The Colorado Rapids played in their final preseason match of the 2016 season this time against USL side Arizona United SC. This felt like a completely different match and team as the Rapids cruised to a 3-0 victory over the USL squad. The Rapids were led by goals from Kevin Doyle and Shkelzen Gashi and solid goalkeeping from starter Zac MacMath.
In the first half, first 15 minutes or so were a back and forth affair with both sides trying to establish possession and feel the other side out. The Rapids drew first blood as a cross from the left side found the head of an Arizona United defender and went in for an own goal.