Overview
- Darren Yapi put Colorado ahead in the 23rd minute before João Klauss leveled for LA in the 56th.
- Gabriel Pec was sent off for a second yellow around the hour mark, leaving the Galaxy down to 10 and swinging momentum.
- Second-half substitute Alexis Manyoma netted his first MLS goal in the 76th minute to restore the Rapids’ lead.
- Rafael Navarro sealed the result with late strikes in the 85th and 89th minutes to complete his brace.
- With Zack Steffen out due to a shoulder injury, Nico Hansen started and made four saves, and coach Greg Vanney said he had no immediate update after Joseph Paintsil exited with an apparent injury.