draw at Q2 Stadium on Wednesday night, ending a run of away losses that dated back to May 13.
  • Paxten Aaronson opened the scoring for Colorado and Facundo Torres equalized with a 79th-minute header for Austin.
  • Rookie Donavan Phillip made his first MLS start and goalkeeper Nico Hansen returned from a leg issue to start, and both were credited with steady performances.
  • The Rapids still lack depth because three new signings have not received visas and an injury forced a midmatch substitution for Youssef Maziz.
  • Reggie Cannon’s yellow card in the game triggers a suspension for Colorado’s next match and the club will need timely paperwork and reinforcements to sustain progress in the standings.