Hairston announces his presence with authority, and a week after a disastrous start, the team is firing on all cylinders again.
I’ve seen players take over a game. Lee Nguyen in 2013 and 2014. Giovinco in 2015. Landon Donovan in 2004.
I’ve never seen a player on the Colorado Rapids take over a game. Marlon Hairston took over that game on Saturday.
Let’s not give Marly ALL the credit: Shkelzen Gashi at the number ten spot was threatening enough with the ball at his feet, and off the ball, that he drew the defense to him.