Overview
- Colorado beat Houston 6-2 in Commerce City on Saturday, powered by a debut brace and assist from trade pickup Kosi Thompson.
- Rafael Navarro added two goals, finishing with a stoppage-time penalty after scoring from open play in the 73rd minute.
- Josh Atencio struck in the 17th minute and goalkeeper Zack Steffen made six saves to protect the lead.
- The win moved the Rapids to 4-3-0 and kept them perfect at home at 3-0-0, as fellow newcomer Georgi Minoungou set up a goal in his first appearance.
- Houston fell to 2-4-0 with a third straight defeat, even as designated player Guilherme reached five goals and four assists in six MLS games.